Urgent Cockatiel lost a lot of weight after being sick!

[TurboTiel]

Are Nutriberries and AviCakes available to you? Most birds really love these, and they are balanced like pellets with additional vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc. There is also a version of AviCakes that is only available from vets that is formulated specifically for birds recovering from illness. My cockatiel especially likes AviCakes.

Looks like I can get some on ebay, I'll consider! (might even ask a vet about it)

 

[enigma731]

I'm very surprised he isn't still on antibiotics. Typically it takes 7-10 days of them at minimum to clear an infection.

 

[TurboTiel]

I'm very surprised he isn't still on antibiotics. Typically it takes 7-10 days of them at minimum to clear an infection.

The vent didn't say it was necessary? Like the main reason why he was so weak was the huge weight loss he had

 

[Mizzely]

The vent didn't say it was necessary? Like the main reason why he was so weak was the huge weight loss he had

Usually there is an underlying reason for weight loss. For my Jardines, it was that he was fed only a cockatiel seed mix and he only ate the sunflowers and safflowers out of it. So he literally was starving, but his body also was not being nourished by his food which made him ill. He also did not require antibiotics as everything was fueled by a bad diet.

It sounded like he an infection in his "guts?" That would be the likely reason for the weight loss, not that weight loss caused the infection. If the infection doesn't get cleared up, then he may continue to lose weight or at least not gain because the infection would interfere.

Was the antibiotic given an oral? Injection?

 

[TurboTiel]

Usually there is an underlying reason for weight loss. For my Jardines, it was that he was fed only a cockatiel seed mix and he only ate the sunflowers and safflowers out of it. So he literally was starving, but his body also was not being nourished by his food which made him ill. He also did not require antibiotics as everything was fueled by a bad diet.

It sounded like he an infection in his "guts?" That would be the likely reason for the weight loss, not that weight loss caused the infection. If the infection doesn't get cleared up, then he may continue to lose weight or at least not gain because the infection would interfere.

Was the antibiotic given an oral? Injection?

He seems cured now, because he do eat, it'd not that..

He got injections

 

[enigma731]

I would be very surprised if that was physically possible
Can you contact the vet and ask why he isn't on meds now?

 

[TurboTiel]

I would be very surprised if that was physically possible
Can you contact the vet and ask why he isn't on meds now?

I'll look into it.
Though he's doing alot better and I do believe the vet knows what he's doing

 

[Mizzely]

At least here in the States there are sadly a lot of bad vets that DON'T know what they are doing with birds So some of us have learned to be skeptical! We also have an issue with antibiotic resistant bacteria that has been made basically by over using antibiotics when they aren't needed, or not using enough of them when they ARE needed.

So it comes from a place of caring, I promise I have heard of single dose antibiotics shots but I have never been offered one.

 

[TurboTiel]

At least here in the States there are sadly a lot of bad vets that DON'T know what they are doing with birds So some of us have learned to be skeptical! We also have an issue with antibiotic resistant bacteria that has been made basically by over using antibiotics when they aren't needed, or not using enough of them when they ARE needed.

So it comes from a place of caring, I promise I have heard of single dose antibiotics shots but I have never been offered one.

I really do appreciate it!<3 In denmark we only have a few who specialize in birds, they're not bad at all!
I have to drive 2 and a half hours to see mine, and believe me, he's the best vet I've ever been to.
He used to have cockatiels himself and therefore had a very good understanding about what he was doing.
I was in contact with alot of different vets and none of them knew what to do. So I kept searching and eventually came across this vet.
Honestly I'm glad I did!
Turbo is eating and feeling much better, he just needs to gain weight

 

[Mizzely]

I really do appreciate it!<3 In denmark we only have a few who specialize in birds, they're not bad at all!
I have to drive 2 and a half hours to see mine, and believe me, he's the best vet I've ever been to.
He used to have cockatiels himself and therefore had a very good understanding about what he was doing.
I was in contact with alot of different vets and none of them knew what to do. So I kept searching and eventually came across this vet.
Honestly I'm glad I did!
Turbo is eating and feeling much better, he just needs to gain weight

I am glad

Ripley came to me needing to gain 30 grams (was at 200 with a sharp keel bone, needing to be about 230, maybe more). For him I do the mash I described (I am using Zupreem Embrace Plus), plus I use Avitech AviGain (not sure if that is there but it is for weight gain). I also mix in Red Palm Oil for the Vitamin A as he is very deficient in it. I sometimes also add in almond butter, hemp seeds, or chia seeds. Healthy proteins and fats will help a lot!

He is now up 10 grams in the last 2 months

 

[TurboTiel]

I am glad

Ripley came to me needing to gain 30 grams (was at 200 with a sharp keel bone, needing to be about 230, maybe more). For him I do the mash I described (I am using Zupreem Embrace Plus), plus I use Avitech AviGain (not sure if that is there but it is for weight gain). I also mix in Red Palm Oil for the Vitamin A as he is very deficient in it. I sometimes also add in almond butter, hemp seeds, or chia seeds. Healthy proteins and fats will help a lot!

He is now up 10 grams in the last 2 months

I am honestly sure Turbo is just being very picky because that's very like him.
This morning I put out a few seeds on a towel to see if he eats.
he eats but is very picky about what seeds he wants to eat.
I'll order some pellets asap and hoping it'll help him a bit...

For now I'll get him to eat just about everything he wants.

 

[TurboTiel]

I'm going to reply to this thread just to update ya all.
Turbo is back at being healthy and well.
he has gained weight.
he started to play and sing again.
Honestly I can't thank everyone enough for helping me out!

Turbo is now getting pellets alongside seeds and vegetables, so far he seems alright!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to help me and little Turbo out.
<3

 

[sunnysmom]

Such pretty tiels! I'm glad Turbo is doing better.

 

[Mizzely]

Awesome news!

 

[Shezbug]

Lovely picture and excellent update