Possible exposure to diseases?

[MagpieDragon]

I have been so stupid!

Forgetting that I shouldn't let Pinto come into contact with other birds, yesterday I held a baby IRN at the petshop. I only realised after I'd already held Pinto ON THE SAME SWEATER that that bird could've had a contagious disease! There doesn't seem to be to be any problem with her yet so I'm hoping we're all clear, but is there anything I can do for her? Or to prevent it in the future? What should I be looking for?

Thx

 

[Jenphilly]

The easiest thing to do is ask the pet store if they have disease testing.... if no, for peace of mind, you have can have easy poop swab testing done thru avianbiotech.com. Order environmental kit, they mail it out, swab up fresh pile of poop, mail it back with form. Minimum for me personally is PBFD, psittacosis and Pacheco.

For future, get yourself F10.... make a spray bottle and spray yourself before getting in car and again at your front door.... spray head to toe with focus and shoes and jacket.... throw pants and shirt in laundry immediately. Wash hands, face and arms thoroughly.

Or easier, no playing with birds you don't know.... I'm a freak about disease testing being involved with the shelter.... so some may say I'm over the top, but love my Max

 

[MagpieDragon]

Thanks so much for the reply @Jenphilly, it really helps! Also, sorry if this is a silly question, but what if F10? I already have a spray bottle.
Again, thx

 

[Jenphilly]

Thanks so much for the reply @Jenphilly, it really helps! Also, sorry if this is a silly question, but what if F10? I already have a spray bottle.
Again, thx

Never silly questions in my book!!

F10 is the disinfecting spray vets use between appointments. Extremely effective but more important - SAFE!

Here is a link for ordering off Amazon. Just be sure it's regular F10sc and not the stuff in green bottle which is cleaner and needs to be wiped down before a bird goes near.

You can find this premixed / ready to use too, but I prefer the concentrate to make as much or little, stronger or weaker...


Amazon.com : F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant (200ml) by F10 SC : Pet Health Care Supplies : Pet Supplies

 

[MagpieDragon]

Thanks again Doctor The advice is highly appreciated!

 

[Jenphilly]

You are very welcome!

We use this at the shelter for quarantine practices, and at home too.

Good luck and hope all your worry is unwarranted,,but I truly understand your concern!

Keep us posted.... and post some pics of your baby, we all love seeing baby pics!

Happy 2018!

 

[MagpieDragon]

Happy 2018 to you to! Here are some pics of my fids-
Now... It's your turn!

 

[Jenphilly]

Is your galah a western? Do not see the 'warty' eye ring too often in the states!

And pics of mine, oh heck they are everywhere! I'm always posting Max videos and pics, but I'll cheat here is a link to a thread of Xmas goodies I posted yesterday!
Max's belated Seriously Nuts Xmas goodies & Lil Monsters goodies | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

And the latest in Max vs Santa battle....

http://forums.avianavenue.com/index.php?threads/that-time-of-year-max-vs-santa-2017.201417/

 

[MagpieDragon]

Haha, both links are so cute!
As for the warty eye ring, we're not from the states Here's a link to Nedd's story-
Nedd's Story | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

@Jmfeish and I actually came with a theory that the amount of bumps around the eyes appear due to age and exposure to direct sunlight. So we now think Nedd is older, but he also had almost constant direct sunlight falling on him in his old home.

 

[Jenphilly]

Haha, both links are so cute!
As for the warty eye ring, we're not from the states Here's a link to Nedd's story-
Nedd's Story | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

@Jmfeish and I actually came with a theory that the amount of bumps around the eyes appear due to age and exposure to direct sunlight. So we now think Nedd is older, but he also had almost constant direct sunlight falling on him in his old home.

I'm not a galah expert, but believe there are western and eastern galahs.... if memory serves, the western have eye rings that are puffier and/or have the bumps or warts. Could be wrong, but maybe interesting reading!

 

[MagpieDragon]

Ah, I'll have to look into that!

 

[Jenphilly]

Ah, I'll have to look into that!

Weird things you read randomly and remember.... but can't recall where I left my car keys!!

 

[finchly]

Love the photos!

Another thing people often forget. In addition to changing your clothes and washing hands, your shoes might track in germs if you’ve been at a pet shop or shelter. So, take your shoes off at the door!

 

[MagpieDragon]

Thanks @finchly

 

[MagpieDragon]

Weird things you read randomly and remember.... but can't recall where I left my car keys!!

Haha! So true

 

[fluffypoptarts]

The girlfriend and I spray everything whenever we go to the birdy store, the vet, etc - saturate clothes, hair, shoes, car. Then we shower as soon as we get home & pitch the clothes in the wash with more F10! F10 is great.

 

[MagpieDragon]

F10 it is! Thanks for all the replies guys- Pinto seems all good and well I will be much more careful in the future around other birds!