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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.412 doi:10.1080/03079459308418947 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.412 doi:10.1080/03079459308418947 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5–8 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 7.5-8 mg/kg PO q12-24h |
| 10–20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10-20 mg/kg PO q24h ×3-5 days |
| 25–50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25-50 mg/kg PO q12-24h |
| 40 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
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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.
| 40 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 25–50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25-50 mg/kg IM q5-7d ×5-7 treatments 60-100 mg/kg SC, Psi IM q5-7d |
| 60–100 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25-50 mg/kg IM q5-7d ×5-7 treatments 60-100 mg/kg SC, Psi IM q5-7d |
| 100 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg SC, IM q5-7d ×7 doses |
| 20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 20 mg/kg PO q12h ×10 days |
| 25 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.305 | Alternatively, 25 mg/kg PO q12h for 3 weeks. |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 200 mg/L drinking water |
| 500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 500 mg/L drinking water × 45 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.