Jul 8, 2021 18:18:34 GMT
PetLover334
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Post by PetLover334 on May 17, 2022 1:01:23 GMT
Hello! I have three birds, Disco, Frosty, and Lily. We found out today Disco has a severe respiratory infection. The vet gave us some meds for him that we are going to try. One of our other birds, Frosty, now has started showing similar symptoms. (fluffed up, not talking, and sleeping all the time) Is it safe to give Frosty some of the meds prescribed to Disco? Or could it be that Frosty can tell Disco is sick and that’s why he’s acting weird? Thanks!
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Post by Loz on May 17, 2022 5:18:25 GMT
Hi Pet Lover, welcome to the forum. Your poor birds! I would act on the assumption that whatever has afflicted Disco has been passed onto Frosty. In your position, I would start giving Frosty some of Disco's meds but ensure that I get a second course of meds asap, to ensure that both birds get full courses. Youll need to consult with the vet for this issue. Have your budgies been treated with Ivermectin at all? I'm sure you'll get further advice from the rest if the forum soon.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 17, 2022 9:06:23 GMT
Respiratory infections are contagious and if your other bird is fluffed up and quiet then I would assume they are suffering from the same thing too.
But it would be worth taking the other bird to the vet to confirm this.
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Jul 8, 2021 18:18:34 GMT
PetLover334
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Post by PetLover334 on May 17, 2022 15:54:22 GMT
Thank you so much for the help!! I started Frosty on the same meds, and we have an appointment for him with the vet this afternoon, thanks again!
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 17, 2022 15:59:31 GMT
I hope the vet appointment goes well. Please keep us updated.
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Post by Loz on May 17, 2022 17:02:27 GMT
Yes, PetLover, please do update us! Hoping for a quick recovery for your buds.
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Jul 8, 2021 18:18:34 GMT
PetLover334
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Post by PetLover334 on May 17, 2022 21:21:14 GMT
We just got back from the vet, thankfully Frosty isn’t near as bad as Disco is so his chances are better. They did some sort of fungal test on him so they know what the exact antibiotics we need to give them are.. hopefully that helps! 🙂
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Post by Hezz on May 18, 2022 0:59:19 GMT
For future reference it is not advisable to share meds meant for one bird with another without professional consultation. If you have to diagnose yourself because of the lack of professional help available, that is a different matter entirely.
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Jul 8, 2021 18:18:34 GMT
PetLover334
Brand New Budgie
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Post by PetLover334 on May 24, 2022 0:19:30 GMT
Hey everyone! Good news!! We took all three birds to the vet today and they are all doing much better! Disco only had a 10% chance of living.. and he blew that out of the park! They are all still sick, but definitely a much better chance of making it.. thank you for all the support and advice.. you guys are amazing! 😊
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 24, 2022 8:49:24 GMT
That is really good to know. I hope your birds make a full recovery.
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