{"product_id":"doxybiotic-s-50g","title":"Doxybiotic-S for Cage Birds – Medpet 50g","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pmm-doxys{--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-doxys *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pmm-doxys h2,.pmm-doxys h3{color:var(--navy);line-height:1.25}\n.pmm-doxys h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,2.05rem);margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-doxys h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,4vw,1.4rem);margin:0 0 10px}\n.pmm-doxys p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-doxys ul{margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:22px}\n.pmm-doxys li{margin:5px 0}\n.pmm-doxys a{color:#075f9c;font-weight:700;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.pmm-doxys .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-doxys .pmm-blue{background:var(--blue)}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-teal{background:var(--teal)}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-gold{background:var(--gold)}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-warning{background:var(--rose);border:2px solid #d33b3f;border-left-width:8px;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-warning strong{color:#8e171b}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-fit{background:#edf9ef;border:1px solid #8bc89a;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin-top:12px}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin:18px 0}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-grid .pmm-card{margin:0}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pmm-doxys 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-doxys th,.pmm-doxys td{padding:12px!important;text-align:left;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ec!important}\n.pmm-doxys th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}\n.pmm-doxys tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0!important}\n.pmm-doxys details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-doxys summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);padding:14px 16px!important}\n.pmm-doxys details\u003ediv{padding:0 16px 14px!important}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-small{font-size:.92rem;color:#4d5d69}\n.pmm-doxys .pmm-cite{font-size:.88rem;color:#4d5d69}\n@media(max-width:640px){.pmm-doxys .pmm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-doxys .pmm-card{border-radius:13px}.pmm-doxys table{font-size:.94rem;min-width:420px}.pmm-doxys th,.pmm-doxys td{padding:10px 8px!important}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description doxybiotic-s-medpet pmm-doxys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoxybiotic-S — doxycycline powder for single cage birds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoxybiotic-S\u003c\/strong\u003e is Medpet’s palatable doxycycline powder for the treatment of psittacosis and bacterial infections in \u003cstrong\u003esingle cage birds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vitamins and dextrose are added to enhance recovery. This listing is the 50 g pack. Use as directed by your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Medpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: palatable water-soluble powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize on this listing: 50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive: doxycycline 1,250 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedpet indication: psittacosis and bacterial infections in single cage birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration: G1509 Act 36 of 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: MP-DOXYS-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-cite\"\u003eFacts cited from Medpet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medpet.co.za\/wp\/product\/doxybiotic-s\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eofficial product page\u003c\/a\u003e, the official 50 g pack photo, and Medpet’s January 2022 products-and-dosage sheet.\u003c\/p\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\u003eRead the pack you receive first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for single cage birds, as labelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial infections only — not antiviral or antifungal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange medicated water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk an avian veterinarian for diagnosis and course length\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 guidance first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antibiotics should match a real bacterial diagnosis. This page summarizes Medpet’s published directions. It is not a substitute for veterinary advice or the container you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsittacosis can affect people:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle sick birds carefully and talk to a physician if you have flu-like symptoms after bird contact. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Medpet says it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedpet’s official page: “For the treatment of Psittacosis and bacterial infections in single cage birds.” Medpet also says doxycycline is the golden standard in the treatment of psittacosis and bacterial infections in cage birds; the easy-to-use formulation is ideal for single cage birds; vitamins and dextrose are added to enhance recovery; and high palatability helps ensure adequate intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official 50 g pack is marked “FOR CAGE BIRD USE ONLY” and “AS AN AID IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS AND PSITTACOSIS IN CAGE-BIRDS.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eMedpet’s August 2023 avian-disease notes name Doxybiotic-S as the cage-bird counterpart to Doxybiotic Plus for ornithosis\/psittacosis. Those notes do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e list Doxybiotic-S for Candida \/ yeast infection (they name Medistatin for that use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use | Official Medpet directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 5 g (1 heaped measure, included) to 50 ml of drinking water for 7–10 consecutive days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn case of psittacosis, treatment must be extended to 20–40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChange medicated water daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 Directions above are from Medpet’s official January 2022 products-and-dosage sheet for Doxybiotic-S 50 g. Confirm the course with your vet. Medpet’s avian-disease notes also say to remove calcium sources (for example grit and minerals) during Doxybiotic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComposition | Medpet product page\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\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoxycycline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,250 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.25 g\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.25 g\/kg\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\u003eSize on this listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a \u003cstrong\u003e50 g\u003c\/strong\u003e pack (SKU MP-DOXYS-50), the size Medpet lists for Doxybiotic-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot the same as…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/doxybiotic-plus-200g\"\u003eDoxybiotic Plus\u003c\/a\u003e — Medpet’s higher-strength flock formula (75 g\/kg), different mixing rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/doxy-20-powder\"\u003eDoxycycline 20% powder\u003c\/a\u003e — a different brand and strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\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 Doxybiotic-S used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMedpet lists Doxybiotic-S for the treatment of psittacosis and bacterial infections in single cage birds. The official pack says it is an aid in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections and psittacosis in cage birds, and is marked for cage bird use only. Use as directed by your vet.\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;\"\u003eIs this a Candida treatment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMedpet does not list Doxybiotic-S as a Candida or yeast treatment. Medpet’s August 2023 avian-disease notes name Medistatin for Candida \/ yeast infection. This listing follows Medpet’s published psittacosis and bacterial-infection wording only.\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;\"\u003eWhat is the strength of Doxybiotic-S?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMedpet’s official product page lists doxycycline 1,250 mg\/kg, plus vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E and K, lactose and dextrose. Registration number: G1509 Act 36 of 1947. This is a lower doxycycline strength than Doxybiotic Plus (75 g\/kg).\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 Doxybiotic-S?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMedpet’s official dosage sheet says: add 5 g (1 heaped measure, included) to 50 ml of drinking water for 7–10 consecutive days. In case of psittacosis, treatment must be extended to 20–40 days. 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