Doxycycline 20% Powder for Pet Birds – Avian Antibiotic Powder 100g
Doxycycline 20% Powder for Pet Birds – Avian Antibiotic Powder 100g
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Doxycycline 20% Powder (200 mg per gram) for Pet Birds: Complete Dosage, Treatment & Comparison Guide
Your bird seems unusually quiet and fluffed up. Its droppings have changed, and you notice discharge around its eyes or nose. Perhaps it is sneezing or working harder to breathe. Those signs need prompt attention because several illnesses can look alike, and suspected psittacosis also raises a concern for people exposed to the bird. When an avian veterinarian identifies a condition for which doxycycline is appropriate, a bird-specific treatment plan matters. That is exactly when experienced bird keepers turn to Doxycycline 20% Powder.
Doxycycline 20% Powder contains 200 mg of doxycycline per gram of powder. Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and atypical organisms, including Chlamydia and Mycoplasma. Its distinct role is its use against Chlamydia psittaci, the organism associated with psittacosis. The bird's diagnosis still governs whether this is the right product.
This guide explains the product's uses and mechanism, the label directions for medicated drinking water, precautions, comparisons with other bird medications, and the signs that warrant veterinary help.
Important Notice: Doxycycline 20% Powder is intended exclusively for pet birds. It is not for human use and not for poultry or other food-producing birds. Always consult a qualified avian veterinarian if you are unsure about diagnosis or treatment.
What Is Doxycycline 20% Powder?
Doxycycline 20% Powder is a water-soluble tetracycline antibiotic powder for pet birds. Each 100 g contains 20 g of doxycycline — 20%, or 200 mg per gram — and the pouch makes up to 20 gallons of medicated water at the labelled rate. Its spectrum includes gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and atypical organisms such as Chlamydia and Mycoplasma. The pouch does not state which doxycycline salt it contains (hyclate or monohydrate). If that distinction matters for your bird's plan, ask your avian veterinarian, and quote the lot number printed on the pack.
Doxycycline is bacteriostatic: it binds the 30S ribosomal subunit and blocks bacterial protein synthesis. Psittacosis, mycoplasmosis and mixed bacterial respiratory infections are among its uses. Its particular niche is Chlamydia psittaci, for which doxycycline is the usual drug of choice in birds. A bird showing respiratory signs may nevertheless have a different condition, so treatment should follow an avian veterinarian's assessment.
The label directs dissolving the powder in fresh drinking water: 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon (3.785 liters) for 5 to 10 consecutive days, changing the water daily. It does not give directions for mixing the powder into food or giving it directly by mouth. The 20% concentration describes what is in the powder; it does not tell you how much an individual bird will actually drink, which is why a bird that is drinking poorly needs veterinary attention rather than a stronger mixture.
Product Details at a Glance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Doxycycline 20% (200 mg per gram); 20 g per 100 g. Salt form not stated on the pack |
| Drug Class | Semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic |
| Mechanism | Bacteriostatic; binds the 30S ribosomal subunit and blocks bacterial protein synthesis |
| Formulation | Water-soluble powder |
| Pack Size | 100 g, making up to 20 gallons of medicated water |
| Spectrum of Activity | Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and atypical organisms, including Chlamydia and Mycoplasma |
| Directions | 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon of drinking water for 5 to 10 consecutive days; change the water daily |
| Common Brand Names | Sold as Doxycycline 20% Powder; the pack carries no separate brand name |
| Regulatory Status (USA) | Supplied over the counter for pet birds. Not an FDA-approved animal drug — see our legal and regulatory information |
| Known Side Effect | Medicated water may taste bitter; monitor drinking |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and sunlight. Keep away from children and pets |
Common Bird Diseases Treated by Doxycycline 20% Powder
Doxycycline 20% Powder is intended for the conditions below, all involving organisms within its spectrum. Signs help you recognise that a bird needs assessment, but they cannot confirm which organism is responsible. Suspected psittacosis requires particular care because it can spread to people and because a clinically ill bird needs a veterinarian-directed plan.
Psittacosis and Parrot Fever
Psittacosis, also called parrot fever, is associated with Chlamydia psittaci. The signs include lethargy, fluffed feathers, green or yellow-green droppings, eye and nasal discharge, and breathing difficulty. Doxycycline's activity against Chlamydia explains its role when an avian veterinarian diagnoses or strongly suspects this infection. Do not assume that powder placed in drinking water will deliver an adequate dose to a bird that is ill, drinking poorly, or breathing with difficulty. Obtain veterinary care and protect people who may be exposed to dried droppings.
Mycoplasmosis
A bird with Mycoplasma-related illness may sneeze, develop nasal discharge, wheeze, or bob its tail while breathing. Mycoplasma species are included in doxycycline's spectrum. That makes Doxycycline 20% Powder a possible option when the organism is suspected or identified by an avian veterinarian. These signs are not unique to mycoplasmosis, and the choice between doxycycline and another respiratory product depends on the bird's assessed condition.
Bacterial Respiratory Infections
Respiratory infections involving mixed gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are also within scope. Doxycycline's spectrum spans both categories, which explains why it may be considered when the bacterial cause is not a single named organism. "Broad-spectrum" does not mean every infection will respond. A veterinarian can evaluate the bird's breathing and determine whether this product's spectrum and route fit the case.
Why Doxycycline Has a Distinct Chlamydia Role
Chlamydia psittaci is an atypical organism. Doxycycline inhibits its protein synthesis at the 30S ribosomal subunit rather than relying on the mechanism of an antibiotic chosen solely for ordinary bacterial respiratory disease. That gives doxycycline a distinct place in our range when psittacosis is suspected. The product's 20% concentration and its disease description still cannot replace an avian veterinarian's plan for an individual bird.
How Does Doxycycline 20% Powder Work?
Doxycycline 20% Powder slows the growth of susceptible organisms by binding the 30S ribosomal subunit and blocking bacterial protein synthesis. This bacteriostatic action underlies its activity against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, Chlamydia and Mycoplasma. Whether those organisms are causing a particular bird's illness requires assessment.
Key advantages and practical limits include:
- Chlamydia role: Doxycycline is the usual drug of choice for Chlamydia psittaci in birds.
- Mycoplasma activity: Mycoplasma is also within the spectrum, making doxycycline relevant to an assessed Mycoplasma-related respiratory condition.
- Broad spectrum: Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria sit alongside the named atypical organisms.
- Known concentration: The powder contains 200 mg of doxycycline per gram, so a level teaspoon (5 grams) carries 1,000 mg of doxycycline into a gallon of water.
- Water-soluble form: It is prepared as fresh medicated drinking water, replaced every 24 hours.
- Defined limits: Doxycycline does not treat fungi, viruses, or parasites, and a bird that will not drink cannot be assumed to receive a water-delivered dose.
Doxycycline 20% Powder Dosage and Administration Guide
The pack states 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon (3.785 liters) of drinking water for 5 to 10 consecutive days, with the water changed daily. Follow that measure and confirm the course with an avian veterinarian who has assessed your bird — particularly where psittacosis is suspected, because that diagnosis affects both the bird and the people around it.
Standard Dosage Chart
| Amount of product | Drinking water volume | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (5 grams), delivering 1,000 mg of doxycycline | 1 US gallon (3.785 liters) | Change the water daily | 5 to 10 consecutive days |
Those directions are printed on the pack. A 100 g pouch makes up to 20 gallons of medicated water at that rate. The label does not give a reduced measure for a smaller drinker, so ask an avian veterinarian how to scale it rather than estimating a fraction of a teaspoon.
Measure the powder precisely. Prepare fresh medicated water every 24 hours, and treat it as the bird's only water source during the course. Monitor whether the bird drinks it, because the water may taste bitter.
How to Administer Doxycycline 20% Powder
- Ask an avian veterinarian to assess the bird and confirm that doxycycline is appropriate, particularly if psittacosis or breathing difficulty is suspected.
- Check the directions on the pouch you received and confirm the plan for your bird with your veterinarian.
- Measure 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of powder for each gallon (3.785 liters) of drinking water you are preparing.
- Dissolve it in fresh drinking water and offer it as the only water source during treatment.
- Keep the waterer out of direct sunlight and remove grit, cuttlebone, mineral blocks and mineral supplements for the duration.
- Observe whether the bird drinks, and prepare fresh medicated water every 24 hours.
- Complete the course of 5 to 10 consecutive days as directed, and seek reassessment if the bird worsens or intake is uncertain.
Alternative: Mixing Into Soft Food
The pack label gives directions for drinking water only. Nothing on it establishes whether this formulation should be mixed into soft food, or how much a bird would have to eat to receive the intended amount. A drinking-water direction cannot simply be transferred to food. If your bird is not drinking reliably, ask an avian veterinarian to select an appropriate administration route.
Drinking Water vs. Direct Oral Dosing
Drinking water is the route the pack describes, at 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon. The label does not give a direct oral dose or method, and the two are different administration plans. A bird with suspected psittacosis or poor water intake should be assessed promptly rather than managed through an assumed dose.
Preparing Medicated Water and a Hospital Cage
Prepare Doxycycline 20% Powder on the label directions, with fresh water and a setup that lets you monitor the bird closely. Keep the waterer out of direct sunlight and separate the medication from calcium and mineral sources.
- Use the label measure: 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon (3.785 liters). A 100 g pouch makes up to 20 gallons at that rate.
- Prepare fresh water: Dissolve the directed amount in fresh drinking water every 24 hours.
- Protect the prepared water from light: Doxycycline degrades in light, so keep the waterer out of direct sunlight.
- Watch drinking: The medicated water may taste bitter. Make sure the bird continues to drink.
- Use medicated water as the only source: During water-based treatment, it should be the bird's only water.
- Address mineral sources: Remove grit, cuttlebone, mineral blocks, and calcium or vitamin-mineral supplements during treatment. Discuss dietary changes with the bird's avian veterinarian.
- Prepare for safe cleaning: If psittacosis is suspected, wear gloves and avoid breathing dust from droppings when cleaning the cage.
Step-by-Step Treatment Guide
A sound treatment sequence moves from veterinary assessment to the label dose, then to daily checks of water intake and the bird's condition.
Step 1: Confirm the Problem Matches What Doxycycline 20% Powder Treats
Describe the bird's lethargy, feathers, droppings, discharge, sneezing, breathing and activity to an avian veterinarian. The targets include Chlamydia psittaci, Mycoplasma species, and mixed gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial respiratory infections. Similar signs can have other causes; observing green droppings or a watery eye is not itself a diagnosis.
Step 2: Know When to Choose Doxycycline 20% Powder
This product has a distinct place when a veterinarian suspects psittacosis or decides that its spectrum fits the bird's respiratory condition. A more focused Mycoplasma concern may point to Tylosin Powder instead, while a suspected mixed Chlamydia and Mycoplasma picture is what Doxy-Tyl Powder is for. The diagnosis governs the choice.
Step 3: Set Up a Hospital Cage
Arrange a space where you can observe the affected bird's drinking, appetite, droppings, eye and nasal discharge, and breathing. Keep the waterer out of direct sunlight. Ask an avian veterinarian how to manage other exposed birds if more than one bird is present. If psittacosis is suspected, take precautions against exposure to dust from droppings.
Step 4: Measure and Give the First Dose
Measure 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of powder per gallon (3.785 liters) of fresh drinking water, dissolve it, and offer it as the only water source. Do not substitute a capsule dose or another powder's directions — concentrations differ between products.
Step 5: Maintain the Daily Treatment Cycle
Prepare a fresh drinking-water mixture every 24 hours and keep the waterer out of direct sunlight. Follow the labelled course of 5 to 10 consecutive days. Check that the bird drinks despite any bitter taste. If intake is poor, ask a veterinarian about an appropriate route rather than assuming the water has delivered treatment.
Step 6: Monitor for Improvement
Watch for a bird that is more alert and less fluffed up, resumes normal eating, drinking, activity and vocalizing, has droppings returning to their usual appearance, breathes quietly, and no longer has eye or nasal discharge. The label does not state how quickly improvement should appear. Worsening signs need prompt reassessment.
Step 7: Complete the Full Course
Follow the full course confirmed for your bird by an avian veterinarian; the pack states 5 to 10 consecutive days. Do not stop because one symptom has improved, and do not borrow a course length from a different formulation or species.
Step 8: Post-Treatment Recovery
Keep observing the bird's appetite, drinking, behaviour, breathing, droppings and discharge after the course. Give probiotics after the antibiotic course has finished rather than during it. If symptoms persist or return, arrange veterinary reassessment instead of automatically starting another course.
Safety, Side Effects, and Precautions
Doxycycline 20% Powder requires attention to mineral intake, human exposure when psittacosis is suspected, light, expiry, and whether the bird drinks its medicated water.
Calcium and Mineral Binding
Calcium and minerals reduce doxycycline absorption. Remove grit, cuttlebone, mineral blocks, and calcium or vitamin-mineral supplements during treatment. Confirm changes to an individual bird's nutritional plan with its avian veterinarian, especially for a bird with particular dietary needs.
Psittacosis Can Spread to People
Psittacosis caused by Chlamydia psittaci can spread from birds to people. If it is suspected, wear gloves when cleaning the bird's space and avoid breathing dust from droppings. See a doctor if you develop flu-like symptoms after exposure, and tell them about the bird contact.
Light-Sensitive Medicated Water
Doxycycline degrades in light. Keep the prepared waterer out of direct sunlight and replace the medicated water with a fresh preparation every 24 hours. That is a preparation precaution for the mixed water; the unopened pouch should be stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.
Do Not Use Expired Product
Never use this powder after the expiry date printed on the pouch. Expired tetracycline products can become harmful. Each pouch carries its own lot number, manufacture date and expiry date on the front — check them before preparing water.
Monitor Bitter-Tasting Water
The medicated water may taste bitter. A bird that avoids it may receive too little fluid and too little medication. Watch whether the bird drinks throughout treatment; access to a filled waterer is not proof of intake. Contact an avian veterinarian promptly if drinking decreases.
Not Effective Against Fungi, Viruses, or Parasites
Doxycycline 20% Powder is an antibiotic. It does not treat fungi, viruses, or parasites. Because those conditions can produce signs that concern bird owners, seek an appropriate diagnosis rather than selecting doxycycline solely because a bird is fluffed up, has discharge, or seems unwell.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store this pouch in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and sunlight, and keep it away from children and pets — those are the storage instructions printed on the label. Every pouch carries its own lot number, manufacture date and expiry date on the front; check them before use and do not use the product past its expiry. Mixed medicated water is not kept: the label directs a fresh preparation every 24 hours, in a waterer out of direct sunlight.
Doxycycline 20% Powder vs. Other Bird Medications: Choosing the Right Treatment
Doxycycline 20% Powder is the single-ingredient doxycycline powder in our range, with a role for suspected psittacosis and the other listed respiratory conditions. The remaining products target different organisms or provide another formulation. The comparison describes each product's role and does not establish a diagnosis.
| Product | Active ingredient | Drug class | Best for | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline 20% Powder (this product) | Doxycycline 20% (200 mg per gram) | Tetracycline antibiotic | Psittacosis, Mycoplasma, bacterial respiratory infections | Suspected psittacosis, or when its respiratory spectrum is appropriate |
| Tylosin Powder | Tylosin tartrate 99% | Macrolide antibiotic | Mycoplasma, chronic respiratory disease, sinusitis, conjunctivitis | Respiratory signs where Mycoplasma is suspected |
| Doxy-Tyl Powder | Tylosin 40% + doxycycline 20% | Macrolide + tetracycline combination | Mixed respiratory infections, Chlamydia + Mycoplasma, ornithosis complex | When both organisms may be involved, or a single antibiotic has not worked |
| All in One Powder | Combination — see the product page | Combination | Canker, coccidiosis, respiratory and worm support | When a veterinarian has identified more than one problem |
| Enrofloxacin 10% Powder | Enrofloxacin | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | E. coli, Salmonella, Pasteurella, gram-negative respiratory and gut infections | Severe or systemic gram-negative bacterial infections |
| Vetafarm Trizole | Combination antiprotozoal | Antiprotozoal | Canker, coccidiosis, giardia, hexamita | Protozoal infections of the mouth, crop or gut |
| Baytril 10% Oral Solution | Enrofloxacin 100 mg/mL | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Enrofloxacin targets | Brand-name enrofloxacin in a small bottle |
| Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution | Enrofloxacin 25 mg/mL | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Enrofloxacin targets | A lower concentration for dosing small birds |
| Ivermectin 0.02% Oral Solution | Ivermectin 0.2 mg/mL | Avermectin antiparasitic | Scaly face or leg mites, air sac mites, roundworms, Capillaria, lice | Parasite infestations, not bacterial infections |
| Amoxicillin 10% Powder | Amoxicillin | Penicillin (beta-lactam) | Susceptible bacterial infections in pigeons and pet birds | When a veterinarian indicates a beta-lactam — note it does not cover Chlamydia or Mycoplasma |
Our recommendation: Have an avian veterinarian assess a bird with possible psittacosis or breathing difficulty promptly. Doxycycline has the distinct Chlamydia role, while tylosin, the combination powder, enrofloxacin, Trizole and ivermectin have different uses. A bird that is too ill to drink will not get a reliable dose from medicated water, and that is a veterinary problem rather than a dosing one.
Compatibility and Drug Interactions
These combinations and timing precautions are worth knowing. Compatibility is not a direction to add another medication without an appropriate diagnosis and veterinary plan.
- Doxycycline 20% Powder + Tylosin: Compatible, and commonly combined for mixed respiratory infections — that combination is sold ready-made as Doxy-Tyl Powder.
- Doxycycline 20% Powder + Metronidazole: Compatible; metronidazole covers anaerobes and protozoa beyond doxycycline's uses.
- Doxycycline 20% Powder + Enrofloxacin: Not recommended at the same time. Use one, complete the directed course, then reassess.
- Doxycycline 20% Powder + Calcium or Mineral Supplements, Grit, or Cuttlebone: Avoid during treatment, because they reduce doxycycline absorption. Confirm dietary changes with an avian veterinarian.
- Doxycycline 20% Powder + Probiotics: Give probiotics after the antibiotic course has finished.
Signs of Recovery and When to Seek Veterinary Help
Recovery may show in several ways at once: alertness, food and water intake, normal activity, droppings, quieter breathing, and clearing discharge. Track those changes and seek help when the bird worsens or cannot reliably take its treatment.
What Recovery Looks Like
A recovering bird is less fluffed up and more alert. Appetite and drinking return to normal, usual activity and vocalizing resume, and droppings return to their normal colour and consistency. Breathing becomes quiet without tail bobbing or open-mouth breathing, and eye and nasal discharge clear. The label does not state a recovery timeline, so judge progress on the signs above rather than on a number of days.
When to Seek Professional Help
Seek prompt avian veterinary help for worsening breathing, open-mouth breathing, poor drinking, increasing lethargy, or new or persistent symptoms. Suspected psittacosis needs professional attention because of the bird's illness and potential human exposure. The Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) can help you locate an avian veterinarian; the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Merck Veterinary Manual provide additional veterinary resources.
What to Check on the Pack
This pouch is labelled simply Doxycycline 20% Powder, for pet birds only. Whatever pack you buy, and wherever you buy it, these are the things worth checking before you dose a bird:
- A legible label stating doxycycline 20% and the 100 g net weight.
- Directions for the exact powder, including the amount per gallon, frequency and full course.
- A clear expiry date and storage instructions on the pouch.
- A lot number you can quote back to the supplier.
- A supplier who states plainly what is and is not established about the product.
Regulations and Legal Considerations
Use antibiotics responsibly: seek a diagnosis, follow the product directions and the full course, and monitor whether a bird taking medicated water actually drinks. This page concerns pet birds only, not poultry or other food-producing birds. Psittacosis can affect people, so suspected cases also call for attention to human exposure. Regulations vary by country; buyers should verify their local rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About Doxycycline 20% Powder
These answers cover the label directions, what this powder is for, and where a veterinarian has to make the call.
What is Doxycycline 20% Powder for birds?
It is a 100 g water-soluble tetracycline antibiotic powder for pet birds containing 200 mg of doxycycline per gram. Its uses include psittacosis, mycoplasmosis and mixed bacterial respiratory infections.
How much Doxycycline 20% Powder do I put in my bird's water?
The pack directs 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon (3.785 liters) of drinking water, with the water changed daily. A 100 g pouch makes up to 20 gallons at that rate. For a smaller volume than a gallon, ask an avian veterinarian how to scale it rather than estimating.
How long should I give Doxycycline 20% Powder to my bird?
The label states 5 to 10 consecutive days. Complete the course your avian veterinarian confirms for your bird, and do not stop because one symptom has improved.
Can Doxycycline 20% Powder treat psittacosis in birds?
Doxycycline is the usual drug of choice against Chlamydia psittaci, the organism associated with psittacosis. Suspected psittacosis still requires an avian veterinarian's diagnosis and plan, partly because a severely ill bird may not drink enough for medicated water to work, and partly because the infection can spread to people.
Can Doxycycline 20% Powder help with Mycoplasma in birds?
Mycoplasma is within this product's spectrum. Sneezing, discharge, wheezing or tail bobbing may prompt assessment, but those signs alone cannot confirm mycoplasmosis or establish that doxycycline is the right treatment.
What does "20% doxycycline" mean?
It means the powder contains 200 mg of doxycycline per gram. At the labelled rate of 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon, that puts 1,000 mg of doxycycline into a gallon of drinking water.
Which doxycycline salt does this powder contain?
The pouch does not state whether it is doxycycline hyclate or monohydrate. If the distinction matters for your bird's treatment plan, ask your avian veterinarian and quote the lot number printed on the pack.
How do I prepare Doxycycline 20% Powder drinking water?
Dissolve 1 teaspoon (5 grams) in 1 gallon of fresh drinking water and replace the preparation every 24 hours. Keep the waterer out of direct sunlight, because doxycycline degrades in light, and check that the bird keeps drinking.
Should I remove cuttlebone and mineral blocks during treatment?
Yes. Calcium and minerals reduce doxycycline absorption, so remove grit, cuttlebone, mineral blocks and calcium or vitamin-mineral supplements during the course. Confirm changes to an individual bird's nutritional plan with its avian veterinarian.
What if my bird will not drink the medicated water?
Contact an avian veterinarian promptly. The water may taste bitter, and a bird that drinks too little receives too little fluid and too little medication.
Can I give Doxycycline 20% Powder by mouth or in soft food?
The pack gives directions for drinking water only. It does not provide a direct oral dose, a method, or soft-food mixing instructions, so ask an avian veterinarian for an individual plan rather than adapting the water measure by guesswork.
Can psittacosis from my bird make me sick?
Yes. Psittacosis can spread from birds to people. Wear gloves when cleaning, avoid breathing dust from droppings, and see a doctor if you develop flu-like symptoms after exposure - tell them about the bird contact.
Can Doxycycline 20% Powder be used for chickens or other poultry?
No. The pack states pet birds only and must not be used on livestock or animals intended for human consumption. That includes chickens, ducks, quail and turkeys kept for eggs or meat.
Conclusion
Doxycycline 20% Powder provides doxycycline for birds at 200 mg per gram in a 100 g water-soluble pouch. Its distinct role is Chlamydia psittaci, alongside activity against Mycoplasma and mixed bacterial respiratory infections. It does not treat fungi, viruses, or parasites, and visible symptoms alone cannot identify the cause of illness.
Use the label directions — 1 teaspoon (5 grams) per gallon of drinking water for 5 to 10 consecutive days — confirmed with an avian veterinarian for your bird. Prepare fresh medicated water every 24 hours, keep it out of direct sunlight, monitor drinking, and follow the mineral-related precautions. Seek prompt care for a bird with breathing difficulty or suspected psittacosis.
Ready to treat? Doxycycline 20% Powder for Pet Birds, 200 mg per gram, 100 g is in stock and dispatched the same business day on orders placed before 2:00 PM ET, shipped tracked within the United States.
Related Products
These products have related respiratory or different organism-specific roles.
- Doxy-Tyl Powder — tylosin with doxycycline, for mixed Chlamydia and Mycoplasma respiratory concerns.
- Tylosin Powder — tylosin tartrate 99%, the focused option for suspected Mycoplasma-related respiratory signs.
- Enrofloxacin 10% Powder for Pet Birds — for severe or systemic gram-negative bacterial infections.
- Vetafarm Trizole — for canker, coccidiosis and related protozoa in birds.
- Browse all bird antibiotics or read our guide to the antibacterial classes.
External Resources
Use these veterinary and animal-health resources alongside advice for your individual bird.
- Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Merck Veterinary Manual
- FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary advice. Doxycycline 20% Powder and all products discussed are intended exclusively for pet birds. They are not for human consumption or for use in poultry or other food-producing animals. Consult a qualified avian veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.