Anemia

[ShellyL]

I have an Alexandrine is in his 30s who is dangerously anemic. Has anyone’s bird been in a similar situation and how did you help them overcome it? Thank you.

 

[wrench13]

Red meat has the highest amount of both types of iron, parrots can digest it in small amounts. Veggies wise, spinach , Swiss char (something I always put into Salty's chop), lentils all have high iron content. What does your avian vet recommend?

 

[ShellyL]

Red meat has the highest amount of both types of iron, parrots can digest it in small amounts. Veggies wise, spinach , Swiss char (something I always put into Salty's chop), lentils all have high iron content. What does your avian vet recommend?

Thank you for replying. My avian vet and I discussed handfeeding him formula, but he is eating just fine on his own. He is ill with a staph infection. He is currently on an antibiotic as well as Metacam and topical silvadeen. Things are not good. If anyone has personal experience with an anemic parrot, I would so appreciate your insight.

 

[wrench13]

I can appreciate that, I had a nasty staph infection when i broke my leg almost completely off. Prayers for your lil one coming !

 

[ShellyL]

I can appreciate that, I had a nasty staph infection when i broke my leg almost completely off. Prayers for your lil one coming !

Thanks! Yikes. My Alexandrine’s wound is also in his leg. I’m glad you beat the infection… praying my little guy will too!

 

[wrench13]

It was so bad that for two weeks, they would open the leg up, stuff antibiotic beads into it, close it and let me rest for 1 day, then start all over again. I felt like a used rag by the end. It did work but man...

Keep him nice and warm, lots of water and follow the med schedule to the letter.