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Post by birdguhl on Apr 18, 2013 21:26:30 GMT
We had our latest vet visit today. Woody does seem to be responding, and has gained 2-3gm despite quite major dietary change. This is heartening. (Red pepper - massive hit from first attempt. Luee has orange face!)
I took dropping samples for the other 3 in today, and opted for the much more expensive but thorough testing for chlamidophila psittici.
If the samples are negative, it means we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
If they are positive, the light is an oncoming train...
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Post by sarah*glittergirl2212 on Apr 18, 2013 21:29:35 GMT
Fingers crossed for good news, but either way at least you'll know for sure. Good that woody has put on some weight, well done!!
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Post by mizloco on Apr 18, 2013 21:31:09 GMT
I really, really hope the light is sunlight glowing from the tunnel entrance. No oncoming trains please.
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Post by stace on Apr 18, 2013 23:06:35 GMT
Fingers crossed that all goes well for you and the buds.
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Post by budgiefriend on Apr 19, 2013 0:59:20 GMT
Only the very best thoughts and prayers for you, Woody and the rest. Hope all the news is good. Keep us posted.
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Post by samwiseg on Apr 19, 2013 7:17:46 GMT
When do you get the results? Fingers crossed x
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Post by Captain Howdy on Apr 19, 2013 8:07:15 GMT
If your testing for Psittacosis you need to do it by blood not droppings. It will only show in droppings if the birds are actively shedding at the time. They shed it in 10 day cycles, they might shed it on one day or the 10 or 7 days of the 10 etc. Birds can carry this disease for years and never show any signs of it.
Not sure what vets you have near you and their prices are but by me it's just under £25 for a Psittacosis test by blood, or you can do it yourself with Avian Biotech for £17 but you have to take the blood and swab sample yourself.
Out of interest what injection is your current bird getting?
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Post by Captain Howdy on Apr 19, 2013 8:11:27 GMT
Also I don't know the housing situation with your birds but if one bird has Psittacosis all birds that have been in contact with that bird need to be treated as well at the same time to prevent re-infection and they will all need testing 3 months after treatment has finished to see whether you have cleared the infection.
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