Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 7.5–8 mg/kg PO q12-24h in zebra finches, per 768. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, Abridged, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1997:227-253. | 238. Dorrestein GM. Antimicrobial drug use in companion birds. In: PrescottJF, Baggot JD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, 2nd ed., Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 1993:491-506. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1002/9781118675014.ch35. Doxycycline is used in zebra finches for Chlamydia, Mycoplasma. Routes documented in zebra finches: PO. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxycycline in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 7.5–8 mg/kg | q12-24h | Chlamydia, Mycoplasma | Moderate | 768. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, Abridged, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1997:227-253. | 238. Dorrestein GM. Antimicrobial drug use in companion birds. In: PrescottJF, Baggot JD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, 2nd ed., Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 1993:491-506. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1002/9781118675014.ch35 |
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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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: PO 7.5–8 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in zebra finches: PO.
Doxycycline is indicated in zebra finches for: Chlamydia, Mycoplasma.
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the zebra finch 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 zebra finches — 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.