For use in cage birds and pigeons. Mix in drinking water as directed. Do not overdose. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep bottle tightly capped after use.
Vetrina Vetrivit Avian Multivitamin Supplement for Birds (30ml)
Vetrina Vetrivit Avian is a comprehensive water-soluble multivitamin liquid supplement formulated for cage birds (budgerigars, canaries, cockatiels, lovebirds, parrots, finches, macaws) and pigeons. Each ml delivers a complete spectrum of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D3, E, K3), water-soluble vitamins (C, B-complex including B1 thiamine, B2 riboflavin, B3 niacinamide, B6 pyridoxine, B12 cyanocobalamin, folic acid, biotin), and calcium — covering the full range of essential avian micronutrients required for growth, plumage, bone development, breeding, immunity, and recovery. Administer by mixing in drinking water 2–3 times per week or during breeding season, stress, vaccination, and recovery periods. Confirm complete vitamin concentrations from the Vetrina Vetrivit Avian product label.
Composition (per ml — confirm concentrations from product label)
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Vitamin A: Fat-soluble retinol; essential for avian epithelial integrity (skin, respiratory tract, GI mucosa, conjunctiva), vision (rod photoreceptor rhodopsin synthesis), immune function (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue integrity), and reproductive health; Vitamin A deficiency in birds causes hyperkeratosis, respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and reproductive failure; particularly important for parrots and budgerigars on seed-only diets (seeds are low in Vitamin A)
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): Fat-soluble; essential for intestinal calcium and phosphorus absorption and bone mineralisation; birds cannot synthesise adequate Vitamin D3 from sunlight when kept indoors without UV-B exposure; D3 deficiency causes rickets in juveniles, osteomalacia in adults, thin-shelled or soft eggs, and reduced egg hatchability; D3 is the avian-active form (D2/ergocalciferol is poorly utilised by birds)
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Vitamin E (tocopherol): Fat-soluble antioxidant; protects avian cell membranes from oxidative damage; essential for reproductive function (Vitamin E deficiency causes encephalomalacia in chicks and embryonic mortality); supports muscle function and immune cell activity; synergistic with selenium for antioxidant protection
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Vitamin K3 (menadione): Water-soluble vitamin K precursor; essential for hepatic synthesis of coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X) via gamma-carboxylation; supports normal blood clotting and haemostasis in birds; Vitamin K deficiency causes haemorrhagic syndrome, increased bleeding, and reduced clotting
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): Water-soluble antioxidant; supports collagen synthesis (tendon, bone matrix, blood vessel integrity); enhances immune function (neutrophil and lymphocyte activity); antioxidant protection during stress, illness, and post-vaccination; birds can synthesise Vitamin C endogenously but supplementation is beneficial during illness and high-stress periods
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B-complex (B1 Thiamine, B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacinamide, B6 Pyridoxine, B12 Cyanocobalamin): Water-soluble coenzymes essential for avian energy metabolism (carbohydrate, fat, and protein catabolism via the TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid beta-oxidation); Thiamine deficiency causes polyneuritis and opisthotonus in birds; Riboflavin deficiency causes curled-toe paralysis and poor hatchability; Niacinamide supports NAD/NADP coenzyme function; Pyridoxine is essential for amino acid metabolism and haemoglobin synthesis; Cyanocobalamin supports erythropoiesis and neural function
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Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Essential for nucleotide (DNA/RNA) synthesis and cell division; critical during periods of rapid growth in juvenile birds and during egg production; Folic Acid deficiency impairs feather development and causes anaemia and reduced hatchability
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Biotin (Vitamin B7/H): Coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes involved in fatty acid synthesis, gluconeogenesis, and amino acid metabolism; essential for feather quality and integrity — biotin deficiency causes feather abnormalities, foot pad lesions (perosis-like), and poor hatchability
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Calcium: Essential mineral for bone mineralisation (skeleton and beak), eggshell calcification, muscle contraction, neural function, and blood coagulation; breeding and laying hens have very high calcium requirements for eggshell production — calcium deficiency causes soft-shelled eggs, reduced egg production, and post-laying hypocalcaemia (egg-binding risk)
Therapeutic Class
- Veterinary avian multivitamin liquid supplement — fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins + calcium — cage birds and pigeons — growth, plumage, bone, breeding, immunity, post-vaccination recovery
Indications
- Routine preventive multivitamin supplementation for cage birds and pigeons — 2–3 times per week
- Breeding and egg-laying support — Vitamin D3, calcium, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, and Biotin support fertility, egg-laying, eggshell quality, and hatchability
- Plumage and feather development — Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A, and B-complex support feather structure, colour, and integrity
- Bone growth and development — Vitamin D3 and calcium support skeletal development in juvenile birds
- Post-vaccination recovery — Vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex support immune recovery after vaccination; administer for 3–5 days post-vaccination
- Stress recovery — during transport, new environment, flock introduction, or dietary change; B-complex, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E support stress resilience
- Recovery from illness — multivitamin support during and after disease
Dosage & Administration
- Cage birds (budgies, canaries, cockatiels, parrots, lovebirds, finches): 1ml dissolved in 50ml drinking water
- Pigeons: 1ml dissolved in 100ml drinking water
- Frequency: 2–3 times per week, or daily during breeding season, stress, vaccination, or illness
- Post-vaccination or post-disease: administer for 3–5 days continuously or as directed by a veterinarian
- Mix fresh in water at each administration — do not prepare in advance; discard unused medicated water after 24 hours
Safety Information
- Do not exceed recommended dose — fat-soluble vitamin oversupplementation (particularly Vitamin A and D3) can cause toxicity in birds
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep cap tightly closed after use to prevent oxidation of water-soluble vitamins
- Keep out of reach of children