-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.