Leuprolide for African Grey Parrots

Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg

Leuprolide is dosed at 0.375–0.8 mg/kg IM q14d 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). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712. Leuprolide is used in african grey parrots for Ovarian neoplasia, Reproductive suppression: chronic egg laying / sexually related feather-damaging behavior (GnRH agonist), 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

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
IM	0.375–0.8 mg/kg	q14d	Chronic management

What each reference text prints

Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.

Printed doses in mcg/kg for this drug and species, by source
Dose (mcg/kg)	Route	Source	As printed
156	IM	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7	- (No. of days for desired effect) × (52 or 156 μg/kg) = dosage IM
100	—	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7	100 μg/kg q14d × 3 treatments,439
200–800	IM	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7	200-800 μg/kg IM q2-6wk,446 375 μg/bird IM,606
400–1000	IM	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7	400-1000 μg/kg IM q2-3 wk
500

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Side effects & warnings

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dose of Leuprolide for African Grey Parrots?

Leuprolide dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.375–0.8 mg/kg q14d; IM 0.75–0.8 mg/kg q14-28d; IM 0.375–0.8 mg/kg q14-28d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.

How is Leuprolide administered in African Grey Parrots?

Documented routes for Leuprolide in african grey parrots: IM.

How long is Leuprolide given in African Grey Parrots?

Cited course lengths for Leuprolide in african grey parrots include: Chronic management; As needed; Repeat as needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.

What conditions does Leuprolide treat in African Grey Parrots?

Leuprolide is indicated in african grey parrots for: Ovarian neoplasia, Reproductive suppression: chronic egg laying / sexually related feather-damaging behavior (GnRH agonist), Chronic egg-laying, reproductive disorders.

What are the side effects of Leuprolide in African Grey Parrots?

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.