Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Leuprolide is dosed at 0.75–0.8 mg/kg IM q14-28d in african grey parrots, per 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01).. Leuprolide is used in african grey parrots for Reproductive neoplasia adjunct, Ovarian neoplasia, Chronic egg-laying, reproductive disorders. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Leuprolide in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lupron, Lupron Depot
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.75–0.8 mg/kg | q14-28d | As needed | Reproductive neoplasia adjunct | Extrapolated | 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01). |
| IM | 0.375–0.8 mg/kg | q14d | Chronic management | Ovarian neoplasia | Extrapolated | 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01). |
| IM | 0.375–0.8 mg/kg | q14-28d | Repeat as needed | Chronic egg-laying, reproductive disorders | Moderate | 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01). |
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GnRH agonist that initially stimulates then suppresses gonadotropin release through pituitary desensitization, reducing sex hormone production.
Initial hormone flare before suppression. Used for chronic egg-laying in birds and ferret adrenal disease. Cost may be prohibitive. Store depot formulations properly.
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.
Leuprolide dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.75–0.8 mg/kg q14-28d; IM 0.375–0.8 mg/kg q14d; IM 0.375–0.8 mg/kg q14-28d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Leuprolide in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Leuprolide in african grey parrots include: As needed; Chronic management; Repeat as needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Leuprolide is indicated in african grey parrots for: Reproductive neoplasia adjunct, Ovarian neoplasia, Chronic egg-laying, reproductive disorders.
These are general warnings for Leuprolide across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Initial hormone flare before suppression. Used for chronic egg-laying in birds and ferret adrenal disease. Cost may be prohibitive. Store depot formulations properly.
Why a species-specific page? Leuprolide 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.