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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
RouteDoseFrequencyIndicationEvidenceSource
PO1 mg/kgq12hDiabetes mellitusWeak422. 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
RouteDoseFrequencyIndicationEvidenceSource
IM0.5–3 IU/kgNot statedDiabetes mellitus (NPH insulin)Weak391. 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)

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.

Diabetes Mellitus in African Grey Parrots: 2 Cited Drug Options | ExoticRx