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Okay we have had the antibiotics going since saturday and yesterday the oppisite side sweeled up and the eyes swelled shut. called the vet and said to keep him on the meds but really recommened going to chicago to see a speclisist(i get lost going to the local store LOL). Now what? HELP!!! Haley |
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Haley, it's just my opinion, but I feel that if we go to a doctor or take our pets to a vet, then we have to be prepared to listen to their advice, unless it seems unreasonable, in which case I'd get a second opinion. Do you have a friend you could ask to take you into Chicago? Abby |
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I agree with Abby. I would have the same problem as you but I would find someone. Hubby took a day off work to take us to the vet many times because my birds were sick. You need a good vet to see him as quickly as possible. Facial swelling can interfere with his breathing. Blessings., I know how hard this is for you. Good luck. Annie |
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Yep....this is one of those times when you can't stop to think about how nervous you are and all the other what if's that a person conjures up when they aren't used to driving. Believe me....I know first hand! If you can't find someone to drive you....get on the internet and map out the directions there. A good map is a big help. Keep yourself relaxed and just think about how you're helping that little one. He really needs to see a vet asap. Good luck...let us know how it goes for both of you. |
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Obviously the sinus is really infected. They are not like human sinus, they are closed off in areas and need to be treated specially. An avian vet will show you how to properly do a sinus flush with med so that the bird does not aspirate. A culture will need to be done to make sure the correct antibiotics are being administered. The bird could lose vision if not treated properly and timely. Some infections in bird sinus need to have a hole put in the bird in order to get medication in the correct place and to drain the infection. An avian vet will be able to do this, it looks worse than it is as long as it is being treated. Some of these infections are also zoonotic which means other species can get them, including humans. If the advice was see a specialist I would do it immediately.
I don't know what type of bird sniffles is, but as the pet owner please do what is best for him and it may be best for you and your family as well.
Did you recently get this bird? Petsmart and other petstores are having a run of psitticosis or parrot fever or avian chlamydia which needs to be treated immediately in all species.
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I agree with every also. My CAG Maggy has had some pretty bad times in the past year with heart related problems, and I don't think she would have made it without an avian vet in charge. You just gotta go the extra mile. That poor little guy needs some real good help with his problems. |
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I agree with everyone here. Especially with the part about having birds and having a "Plan of Action" in place to get to your avian vet pronto in emergencies be it a friend, spouse, or neighbor if you are afraid to drive in the bigger cities. My first trip to Columbus to the avian vet by myself was gut wrenching because I also don't like driving in the bigger cities but your adrenelin kicks in . You do what you have to do!! Good luck!! Also MaggieMay, isn't Dr. Mohan wonderful?????? Marti |
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I love the guy, Marti. I don't think Maggy would be here today if it weren't for him. And he's available 365 days a year, any time. Altho' he does take a vacation once in a while. I think he went to back home to India this summer for a week. Luckily, none of my guys were sick then. |
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How is Sniffles? Did you get help getting him to the Chicago vet? We do care so please let us know. Louise |
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Re reading my message it did not come out as I had intended, and I apologize to any offended. The word obviously was to indicate I understood it was serious since I do not know the history of Sniffles (although by the name I presumed this was not a first time problem). I hope the bird and you did well in Chicago and I hope to hear good news soon.
Also, I was trying to be reassuring that even though the procedures the vet may use will look or sound scary that they are not as bad as they seem. I have seen a vet put a hole in a beak to get to a specific spot in the sinus to administer meds, and I have seen one insert a syringe in order to drain the infection behind the eye, and the bird did great. (I was a little off after the eye thingy). I didn't come off very reassuring and again I apologize.
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Linda, I thought your answer was good and to the point and didn't come off as offensive. You're a wildlife rehabber, aren't you? I know there are several rehabbers here, and the answers they supply are well intended and helpful. |
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