Me too! To me Nico feels like Cotton's wiser cousin that could teach him all about tubing and bags and the State Fair and grilling on a summer day while sneaking sips of warm beer when the adults aren't looking
My bird Gonzo had aspergillosis from her breeder. The vet said that they probably had dirty nest boxes and that’s how she got it. Gonzo was the last nestling remaining at the pet store. I didn’t know that Quakers were supposed to be solid chunky birds. She was tiny; daintier than a cockatiel and that’s not right for a Quaker.
Do you mind me asking with aspergillosis is? I was really upset with the news, and didn’t ask the vet. I do have medical issues. I actually meet with a ENT provider tomorrow because my nose is beyond itchy, and I keep losing hearing in my ears. I just assumed it’s allergies !
I am truly trying to understand how Nico gets these things. I clean his cage daily (change his papers). I deep clean once a month. I spray down where ever his poops if it gets on any surface aside from the newspaper. I got him a stainless steel cage to avoid bacteria build up. His chop only sits out maybe 2-3 hours at a time. I took him up north with us on our vacation to keep an eye on him. I bought vet grade cleaning supplies. I just don’t understand why he keeps getting sick.
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by fungus.
Thank you very much. Mayo Clinic is my provider. I just messaged them myself to ask if it’s something I need tested for, or how contagious it is from their prospective. The vet sent down some medications for Nico. I didn’t ask any questions as I was crying because I was upset that Nico was sick again.
I’m so sorry. You have not done anything wrong with Nico. Likely he had this from babyhood just like Gonzo did.
I did hear back from Mayo (primary care). They searched for the Aspergillosis, and the enterobacter. It doesn’t appear to be transferred from bird to human. They said if I get symptoms to set up an appointment.
Thank you so much for your help. It makes sense because Nico is sick all of the time while my conure is healthy, has no medical issues, and shows no symptoms whatsoever of being sick. Nico just isn’t a healthy bird. I love him, snuggle him, and care for him. I am guessing all there really is for parrots like Nico is supportive care, and try to help the things that pop up.
I hope that’s true. I think I’d treat the aspergillosis as vigorously as Nico’s body can handle. I loved my Gonzo and we just didn’t know what was wrong with her (getting sick all the time). But that was 25 yrs ago and treatments were less advanced then.
