For veterinary use only with a prescription

Composition 

Each 1 g DOXY 4 contains: Doxycycline hyclate 40 mg

Indications

DOXY 4 is used for the treatment of psittacosis/ornithosis (also known as parrot fever”) caused by Chlamydia psittaci and other susceptible bacterial diseases in caged and aviary birds and pigeons.

Dosage and Administration

For oral administration in drinking water.
Parrots: 5 g in 0.5 liter of drinking water.
Pigeons: 5 g in 1 liter of drinking water.

Warnings

-Do not treat during cold, wet conditions (birds drink very little).
-Use glass, stainless steel, or glazed pottery water drinkers (do not use terracotta, plastic, or galvanized metal).
Do not place medicated water in direct sunlight, Shade, or shelter containers.
-Replenish water in the evenings, not mornings.
This allows birds access to active medication before roosting and at first light.
-Medicine may be made up and stored in the refrigerator for 7 – 10 days.
-Do not mix other chemicals with it is a fragile chemical.
-Other applications may be used wherever doxycycline is indicated.
-Check with your veterinarian.
-Psittacosis is a zoonosis (disease that affects animals and humans).
-Appropriate precautions should be used when handling birds with psittacosis.