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1 September 2007 Use of Isoxsuprine for Treatment of Clinical Signs Associated With Presumptive Atherosclerosis in a Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata)
Elisabeth Simone-Freilicher
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Abstract

A 35-year-old yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata) was presented for gradually increasing inappetence, ataxia, weakness, and lethargy. Radiographic and ultrasonographic findings were strongly suggestive of atherosclerosis. Isoxsuprine, a peripheral vasodilator demonstrated to be of benefit in humans with intermittent limb pain, weakness, and lameness secondary to occlusive vascular disease, was selected for treatment. The bird's clinical signs resolved during treatment but recurred after varying periods of time when the medication was stopped intermittently. Nearly 3 years after the initial examination, the parrot was doing well on isoxsuprine therapy, with normal prehension of food with its feet and no recurrence of clinical signs.

Elisabeth Simone-Freilicher "Use of Isoxsuprine for Treatment of Clinical Signs Associated With Presumptive Atherosclerosis in a Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata)," Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 21(3), 215-219, (1 September 2007). https://doi.org/10.1647/1082-6742(2007)21[215:UOIFTO]2.0.CO;2
Published: 1 September 2007
KEYWORDS
Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata
atherosclerosis
Avian
isoxsuprine
yellow-naped Amazon parrot
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