{"product_id":"vetafarm-psittavet-psittacosis-in-birds","title":"Vetafarm Psittavet - Psittacosis in Birds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pmm-psittavet{--navy:#17324d;--blue:#eaf5ff;--teal:#e9f8f5;--gold:#fff6dc;--rose:#fff0f0;--ink:#24313d;--line:#dce5ec;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n.pmm-psittavet *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pmm-psittavet h2,.pmm-psittavet h3{color:var(--navy);line-height:1.25}\n.pmm-psittavet h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,2.05rem);margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-psittavet h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,4vw,1.4rem);margin:0 0 10px}\n.pmm-psittavet p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-psittavet ul{margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:22px}\n.pmm-psittavet li{margin:5px 0}\n.pmm-psittavet a{color:#075f9c;font-weight:700;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(16px,4vw,24px);margin:18px 0;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(23,50,77,.06);min-width:0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-blue{background:var(--blue)}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-teal{background:var(--teal)}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-gold{background:var(--gold)}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-warning{background:var(--rose);border:2px solid #d33b3f;border-left-width:8px;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-warning strong{color:#8e171b}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-fit{background:#edf9ef;border:1px solid #8bc89a;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin-top:12px}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin:18px 0}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-grid .pmm-card{margin:0}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pmm-psittavet table{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;border-collapse:separate!important;border-spacing:0;border:1px solid #bfd0dc!important;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}\n.pmm-psittavet th,.pmm-psittavet td{padding:12px!important;text-align:left;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ec!important}\n.pmm-psittavet th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}\n.pmm-psittavet tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0!important}\n.pmm-psittavet details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-psittavet summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);padding:14px 16px!important}\n.pmm-psittavet details\u003ediv{padding:0 16px 14px!important}\n.pmm-psittavet .pmm-small{font-size:.92rem;color:#4d5d69}\n@media(max-width:640px){.pmm-psittavet .pmm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-psittavet .pmm-card{border-radius:13px}.pmm-psittavet table{font-size:.94rem;min-width:420px}.pmm-psittavet th,.pmm-psittavet td{padding:10px 8px!important}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description psittavet-birds pmm-psittavet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVetafarm Psittavet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsittacosis in birds\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called ornithosis or parrot fever) is the main labeled use for this Vetafarm water-soluble doxycycline powder — mix into drinking water for caged and aviary birds and pigeons when a vet directs treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick product facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Vetafarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: water-soluble powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive: doxycycline hydrochloride 40 mg\/g (4%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: drinking-water medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes on this listing: 25 g and 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKUs: VF-PSITAVET-25 \/ VF-PSITAVET-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore using\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm diagnosis and species suitability with a vet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the mixing rate on the pack you receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove other drinking-water sources during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in birds producing meat or eggs for people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-warning\" role=\"alert\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary diagnosis first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Respiratory signs in birds have many causes. Confirm the condition and the mixing rate with a licensed veterinarian, and follow the label in the container you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for food-producing birds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use in birds producing meat or eggs for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoonotic risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psittacosis can affect people. Use precautions when handling sick birds, cages, and droppings. Talk with a veterinarian or physician about exposure. See Pet Megamart’s psittacosis page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is labeled for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer labeling lists Psittavet for treatment of psittacosis \/ ornithosis caused by \u003cem\u003eChlamydia psittaci\u003c\/em\u003e, and for other susceptible bacterial diseases, in caged and aviary birds and pigeons via drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eNot effective against viruses, fungi, or parasites. If birds do not improve, reassess with a vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to mix | Vetafarm directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBirds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublished mix rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAbout this volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParrots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g in 400 mL drinking water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13.5 US fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePigeons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g in 800 mL drinking water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~27 US fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove other water sources while treating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange medicated water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel first:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your pack lists a different rate or duration, follow that pack and your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive | Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoxycycline hydrochloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\/g (4%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse length | Vetafarm directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChlamydial infections:\u003c\/strong\u003e treat for \u003cstrong\u003e45 days\u003c\/strong\u003e; no other water; change medicated water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther susceptible infections:\u003c\/strong\u003e treat for \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e; change water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing and handling notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse glass, stainless steel, or glazed pottery drinkers — not terracotta, plastic, or galvanized metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep medicated water out of direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not mix other chemicals with Psittavet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid treating in cold, wet weather when birds drink very little\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenish in the evening so birds have medicated water before roosting and at first light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared solution may be refrigerated; published directions commonly allow 7–10 days refrigerated storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter antibiotics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntibiotics can disrupt gut flora. Many keepers follow with a bird probiotic — ask your vet for timing. Probiotic Plus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes on this listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as \u003cstrong\u003e25 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (VF-PSITAVET-25) and \u003cstrong\u003e100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (VF-PSITAVET-100).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot the same as…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nVetafarm Doxyvet Liquid — liquid doxycycline (different strength and dosing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nDoxycycline + Tylosin powder — combo powder (ornithose psittacose listing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nDoxycycline 20% powder — generic 20% powder, not Vetafarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:31px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat is Vetafarm Psittavet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA water-soluble \u003cstrong\u003e4% doxycycline\u003c\/strong\u003e powder labeled for psittacosis \/ ornithosis and other susceptible bacterial diseases in caged and aviary birds and pigeons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow do I mix it for parrots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePublished rate: \u003cstrong\u003e4 g in 400 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e drinking water (~13.5 US fl oz). Change daily; remove other water. Confirm on your pack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow do I mix it for pigeons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePublished rate: \u003cstrong\u003e4 g in 800 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e drinking water (~27 US fl oz). Change daily; remove other water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow long is the course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eVetafarm: \u003cstrong\u003e45 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for chlamydial infections; \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for other susceptible infections. 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