Bird · Agapornis roseicollis · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) is dosed at 0.02–0.1 mg/kg Topical (applied to not stated in source in lovebirds, per 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.464 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) is used in lovebirds for Dystocia; relaxes uterovaginal sphincter. Routes documented in lovebirds: Topical (applied to . A typical adult lovebird weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) in lovebirds, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Prepidil, Cervidil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical (applied to | 0.02–0.1 mg/kg | not stated in source | Dystocia; relaxes uterovaginal sphincter | Moderate | 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.464 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Prostaglandin E2 analog that ripens the cervix and stimulates uterine contractions. Promotes cervical dilation for obstetric use.
Use with caution — may cause uterine hyperstimulation. Monitor fetal/neonatal viability. Avoid in cases of uterine scarring.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for lovebirds may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) dose range in lovebirds, with cited source references: Topical (applied to 0.02–0.1 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) in lovebirds: Topical (applied to .
Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) is indicated in lovebirds for: Dystocia; relaxes uterovaginal sphincter.
These are general warnings for Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) across species; consult the lovebird dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Use with caution — may cause uterine hyperstimulation. Monitor fetal/neonatal viability. Avoid in cases of uterine scarring.
Why a species-specific page? Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) 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.