Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Glipizide is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 422. Hudelson KS, Hudelson PM. Endocrine considerations. In: Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL, eds. Clinical Avian Medicine; Spix Publishing, Palm Beach, FL; 2006:541-557. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Glipizide is used in african grey parrots for Diabetes mellitus. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glipizide in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Glucotrol
| 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7 | 1 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 1.25 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.18 | 1.25 mg/kg PO q24h |
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Stimulates insulin secretion from functioning pancreatic beta cells by blocking ATP-sensitive potassium channels.
Cats only (dogs are primarily Type 1 DM). Requires functional beta cells. Hypoglycemia risk. Hepatotoxicity reported in cats. Not first-line (insulin preferred). May cause vomiting and hepatic lipidosis.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Glipizide dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 1 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Glipizide in african grey parrots: PO.
Glipizide is indicated in african grey parrots for: Diabetes mellitus.
These are general warnings for Glipizide across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Cats only (dogs are primarily Type 1 DM). Requires functional beta cells. Hypoglycemia risk. Hepatotoxicity reported in cats. Not first-line (insulin preferred). May cause vomiting and hepatic lipidosis.
Why a species-specific page? Glipizide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.