Pigeons, like other birds, are subject to various diseases. The number of bird epidemics has increased in recent decades for many reasons. In order to protect pets from disease, a number of drugs have been developed not only for medical purposes, but also for prophylactic purposes. It is important to know how to give medicine to pigeons.
The role of drugs in the life of pigeons
Infectious diseases are especially dangerous for feathered birds. In order to prevent them, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures in a timely manner and to observe the rules of sharing for new birds.
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The basic rule of working with drugs is their use based on an accurate diagnosis. Pigeons are not very large birds, and improper treatment, as well as incorrect dosage, can lead to death or complications. The dosing problem is that usually the dose is indicated on larger birds - chickens, geese, turkeys and other domestic birds. 
To calculate the optimal is the volume of the drug per 1 kg of bird weight. If the drug is given with food or water, its volume is calculated on the number of pigeons. The drug can also be given orally with a pipette or intramuscularly in the form of injections.
Recommended Medicines for Pigeons
The contents of a first aid kit for pigeons should include the means to treat:
- gastrointestinal tract;
- inflammatory processes;
- viral diseases;
- parasitic infections.
"Enroflon"
Antibiotic "Enroflon" is used in preventive and therapeutic purposes to combat bacterial infections affecting the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. The drug inhibits the activity of pathogenic microflora. Form release - bottles of 100 ml.
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The drug is prescribed for:
- mycoplasmosis, salmonellosis, colibacteriosis;
- pneumonia, rhinitis;
- inflammation of the bronchi and lungs.
Application features:- it is necessary to limit the stay of the pigeon in the sun, as this reduces the effectiveness of the medicine
- can not be used with drugs containing potassium, calcium and antacids;
- It is forbidden to combine with antibacterial agents, steroids, anticoagulants.
Important! It is possible to eat meat and eggs of pigeons treated with antibiotics no earlier than 2 weeks after the last dose of the drug.
"Rodotium"
The antibiotic "Rodotium" is used to treat infectious diseases, namely: staphylococcal and streptococcal infections, mycoplasmas, spirochetes, gram-negative microorganisms. Form release - yellow granules, packaged in plastic jars. It is used both for the prevention of bacterial infections and for their treatment. 
The drug is prescribed for:
- dysentery, enterocolitis;
- enzootic pneumonia;
- mycoplasma arthritis.
Application features:
- should not be used together with drugs used to treat coccidiosis;
- It is forbidden to give pigeons with impaired liver and kidney.
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"Albuvir"
Immunomodulator "Albuvir" is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent. Prescribe the drug for the treatment of pathologies associated with RNA-containing viruses, and for the prevention of viral infection. The release form is a bottle with a white or yellow liquid. 
The drug is applicable for the treatment of:
- paramyxoviruses (Newcastle disease, parainfluenza, RTI);
- herpes viruses (Marek's disease, infectious anemia, ILT);
- smallpox birds;
- Gumboro disease;
- pestiviruses (diarrhea);
- vesicular viruses.
- for prophylaxis - 0.03-0.06 ml per 1 kg of body weight;
- for treatment - 0.09 ml per 1 kg of body weight.
It should not be used with other viral drugs or antiseptics. 
"Lasot"
The Lasotas vaccine is used to prevent Newcastle disease. Form release - aerosol or pink tablets, soluble in water. Can be used for 2 week old chicks. The vaccine is valid for 3 months. For pigeons, it is used in aerosol form by spraying in the dovecote. Spray time is 5 minutes. Dosage - 1 cu. cm funds for 1 cu. m square.
Application features:
- Do not use any other therapeutic agents within 5 days before and after vaccination;
- before vaccination, the water from the pigeon is removed and returned no earlier than after 3 hours.
"Sporovit"
Probiotic "Sporovit" is an immunomodulator that has a tonic effect on the body. It is used in preventive and therapeutic purposes to stimulate the digestive system and eliminate the inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract, also has an antiviral effect.
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Release form - bottles with packaging of suspension of yellow or yellow-brown color from 10 to 400 ml. As a prophylactic agent, the drug stimulates the growth of chicks and strengthens the immune system.
"Sporovit" is prescribed for:
- candidiasis, microsporia, trichophytia;
- dysbacteriosis;
- acute and chronic pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and urinary system;
- otitis media;
- streptococci and staphylococci.
The solution is prepared at the rate of:- for the purpose of prophylaxis - 0.03 ml per 1 bird 2 times a day for 7 days;
- for treatment - 0.3 ml per 1 bird 2 times a day for 10 days.
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The remedy can be given with water or food, as well as orally. In large livestock farms, an aerosol form of drug application is used. Features of the application were not found, no contraindications.
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"Intestivit"
Probiotic "Intestev" has antiviral and antibacterial effects on the body, and is also used to restore the intestinal microflora. Appointed as a preventive and therapeutic agent. The release form is white or beige powder, packaged in polystyrene cans of 400 doses.
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The drug is applicable for:
- treatment of dysbiosis;
- recovery of the body after a course of antibiotics;
- recovery of the body after treatment of worm infestations.
Dosage "Intestevita":- for prevention, 0.5 dose to chicks or 1 dose to adult pigeons for 10 days;
- for treatment - 1 dose to chicks or 2 doses to adult birds until the symptoms of the disease disappear;
- as a supportive agent 2 days before routine vaccination and for 5 days after vaccination in prophylactic doses.
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"Baytril"
Antibiotic "Baytril" is used in the treatment of infectious diseases, as well as for prevention. It affects streptococci, mycoplasma, staphylococcus, salmonella, proteus and other bacteria. The release form - solution of light yellow color in dark bottles. The concentration of a substance can be 2.5%, 5%, 10%. 
The drug is prescribed for:
- respiratory diseases: pneumonia, rhinitis, bronchitis, laryngitis and others;
- infectious diseases: salmonellosis, dysentery, various mycoses, colibacteriosis, etc .;
- secondary viral infections.
For the treatment of pigeons, 5 mg of 10% "Baytril" is diluted with drinking water (dose per bird). Apply instead of drinking from 3 to 10 days, depending on the symptoms. For the prevention of bacterial infections, the remedy is used within 2-4 days. In this case, 1 ml of the drug is dissolved in 2 liters of water. 
Application features:
- if the sealing of the vial is broken, and the solution becomes cloudy, then it cannot be given to pets;
- not used with the vaccine for Marek's disease, "Levomitsetinom", nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antibiotics;
- cannot be used if there is immunity to the quinolone group antibacterial drugs.
Important! If any antibiotic does not show results within 3 days from the start of the drug, then it must be changed. This situation is possible if the pigeon has an individual reaction to the drug, as well as if the treatment is prescribed incorrectly.
Among veterinarians there are differences in views on the use of "Baytril" as a prophylactic agent. Some experts believe that prophylactic use will reduce the body's susceptibility to the drug if treatment for infectious diseases is needed.
In veterinary practice, the tool is recommended for those flocks in which there were cases of infection with infectious diseases. 
"Trichopol"
"Trichopol" refers to antibacterial and antiparasitic drugs. Used for therapeutic treatment and prevention of infection of the body with simple anaerobes and aerobes. Giamblia, trichomonads, balantidia, amoebas, bacteroids, fuzobakterii, clostridia are sensitive to the drug. Form release - white tablets and powder. In veterinary practice, use the powder form.
"Trichopol" is prescribed for:
- coccidiosis;
- trichomoniasis;
- histomoniasis.
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The solution is prepared at the rate of:
- for treatment: for 1 kg of pigeon’s weight, 150 mg of the drug is given once a day for 10 days;
- for prevention: 3 courses of the drug for 5 days with a break between them for 14 days, dosage: 0.25 g per 1 kg of pigeon weight.
"Fosprenil"
Antiviral antibacterial drug "Fosprenil" possesses immunomodulatory properties and is intended both for the treatment of viral infections, and to increase the body's resistance to pathogens and reduce morbidity. The drug activates intracellular metabolism. The release form - solution in bottles on 10 and 50 ml.
It is used against the following viruses:
- paramyxoviruses;
- orthomyxoviruses;
- Togaviruses;
- herpes viruses;
- coronaviruses.
There are no contraindications to the use of "Fosprenil". In birds that are sensitive to the components of the remedy, itching and skin rashes are possible. Steroids in combination with Fosprenil can reduce the therapeutic effect of treatment.Did you know? Dove has a unique vision. His eye distinguishes 75 frames per second, while the man is only 24. Dove's eyes distinguish not only the usual spectrum, but even ultraviolet rays.
"Furazolidone"
The antibiotic "Furazolidone" is used against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, chlamydia and belongs to the group of nitrofurans. Designed for oral administration in complex therapy and for the prevention of viral-bacterial and invasive diseases. The form of release - tablets or light yellow powder.
Indications for use:
- chronic infections;
- intestinal infections;
- giardiasis;
- trichomoniasis;
- parasitic infections;
- prevention of infectious complications.
The solution is prepared at the rate of 3 g per 1 kg of weight of a living individual:- for medical therapy - the course is 8 days, repeated after 2 weeks if necessary;
- for prophylaxis - the course is 5 days.
- do not give weakened or emaciated birds;
- banned in chronic renal failure;
- cannot be combined with other antibiotics;
- not recommended for hypersensitivity to the drug.
"Tiamulin"
The antibiotic "Tiamulin" is used for gastrointestinal infections and inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract, has a broad spectrum antibacterial action. Form release - yellow powder, insoluble in water.
"Tiamulin" is prescribed for:
- pneumonia;
- bacterial dysentery;
- mycoplasma infections.
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For prevention, the powder is added to the feed at the rate of 11.5 mg of active ingredient per 1 kg of bird weight or 25 g per 100 liters of water. Take for 3 days at 4, 9, 16, 20 weeks of life of young animals. For therapeutic purposes, the powder is added to the feed at the rate of 23 mg of active ingredient per 1 kg of mass of pigeon or 50 g per 100 liters of water. Take within 3-5 days. 
Tiamulin is not prescribed:
- simultaneously with other antibiotics and drugs for the treatment of coccidiosis;
- within 7 days before and after treatment with antibiotics and coccidiostatics, as well as preparations containing compounds of monensin, narasin, salinomycin, maduramycin.
Important! Intoxication of the human body is caused by staphylococcal strains. The most common infection occurs through the consumption of meat from birds infected with staphylococci.
How to avoid disease: prevention measures
Preventive measures in keeping pigeons consist of measures to maintain cleanliness in the pigeon house, monitoring the health status of birds and timely medical assistance. The prevention plan also includes:
- washing feeders and drinkers - weekly;
- keeping pigeon house clean: disinfection with bleach solution 3% - twice a year, cleaning of litter - 1 time in 2 weeks, treatment with hot water of nests and nests - 1 time per quarter;
- the use of prophylactic drugs to prevent infectious diseases;
- periodic prevention of ectoparasites;
- avoidance of wild birds in the pigeon house;
- quarantine for new pigeons;
- rendering timely medical assistance in detecting signs of the disease.
