Doxybird 100 Tablets

Doxybird 100 Tablets

Doxybird from Medpet is a coated antibiotic tablet for pigeons and softbill birds. Keen Pets stocks this 100-tablet pack for bird keepers who need an individual-bird treatment for Ornithosis, commonly referred to as “One Eye Cold”, and respiratory conditions caused by doxycycline-sensitive organisms.

Each tablet contains 7,5mg doxycycline. The tablet format is particularly useful where individual birds need to be treated directly rather than medicating an entire loft or aviary through the drinking water.

For Ornithosis and doxycycline-sensitive respiratory conditions

Medpet specifically indicates Doxybird tablets for the treatment of Ornithosis and respiratory conditions caused by organisms that are sensitive to doxycycline in pigeons and softbill birds.

Ornithosis is an important respiratory disease of birds and should not be confused with every case of sneezing, watery eyes or respiratory difficulty. Where the cause of illness is uncertain, birds are severely affected or several birds in an aviary develop symptoms, veterinary assessment is recommended.

Why pigeon and bird keepers choose this tablet

The tablets use Medpet’s specialised cellulose coating method. According to the manufacturer, this coating is designed to help prevent vomiting after administration while preserving the potency of the doxycycline.

The tablet shape is also designed for straightforward individual dosing. This can be particularly useful in a loft or aviary where only selected birds require treatment and the keeper wants greater control over the amount administered to each bird.

Active ingredient

Each tablet contains:
Doxycycline 7,5mg

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. Treatment should therefore be used for the registered bacterial and Ornithosis indications rather than routinely administering antibiotics to birds without a reason.

Doxybird Dosage and directions

Medpet’s current dosage instructions recommend dosing according to the bird’s body mass:

• Birds weighing 200g to 500g: Give ½ to 1 tablet per bird.
• Birds weighing 500g to 1kg: Give 1 to 2 tablets per bird.
• Treatment period: Dose daily for 5 to 7 consecutive days.

Weigh the bird as accurately as possible before deciding on the dose. Follow the current product packaging and veterinary instructions where these differ for an individual case.

Do not stop an antibiotic course early simply because the bird appears better unless instructed to do so by a veterinarian. Inadequate or inappropriate antibiotic treatment can result in treatment failure and may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

Product details

• Brand: Medpet
• Product name: Doxybird
• Pack size: 100 tablets
• Active ingredient: Doxycycline 7,5mg per tablet
• Suitable for: Pigeons and softbill birds
• Use: Ornithosis (“One Eye Cold”) and respiratory conditions caused by doxycycline-sensitive organisms
• Registration: G1763, Act 36 of 1947
• Product type: Veterinary antibiotic tablets

Individual treatment versus flock medication

One of the main advantages of this Doxybird presentation is the ability to medicate an individual bird directly. Drinking-water medication can be useful for flock treatment, but the amount consumed by each bird may vary according to temperature, water consumption, illness and competition between birds.

A measured tablet makes it easier to know what has been administered to a particular bird. This can be especially useful for valuable breeding birds, racing pigeons or individual aviary birds requiring targeted treatment.

Other Medpet bird lines at Keen Pets

Shop more Medpet products for pigeons and birds:

• Meditrich 100 Tablets – for trichomoniasis or crop canker in pigeons and raptors
• Tylobiotic 200g – antibiotic treatment for susceptible respiratory infections in pigeons and birds
• Lewerstim 100ml – nutritional liver support for pigeons and birds
• Calcibird 250ml – calcium supplementation for birds
• Vitamin B12 Elixir for Birds
• Premolt 100 – 500g – nutritional support during moulting
• Coximed 100 Tabs
• Avian Insect Liquidator 250ml
• Medpet 4-in-1 Tabs 100

See the full range on the Medpet brand page.

Storage and responsible use

Keep the container securely closed and store according to the instructions on the packaging. Keep veterinary medicines out of reach of children and uninformed persons.

Because this is an antibiotic medicine, correct diagnosis and responsible use are important. If symptoms become worse, the bird develops severe breathing difficulty, treatment does not produce the expected response, or you are unsure whether this is the correct medicine, consult a veterinarian with experience in birds.

Order from Keen Pets

Buy Doxybird online from Keen Pets with nationwide delivery across South Africa. The 100-tablet bottle provides a convenient option for pigeon keepers, breeders and aviary owners who need individually dosed doxycycline treatment.

Always read the current label and package directions before use.

Available size: 100 tablets
CONTAINS: Doxycycline 7,5mg per tablet
Registration: G1763 Act 36 of 1947