Prissy is sneezing today and seems tired. I live in an area that is being affected by the Yosemite fire's smoke. I have been running the air and several air purifiers 24/7. I am not sure if she has a cold or is sick from the smoke. The smoke is not bad in my house however, there is a layer of debris all over everything. I keep wiping and moping etc but it keeps coming back. The only reason I am aware of this though is because my feet keep getting dirty. Otherwise all seems fine. I don't really think this is the problem. I am new to all this and don't know anything about bird illness. Is sneezing normal?
Prissy is sick, I have questions???
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No I don't have a humidifier going and we live in the desert. However, she hasn't had problems until today. Her sneezes are wet and the fluid is clear. I don't have a humidifier but I do have a vaporizer, would that work?
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To give you a peace of mind, best to have her checked out by a vet as we can only speculate what's going on here. 
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She might sneeze to clear her nasal passages, although it isn't the sneezing but the "fluid" that bothers me. I would suggest daily showers, bring her in with you....cool showers though.....and a trip to the vet.
Also, what are you moping with? Are you sure it is bird safe?
Also, what are you moping with? Are you sure it is bird safe?
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I use a steamer no chemicals just water. I have been cleaning her cage with alcohol. I rinse it and dry it before she goes back in the cage. I am looking for an avian vet online now. The one I took her to when I brought her home turned out to not be an avian vet even though I specifically asked before making the appointment
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I use a steamer no chemicals just water. I have been cleaning her cage with alcohol. I rinse it and dry it before she goes back in the cage. I am looking for an avian vet online now. The one I took her to when I brought her home turned out to not be an avian vet even though I specifically asked before making the appointment
Why don't you try white vinegar instead of alcohol? Alcohol can be pretty strong....
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I use a steamer no chemicals just water. I have been cleaning her cage with alcohol. I rinse it and dry it before she goes back in the cage. I am looking for an avian vet online now. The one I took her to when I brought her home turned out to not be an avian vet even though I specifically asked before making the appointment
Why don't you try white vinegar instead of alcohol? Alcohol can be pretty strong....
Thanks! I will do that. I am learning...
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Chelle, I haven't noticed any extra sneezing from my flock, however, some of them are not eating nearly as much as they should. Also running an air purifier, albeit a cheap one. Keeping a close eye on them, and I think the smoke is bothering my bourke parakeet that has sinus problems.
Oh, and I also spoke with the gal with the Hyacinth Preservation Society in Carson, and she prefers one of the avian vets in Reno. Its a bit of a drive, but apparently worth it compared to what's available in Carson...
I still prefer my a-vet in Incline, but I'll be checking out another a-vet in Reno.
August 22nd, I took a photo in the evening, around 4 pm, using my phone. My sister added one possibly from Google maps? I just know the bottom image is mine and shows just how bad we've been getting it. (I've got other photos as well, but haven't put them on my computer yet)
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Oh, and I also spoke with the gal with the Hyacinth Preservation Society in Carson, and she prefers one of the avian vets in Reno. Its a bit of a drive, but apparently worth it compared to what's available in Carson...
I still prefer my a-vet in Incline, but I'll be checking out another a-vet in Reno.
August 22nd, I took a photo in the evening, around 4 pm, using my phone. My sister added one possibly from Google maps? I just know the bottom image is mine and shows just how bad we've been getting it. (I've got other photos as well, but haven't put them on my computer yet)
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I will be making the drive! I really didn't like the care she got in Carson. I plan to call first thing Tuesday morning and make her an appointment! I am hoping to get her in to see Dr. Cocanour in Reno. Unless you have another suggestion! Hopefully she will be ok until then...
She is still sneezing. I don't even know what to do for her. She is still eating and playing some but I have noticed she is sleeping more than normal. I do have a bigger air purifier on the way hopefully it will be here Tuesday as well.
Thanks for all of your help I appreciate it greatly!!!
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My recommendation is Dr Hess (she's in Incline), but I've never been to Dr Cocanour! I like that his hospital accepts walk ins!
With any luck, I've had *most* of my previous records e-mailed over to his hospital (except for one bird that has passed away and I don't know why *his* records are missing - and records made after those records were transferred over to another hospital)... so I do plan on getting an appointment with Dr Cocanour as well, when I get the chance! (need to call them back and see if they got the records so that I can make an appointment - would rather him have the chance to look over them before I make the appointment - plus, I need a new place for emergencies/expensive cat food...)
My only thoughts with the sneezing is maybe try taking her into the bathroom and taking a hot shower? That just might help.
With any luck, I've had *most* of my previous records e-mailed over to his hospital (except for one bird that has passed away and I don't know why *his* records are missing - and records made after those records were transferred over to another hospital)... so I do plan on getting an appointment with Dr Cocanour as well, when I get the chance! (need to call them back and see if they got the records so that I can make an appointment - would rather him have the chance to look over them before I make the appointment - plus, I need a new place for emergencies/expensive cat food...)
My only thoughts with the sneezing is maybe try taking her into the bathroom and taking a hot shower? That just might help.
A humidifier might help I live in the desert as well and though obviously your circumstances are different with the fire and all, Lukah was sneezing a lot so I bought him the Safety First humidifier from walmart and set it up about 3 or 4 feet away from his cage. I turn it on every now and then but don't have it running full time (the house gets waaay too humid if I do that). He sneezes a lot less now
I live in the desert as well and though obviously your circumstances are different with the fire and all, Lukah was sneezing a lot so I bought him the Safety First humidifier from walmart and set it up about 3 or 4 feet away from his cage. I turn it on every now and then but don't have it running full time (the house gets waaay too humid if I do that). He sneezes a lot less nowMost Reactions
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