Diabetes Mellitus in African Grey Parrots
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
2 cited drugs treat Diabetes Mellitus in african grey parrots: Glipizide, Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin).
Endocrine disorder of insulin deficiency or resistance. Insulin therapy is mainstay in dogs and cats; oral hypoglycaemics (acarbose, glipizide) play niche roles. Weight management and dietary modification are central in feline cases.
The overview above describes Diabetes Mellitus across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to african grey parrots — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Glipizide(Glucotrol)
Endocrine| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1 mg/kg | q12h | Diabetes mellitus | Weak | 422. Hudelson KS, Hudelson PM. Endocrine considerations. In: Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL, eds. Clinical Avian Medicine; Spix Publishing, Palm Beach, FL; 2006:541-557. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin)(Vetsulin, ProZinc, Humulin N)
Endocrine| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–3 IU/kg | Not stated | Diabetes mellitus (NPH insulin) | Weak | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in African Grey Parrots
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.