Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 40 mg/kg PO q24h in domestic pigeons, per 207. De Herdt P, Devriese LA, De Groote B, et al. Antibiotic treatment of Streptococcus bovis infections in pigeons. Proc Eur Conf Avian Med Surg; 1993:297-304. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.412 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1080/03079459308418947. Doxycycline is used in domestic pigeons for Streptococcus bovis / bacterial infection, Chlamydia; Mycoplasma. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Doxycycline in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40 mg/kg | q24h | Streptococcus bovis / bacterial infection | Moderate | 207. De Herdt P, Devriese LA, De Groote B, et al. Antibiotic treatment of Streptococcus bovis infections in pigeons. Proc Eur Conf Avian Med Surg; 1993:297-304. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.412 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1080/03079459308418947 |
| PO | 25 mg/kg | q12h | Chlamydia; Mycoplasma | Moderate | 1019. Zwijnenberg RJ.G, Vulto AG, Van Miert AS, et al. Evaluation of antibiotics for racing pigeons (Columba livia var. domestica) available in the Netherlands. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1992;15:364-378. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
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 domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline dose ranges in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 40 mg/kg q24h; PO 25 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in domestic pigeons: PO.
Doxycycline is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Streptococcus bovis / bacterial infection, Chlamydia; Mycoplasma.
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the domestic pigeon 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).
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 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.