Bird Pen-10, 12 oz Powder, Non-prescription

• Antibiotic for treatment of non-specificic bacterial infection
• For increased weight gain, systemic and local infections in pet birds, exotic birds, and racing pigeons

Antibiotics help fight infection either when the body has been invaded by harmful bacteria or when bacteria present within the body multiply uncontrollably. They also prevent infection in cases when the immune system is impaired or when there is a risk of inflammation in the body. Effective against a wide range of bacteria the choice of antibiotic depends on both the type of bacteria and the site of infection and are either bactericidal (killing bacteria) or bacteriostatic (halting bacterial growth allowing the immune system to cope with the infection