Bird · Cacatua alba · typical adult weight 0.40–0.70 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 75–100 mg/kg IM every 5–7 days for the first 4 weeks and… in umbrella cockatoos, per Balsamo G, Maxted AM, Midla JW, et al. (National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians). Compendium of measures to control Chlamydia psittaci infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds (avian chlamydiosis), 2017. J Avian Med Surg. 2017;31(3):262-282. 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 umbrella cockatoos for avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection). Routes documented in umbrella cockatoos: IM, PO. A typical adult umbrella cockatoo weighs 0.40–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Doxycycline in umbrella cockatoos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | every 5–7 days for the first 4 weeks and… | avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection) | Moderate | Balsamo G, Maxted AM, Midla JW, et al. (National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians). Compendium of measures to control Chlamydia psittaci infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds (avian chlamydiosis), 2017. J Avian Med Surg. 2017;31(3):262-282. 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 | 25–30 mg/kg | every 24 hours | avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection) | Moderate | Balsamo G, Maxted AM, Midla JW, et al. (National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians). Compendium of measures to control Chlamydia psittaci infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds (avian chlamydiosis), 2017. J Avian Med Surg. 2017;31(3):262-282. 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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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 umbrella cockatoos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline dose ranges in umbrella cockatoos, with cited source references: IM 75–100 mg/kg every 5–7 days for the first 4 weeks and…; PO 25–30 mg/kg every 24 hours.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in umbrella cockatoos: IM, PO.
Doxycycline is indicated in umbrella cockatoos for: avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection).
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the umbrella cockatoo 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 umbrella cockatoos — 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.