Psittacosis, parrot flu.

[kristy]

Hello everybody,
I've just found out that I have psittacosis so obviously atleast 1 of my little guys are unwell & all of them have been exposed. Apparently the birds can be treated with antibiotics., does anybody know if It can be treated with the over the counter stuff that can be brought from the larger pet shops. Also if anyone knows of an avian vet that makes home visits in Melbourne , port Phillip / bayside area? I've desperately been trying to find one for a little while as I don't drive & getting a flock of 9 on public transport is near impossible.
Kristy:)

[Hezz]

The treatment of choice is a tetracycline-based antibiotic; I doubt this would be available over the counter. All birds will need to be treated anyway, maybe you could take just one you suspect to have it to a vet.


www.brisbanebirdvet.com.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=D4MQ6CgnFqA%3D&tabid=21234

ideas.health.vic.gov.au/diseases/psittacosis-facts.asp

www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/bird-diseases/bird-diseases-psittacosis.aspx

[kristy]

I can't believe it, everyone had told me over the phone that I could my budgies treated & all would be ok in a few weeks, so I took all 9 of them to the animal hospital. The vet said that even with treatment the chances of survival are close to none, we had to put 7 down, all of my adults but my 2 chicks we think will be ok. They aren't showing any signs of illness (yet) so it's a weekly injection for the next 6 weeks & then one final test to check that they are clear. I'M DEVASTATED.

[starlingqueen]

Oh I'm so sorry Kristy, that is awful for you. I hope the 2 chicks make it. Rest in peace little ones.

[birdguhl]

Oh dear - how terrible - I am very sorry. No wonder you are feeling devastated - to lose 7 birds...
How are you getting on with the psittacosis? Presumably you're on ABs. A very sad time for you but all strength to you and your little chicks. Keep us posted.

[ffiscool]

i am so sorry.. that is devastating! how did you know you had it yourself?

poor buds :-( and I hope the chicks come through ok...

[budgiefriend]

Rest in Peace, little ones. How sad for you, Kristy. All my thoughts and prayers for you and the two chicks. I cannot tell you how sad your story makes me feel. Poor little budgies.

[OP]

Very sorry indeed to hear of your loss Kristy. To lose one is bad enough, but to lose 7 is just terrible.

[phoebe]

I totally agree, sad indeed. Hopefully you and your remaining birds will be healthy soon. I guess even the word devastated is an understatement about now. Hopefully the two will have a clean bill of health soon.

[kristy]

Dec 13, 2013 13:44:05 GMT ffiscool said:

i am so sorry.. that is devastating! how did you know you had it yourself?

poor buds :-( and I hope the chicks come through ok...

yeah the doc has given me doxycycline . I found out that I had it after weeks of complaining to the dr about this horrid flu that just wouldn't go away she started asking general questions about my lifestyle, I told her I had pet buds & she said it was unlikely but she wanted to do bloods to check for psittacosis, low & behold test came back positive & yes infectious diseases have been notified. It's so lonely in my house this morning

[stace]

I'm so sorry, Kirsty. This is awful. I hope the two chicks come through okay.

[Hezz]

That is the worst news possible. Rest in peace budgies.

[moonkira *Julie *]

So gutted for you it must be awful to have to have had all 7 of your buds pts.

[Marianne Marlow]

I'm so sorry Kirsty.. words just cannot express how you must be feeling.

Hugs to you and your remaining birds.

Get well soon all that remain and of course yourself.

[tinker]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I would be devastated to lose that many at once. Take care of the sweet little ones, they need you.