Description: 

Bird Biotic (Doxycycline 100mg), 100 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