Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Chlortetracycline is dosed at 40–50 mg/kg PO q8h (w/grit), or q12h (w/o grit) in domestic pigeons, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.410 — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712. Chlortetracycline is used in domestic pigeons for Bacterial infection including Chlamydia and Mycoplasma. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlortetracycline in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Aureomycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–50 mg/kg | q8h (w/grit), or q12h (w/o grit) | Bacterial infection including Chlamydia and Mycoplasma | Moderate | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.410 — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 40-50 mg/kg PO q8h (w/grit), or q12h (w/o grit)391 |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg of feed |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130–400 |
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Bacteriostatic tetracycline that binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Broad-spectrum activity.
Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chlortetracycline dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 40–50 mg/kg q8h (w/grit), or q12h (w/o grit). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlortetracycline in domestic pigeons: PO.
Chlortetracycline is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Bacterial infection including Chlamydia and Mycoplasma.
These are general warnings for Chlortetracycline across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.
Why a species-specific page? Chlortetracycline pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in domestic pigeons — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.
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| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 |
| 130-400 mg/L drinking water |
| 500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 500 mg/L drinking water or nectar |
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