Bird · Agapornis roseicollis · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Vitamin K1 is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IM q12-24h in lovebirds, per 15. Allen DG, Pringle JK, Smith DA, et al. Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd ed., JB — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.478 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Vitamin K1 is used in lovebirds for Coagulopathy / anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis. Routes documented in lovebirds: IM. A typical adult lovebird weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vitamin K1 in lovebirds, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mephyton, AquaMEPHYTON, Veta-K1
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–20 mg/kg | q12-24h | Coagulopathy / anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis | Weak | 15. Allen DG, Pringle JK, Smith DA, et al. Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd ed., JB — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.478 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Essential cofactor for hepatic carboxylation of clotting factors II, VII, IX, X. Reverses vitamin K-dependent coagulopathy from anticoagulant rodenticides.
Give PO with fatty food (fat-soluble). SC preferred over IM (hematoma risk) or IV (anaphylaxis risk). Long-acting rodenticides (brodifacoum) require 4-6 weeks treatment. Monitor PT.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for lovebirds may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Vitamin K1 dose range in lovebirds, with cited source references: IM 10–20 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin K1 in lovebirds: IM.
Vitamin K1 is indicated in lovebirds for: Coagulopathy / anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis.
These are general warnings for Vitamin K1 across species; consult the lovebird dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Give PO with fatty food (fat-soluble). SC preferred over IM (hematoma risk) or IV (anaphylaxis risk). Long-acting rodenticides (brodifacoum) require 4-6 weeks treatment. Monitor PT.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin K1 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.