Doxycycline for Cockatiels
Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 75–100 mg/kg IM every 5–7 days for the first 4 weeks and subsequen in cockatiels, per Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 2017;31(3):217–265. DOI 10.1647/217-265; PMID 28891690. URL: https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-avian-medicine-and-surgery/volume-31/issue-3/217-265/Compendium-of-Measures-to-Control-Chlamydia-psittaci-Infection-Among-Humans/10.1647/217-265.full. Doxycycline is used in cockatiels for Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection). Routes documented in cockatiels: IM, PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Doxycycline in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vibramycin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | every 5–7 days for the first 4 weeks and subsequen | Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection) | Moderate | Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 2017;31(3):217–265. DOI 10.1647/217-265; PMID 28891690. URL: https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-avian-medicine-and-surgery/volume-31/issue-3/217-265/Compendium-of-Measures-to-Control-Chlamydia-psittaci-Infection-Among-Humans/10.1647/217-265.full |
| PO | 25–35 mg/kg | every 24 hours | Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection) | Moderate | Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 31(3):262-282. DOI 10.1647/217-265; PMID 28891690. URL: https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-avian-medicine-and-surgery/volume-31/issue-3/217-265/Compendium-of-Measures-to-Control-Chlamydia-psittaci-Infection-Among-Humans/10.1647/217-265.full |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
Side effects & warnings
Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Doxycycline for Cockatiels?
Doxycycline dose ranges in cockatiels, with cited source references: IM 75–100 mg/kg every 5–7 days for the first 4 weeks and subsequen; PO 25–35 mg/kg every 24 hours.
How is Doxycycline administered in Cockatiels?
Documented routes for Doxycycline in cockatiels: IM, PO.
What conditions does Doxycycline treat in Cockatiels?
Doxycycline is indicated in cockatiels for: Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection).
What are the side effects of Doxycycline in Cockatiels?
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Other Antibiotic drugs with cockatiel dosing
Doxycycline dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cockatiels — 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.