Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Insulin, NPH (Isophane) is dosed at 1.4 IU/kg IM q12-24h in cockatiels, per 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.; 445. Johnson-Delaney CA, Harrison LR, eds. Exotic Companion Medicine Handbook for Veterinarians, Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1996. — 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). Insulin, NPH (Isophane) is used in cockatiels for Diabetes mellitus (NPH insulin). Routes documented in cockatiels: IM. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Insulin, NPH (Isophane) in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Humulin N, Novolin N
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1.4 IU/kg | q12-24h | 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.; 445. Johnson-Delaney CA, Harrison LR, eds. Exotic Companion Medicine Handbook for Veterinarians, Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1996. — 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). |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (iu/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.002–1.4 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.315 | 0.002-1.4 IU/kg i.m. | Repeat as required in 'true' diabetes mellitus |
| 0.5 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.16 | 0.5 IU/kg + 2 g dextrose/insulin unit |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Facilitates cellular glucose uptake by binding insulin receptors, activating glucose transporters. Regulates carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
Hypoglycemia is the most dangerous adverse effect. Dose individually based on blood glucose curves. Vetsulin (porcine lente) for dogs, ProZinc (PZI) often preferred in cats. U-40 vs U-100 syringes — use correct syringe.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Insulin, NPH (Isophane) dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: IM 1.4 IU/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Insulin, NPH (Isophane) in cockatiels: IM.
Insulin, NPH (Isophane) is indicated in cockatiels for: Diabetes mellitus (NPH insulin).
These are general warnings for Insulin, NPH (Isophane) across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypoglycemia is the most dangerous adverse effect. Dose individually based on blood glucose curves. Vetsulin (porcine lente) for dogs, ProZinc (PZI) often preferred in cats. U-40 vs U-100 syringes — use correct syringe.
Why a species-specific page? Insulin, NPH (Isophane) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cockatiels — 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.