Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Leuprolide is dosed at 375 μg/bird IM not stated in cockatiels, per 42. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2008:485-509. ; 606. Millam JR, Finney HL. Leuprolide acetate can reversibly prevent egg laying in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Zoo Biol. 1994;13:149-155. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Leuprolide is used in cockatiels for Inhibition of ovulation / chronic egg laying, Ovarian adenocarcinoma. Routes documented in cockatiels: IM. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Leuprolide in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lupron, Lupron Depot
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 375 μg/bird | not stated | Inhibition of ovulation / chronic egg laying | Weak | 42. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2008:485-509. ; 606. Millam JR, Finney HL. Leuprolide acetate can reversibly prevent egg laying in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Zoo Biol. 1994;13:149-155. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
| IM | 1500–3000 μg/kg | q2-3 wk | Ovarian adenocarcinoma | Weak | 471. Keller KA, Beaufrère H, Brandão J, et al. Long-term management of ovarian neoplasia in two cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). J Avian Med Surg. 2013;27:44-52. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Leuprolide dose ranges in cockatiels, with cited source references: IM 375 μg/bird not stated; IM 1500–3000 μg/kg q2-3 wk. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Leuprolide in cockatiels: IM.
Leuprolide is indicated in cockatiels for: Inhibition of ovulation / chronic egg laying, Ovarian adenocarcinoma.
These are general warnings for Leuprolide across species; consult the cockatiel 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 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.