Bird Biotic (Doxycycline 100mg), 30 Capsules

Bird Biotic (Doxycycline 100mg), 30 Capsules

Bird Biotic (Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg) is for systemic and local infections in pet birds exotic gamebirds and racing pigeons. One capsule treats 8 ounces of drinking water. Not to be given to birds intended for human consumption.

Off-Label Use in Dogs & Cats:  Doxycyline is a tetracycline antibiotic and has broad-spectrum activity, including bacteria, some protozoa, Richettsia spp, and Ehrlichia spp.  Doxycycline is usually the drug of choice for treating tick-bore diseases in animals.

Adverse Effects:  Tetracyclines can affect bone and teeth formation in young animals.  Severe reactions have not been reported with Doxycycline.  Tetracyclines in general may cause renal tubular necrosis at high doses.

Contraindications:  Do not use in young animals because it can affect bone and teeth formation.

Directions:

Birds:  Add one capsule (100mg) to 8 ounces of drinking water.  Makes a fresh solution daily.  Continue treatment for 7-10 days.

Dogs and Cats:  Bird Biotic is commonly given in off-label use to small animals.

Dogs & Cats:  3-5 mg/Kg (1.4-2.3 mg/lb) every 12 hours, or 10 mg/Kg (5 mg/Kg) every 24 hours

Rickettsia Infections: 

Dog:  5 mg/Kg (2.3 mg/lb) every 12 hours

Rickettsia Infections: 

Dog:  5 mg/Kg (2.3 mg/lb) every 12 hours for 14 days

Not for human use.

Manufacturer: Thomas Laboratories