Exotic Animal Formulary5

Table 5-15
Agents Used in the Treatment of Oiled Birds.
Agent Dosage Species/Comments
Bismuth subsalicylate
Charcoal, activated
(Toxiban, Vet-A-
Mix)
2-5 mg/kg
PO
once 519
52 mg/kg
PO
once 519
Adsorbent; gavage; alternatively, can use activated
charcoal
Adsorbent; gavage; alternatively, can use bismuth
subsalicylate
Charcoal,
activated/electrolyte
slurry (Toxiban,
Vet-A-Mix)
50 mL/kg by 3 bottles of charcoal slurry (3.75 g/kg) added to 250
gavage 802 mL of electrolyte solution
Detergent (Dawn,
Procter & Gamble)
1%-5%
bath 519
Submerse bird up to mid-neck region; rinse with
water; use water at 103-105°F (39-41°C) and 40-60
psi (pounds per square inch); water should be
soft(ened); 519,527 sea water may also be used 506
Fluid therapy — See Table 5-36 for guidelines
Iron dextran
10 mg/kg
IM q5-
7d 519 If PCV <25%
Lactulose
Oral electrolyte
solutions
(Pedialyte; Ross
Labs)
Papaya enzyme
Thiamine (vitamin B 1 )
0.3 mL/kg
PO
q12h 504
30 mL/kg by
gavage 802
1 tablet PO
q12h 504
25-30 mg/kg
fish 519
Prophylactic laxative
Most species/at field stabilization site
Prophylactic laxative
Piscivorous species
Table 5-16
Agents Used in Bird Emergencies. a
Agent Dosage Species/Comments
Aminophylline 4 mg/kg PO q6- Can give orally after initial response
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