Update #2 for Chipper

[Ankou]

I'm sorry you can Chipper are going through this. You've both been in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Sending very positive thoughts for Chipper.

 

[Monica]

Poor guy!


Here's hoping these last meds help him kick the infection!!!!

 

[CeciliaZ]

 

[merlinsmom13]

I'm sorry, I hope he responds soon

 

[sunnysmom]

Poor little guy. I hope he gets better soon.

 

[Skyler]

Poor little baby. I so hope the meds kick in soon.

 

[Lady Jane]

Thank you so much everyone for your well wishes. I told chipper he has lots of AA fans wanting him to get better.

 

[RadhaVallabhi]

@Lady Jane I'm still praying for him. Is he getting any probiotics or vitamins to boost his immune system to help him fight it?

 

[Lady Jane]

Dr. said pro biotics are not needed because he is not on antibiotics, he is on antifungals. I have been supporting his immune system with herbal medicine such as Thyme and Dandelion. He is eating the herb salad well. Also giving him Dr. Harvey's supplement. It is called WFS plus. Natural Food Treats and Supplements for Birds - Dr. Harvey's At the end stage of yeast the bird can no longer absorb nutrients and they begin to loose weight and energy. It is called wasting away. It is at that point that I view him as suffering and will then end his precious little life. What would you do? What else can I do?

 

[VictoriaVague]

 

[Monica]

Probiotics would still potentially be beneficial, as it's the good bacteria that help to keep the bad bacteria and fungi in check. If the bird has low good bacteria, that could potentially lead to a bacterial and/or fungal infection. Although, it could probably vary depending upon the bird's system.


Really hoping he pulls through!

 

[RadhaVallabhi]

@Lady Jane I did some research and found that if the Nyastin proves resistant your avian vet can prescribe Fluconazole. Also, how are you administering the Nyastin? They said if the medication has to be supplied directly to the yeast or it won't work. Also, hopefully you can get some probiotics. Make sure they have no sugar. One I've tried is Avi-Culture 2 but I couldn't get the p'lets to take it.

 

[Lady Jane]

You are right on that Monica. I will ask my vet again. Can yousuggest one for him?

 

[Monica]

There are different probiotics out there, in gel and powder form. I don't know which one is best! Or if it matters! Sorry about that!

Just sounds silly to say that probiotics may not be beneficial when in fact they could be!

 

[Lady Jane]

Racha I think the next step may be to mix the diflucon with amphotercin B. I am giving the ampho and sustain together by beak in one syringe. So the sustain will contact the yeast directly. I read that anise is an anti fungal as well as tyyme and dandelion. Anyone know about anise? NisI. I will check inroads culture. Thanks much my friends

 

[RadhaVallabhi]

Diflucon and the Fluconazole are the same med so hopeful that will help. Wow I never knew that anise was an anti fungal. I just looked it up. it says it is.

 

[RadhaVallabhi]

I just found this page Remedies-Parrot
It says that cinnamon and some other herb called taheebo is really good against yeast.

 

[sunnysmom]

 

[Lady Jane]

I like that information and pretty flowering herbs to boot! Thanks