sneezing

Looby · Snr Member Joined: Oct 22, 2008 Posts: 212

Dear Peter
Upon reading an old thread ,i wondered if it were possible that a kakariki could have an allergic reaction /allergies ..certainly within the home enviroment but in an aviary??

I have a young fledgling that has (snotty) nasal ducts..for two days he seemed to improve and dry up, but alas, his is all bunged up again..eating ok tho..
when i come to think of it,i believe i left the sweetcorn out of selection..possible allergy?
Should and could i use inver'drops on a youngster?
kind regards
Lu

Steptoe · Site Admin Joined: Oct 06, 2004 Posts: 4550

Sneezing is a symptom of chrop worms...
We obtained a parrot some yrs ago, sounds similar to what you have.
She was ok for a while then went down hill very quick.
From what I understand from our vet invermectican is not effective..
He dosed the bird direct in the drop (dont know with what..) also used inverectim and anti biotics after doing a stained microscope same to check for certain types of bacteria...So he could sort out which type of anti biotic.

He also kept the bird overnight in a heated hospital box.cage.

I do strongly sugesst head off to the vet with the above info in hand.