Sick Eclectus, dont know what to do

[MonicaMc]

Glad to see the vet recommended two things I put out there! I hope they help and he gains weight!

 

[Remy]

If he is still having trouble after a course of antibiotics, I would recommend a "culture and sensitivity" test to determine what antibiotic would work best.

I hope he feels better soon!

 

[drlisaort]

I have nothing to add but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your little guy. My heart breaks for both of you. I'm glad you reached out to this forum because if the answer is anywhere it is here, and of course your aviary vet.

 

[guzmand44]

Just to provide an update, after his latest vet visit the vet determined that the stool culture showed a form of bacteria known to be resistant to regular antibiotics. He set us up with a 2 part antibiotic to be fed 2x a day, and we started giving him that medicine in combination with the vitamin feedings. After a couple bad days, including one where my boy outright threw up some form of yellow chunky garbage, he has shown massive improvement!

He is now eating a lot more, poop is looking better, he is more social and more active. He still has another week to go on medicine but he looks and feels a lot more solid and stronger, and more alert. I really think the next vet visit will finally have some good news. i will provide an update when i get one!

 

[Peeker]

Yay! That is sounding really good! I hope the new AB's are finally killing off this infeciton!

 

[MikeyTN]

That's great news to hear, I'm glad he's improving!!!!

 

[WannaBeAParrot]

So glad to hear about the turnaround.
You r doing a great job with the little guy.

 

[MonicaMc]

Glad the vet was finally able to figure out what was making your baby sick! Glad to hear he's on the mend!

 

[drlisaort]

I'm so happy to hear your baby is on the mend, and what a great job you are doing. Bravo!!!