Bird · Agapornis roseicollis · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Propofol is dosed at 1.33 mg/kg IV Not stated in row (induction) in lovebirds, per 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.455 doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. Propofol is used in lovebirds for Anesthetic induction (IV sedative-hypnotic). Routes documented in lovebirds: IV. A typical adult lovebird weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in lovebirds, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1.33 mg/kg | Not stated in row (induction) | Anesthetic induction (IV sedative-hypnotic) | Moderate | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.455 doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
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The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 10 mg/kg i.v. by slow infusion to effect: supplemental doses up to 3 mg/kg# a,b; 0.5 mg/kg/min i.v |
| 3 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | g i.v. by slow infusion to effect: supplemental doses up to 3 mg/kg# a,b; 0.5 mg/kg/min i.v. infusion as CRI |
| 3.7 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3.7 mg/kg IV (induction); 0.3 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)92 4 mg/kg IV Bar (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)571 5 mg/kg IV Wil (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)832 5 mg/kg IV H (ind |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for lovebirds may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in lovebirds, with cited source references: IV 1.33 mg/kg Not stated in row (induction). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in lovebirds: IV.
Propofol is indicated in lovebirds for: Anesthetic induction (IV sedative-hypnotic).
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the lovebird dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in lovebirds — 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.
| 0.3 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3.7 mg/kg IV (induction); 0.3 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)92 4 mg/kg IV Bar (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)571 5 mg/kg IV Wil (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)832 5 mg/kg IV H (ind |
| 4 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3.7 mg/kg IV (induction); 0.3 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)92 4 mg/kg IV Bar (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)571 5 mg/kg IV Wil (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)832 5 mg/kg IV H (ind |
| 1–5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 1-5 mg/kg IV |
| 5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3.7 mg/kg IV (induction); 0.3 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)92 4 mg/kg IV Bar (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)571 5 mg/kg IV Wil (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)832 5 mg/kg IV H (ind |
| 1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3.7 mg/kg IV (induction); 0.3 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)92 4 mg/kg IV Bar (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)571 5 mg/kg IV Wil (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)832 5 mg/kg IV H (ind |
| 0.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3.7 mg/kg IV (induction); 0.3 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)92 4 mg/kg IV Bar (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)571 5 mg/kg IV Wil (induction); 0.5 mg/kg/min IV (maintenance)832 5 mg/kg IV H (ind |
| 1.33 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 1.33 mg/kg IV,420 |
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