Leuprolide for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Leuprolide is used in african grey parrot for Reproductive neoplasia adjunct, Ovarian neoplasia, Chronic egg-laying, reproductive disorders. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Leuprolide in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lupron, Lupron Depot
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.75–0.8 mg/kg | q14-28d | As needed | Reproductive neoplasia adjunct | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IM | 0.375–0.8 mg/kg | q14d | Chronic management | Ovarian neoplasia | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IM | 0.375–0.8 mg/kg | q14-28d | Repeat as needed | Chronic egg-laying, reproductive disorders | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
GnRH agonist that initially stimulates then suppresses gonadotropin release through pituitary desensitization, reducing sex hormone production.
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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Leuprolide dosing in other species
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 parrot — 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.