I for one an not an advocate of ACV. But the one thing I have learned is it does change the PH in the gut and you would have to follow up any treatments with probiotics to restore the PH levels in the gut.
Long ago, Beak Appetit did have a bit of dried cheese in it, which is how it got its name. It hasn't had any cheese in it for years.I did give them some fresh cut spinach? Would that do it? And no, no cheese in the mix. Don't know quite how it got that name lol.
t she is now getting some Beak Appetite Cheese Teaser which she absolutely loves,
Cheese is fine. It it is milk that contains lactose that a bird can not digest, which cheese does not have lactose.
---------------------------------------The definition of "moderation and occasionally" is a "pea" sized piece or smaller and at the most once per week but more like once per month.
Yes, I know, but the bandaid will have to do until the vet appt. in March.
Ah...but that is putting a band-aid on the problem, instead of finding the cause of the latest episode of runny poops.
Ah...but I had asked my vet prior to giving some cheese, and he told me it was fine in moderation and occassionally. At the time I was asking for additional Vit A sources aside from greens, which at the time there was little interest, and vtiamin suppliments, and cuttlebone/mineral block. In 16 years I have not had an impaction or any digestive problems related to it, AND I do get necropsys on unexplained deaths.
Peas size or smaller, depending on the size of bird.The definition of "moderation and occasionally" is a "pea" sized piece or smaller and at the most once per week but more like once per month.
ACV and GSE are mild antibacterial products. Here at out house when we have time on our side I like to use the holistic approach to treating our birds. I have watched both work doing wet mounts and gram stains. The do not work as fast as an antibiotic but they do lower the bacterial counts. I would not call using ACV masking the problem as you are using it without knowing for sure what type of bacteria or possible infection your bird has. Many avian vets are moving towards holistic medications when the condition of the bird does not warrant a antibiotic. We use ACV here a lot and have never had a problem or reaction to it. Another product we keep on hand is a product called AviPow, (Pau d'arco), it also work on minor upsets and bacterial or fungal problems. I recommend everyone keep a few of the holistic products on hand for minor problems. No holistic medication takes the place of a diagnostic vet visit when you have an emergency.
Yes, I know, but the bandaid will have to do until the vet appt. in March.