Good advice from Rosie's vet :)

[Ecclipse]

I took Rosie to the vet yesterday as I was getting worried about her sneezing and with my past history with Hugo I was very worried. I decided to take her to another vet who was recommended to me - I didnt want to use the vets I used with Hugo - clean start!

The vet was amazing - he treated Rosie with care and kindness and did a thorough check. That never happened with Hugo - they didnt even take him out of the cage!

Anyways, Im giving her promolt 5 for her synus and she is going to be fine.

The vet was very knowlegable and new his stuff. He told me the following and I thought I would share it with you (Linky suggested I share it). He firstly told me what to feed rosie and with the mix he prescibed and the promolt she will be one healthy gal

He then explained how birds contract diseases and because Hugo has been in the petshop for so long he had contracted an immuno virus and said it could of been wing and beak disease?? He then explained to me that disease can be spread through toys and food bought from petshops that house birds. Diseases can be spread through the dust from feathers and if the food/toys are stored near birds it can be carried home without the owning knowing it. He also explained that if a bird is sick no antibiotics may be administered without a blood test because it is difficult to prescribe the anitbiotics if your not sure what the bird has. A perfect example is Hugo who got anitbiotic after antibiotic which aided in killing him. I was not never told about the importance of blood tests - I trusted the vet.

From now on I will be buying all my stuff from the vetshop as they get all their products straight from the manufactorer. Im sure that if toys/food are bought from a shop where birds are kept they can be disinfected and wiped clean (bags of food) - double check with you vet.

The vet had an amazing bedside manner and thought rosie was too cute!!!! I now realise how important it is for you to trust your vet and have a vet who knows his/her stuff. The relief is huge

 

[DustyDusky]

Im very happy that you found a great vet. It definitely is a huge relief! My vet has told me similar things in regards to bird toys and food. She has also helped me a lot in finding new things such as foraging devices to put together as a challenge for Dusty.

 

[wildheart]

I know how lost I felt when I took Sterretjie from the one vet to the next and nobody seemed to know or wanted to listen. It is really such a big relieve when you finally find somebody that you feel comfortable trusting.

Thanks for the advice about how dangerous a pet shop can be, I think a shower and wash down of all products will be on my checklist from now on.

 

[sprice37]

It is amazing to find a et that truly cares nowadays. I have seen many who do not truly care about the pet but more fo the money (as my girlfriend works at a et I know who there really cares) We have an amazing avian certified vet 15 minutes away that sees all our bird and the average visit takes an hour plus. A good vet makes al the difference.

 

[Spiritbird]

It is amazing how our bird care knowledge can come at such a steep price such as little Hugo. Thanks so much for sharing this wisdom from your vet. Our birds are very valnerable.

 

[Cimeronn]

I get Bobbie's food and toys from the pet just down the road from me,
the pet shop doesn't have any birds but i still put bobbies new toys in boiling water before she gets them

 

[Ecclipse]

Hi Cimeronn, you can never be too careful. Good thinking, maybe I should rather do that as I dont like using disinfectant anymore - bad memories! Thanks for the idea

 

[Cowtown]

I took Rosie to the vet yesterday as I was getting worried about her sneezing and with my past history with Hugo I was very worried. I decided to take her to another vet who was recommended to me - I didnt want to use the vets I used with Hugo - clean start!

The vet was amazing - he treated Rosie with care and kindness and did a thorough check. That never happened with Hugo - they didnt even take him out of the cage!

Anyways, Im giving her promolt 5 for her synus and she is going to be fine.

The vet was very knowlegable and new his stuff. He told me the following and I thought I would share it with you (Linky suggested I share it). He firstly told me what to feed rosie and with the mix he prescibed and the promolt she will be one healthy gal

He then explained how birds contract diseases and because Hugo has been in the petshop for so long he had contracted an immuno virus and said it could of been wing and beak disease?? He then explained to me that disease can be spread through toys and food bought from petshops that house birds. Diseases can be spread through the dust from feathers and if the food/toys are stored near birds it can be carried home without the owning knowing it. He also explained that if a bird is sick no antibiotics may be administered without a blood test because it is difficult to prescribe the anitbiotics if your not sure what the bird has. A perfect example is Hugo who got anitbiotic after antibiotic which aided in killing him. I was not never told about the importance of blood tests - I trusted the vet.

From now on I will be buying all my stuff from the vetshop as they get all their products straight from the manufactorer. Im sure that if toys/food are bought from a shop where birds are kept they can be disinfected and wiped clean (bags of food) - double check with you vet.

The vet had an amazing bedside manner and thought rosie was too cute!!!! I now realise how important it is for you to trust your vet and have a vet who knows his/her stuff. The relief is huge

Thank you for sharing that information... It is good to know that there are vets that really care..