Urgent Allergic Reaction Symptoms?

[BluJay]

Hello,

My conure has started a new antibiotic. Since then he will not eat, even his favourite treats. I have been hand feeding him, which he accepts. What are the signs of allergy to medication? I couldn't find the exact seach terms for this. Could it be a minor allergy? Medicine is eythromycin. He had no issue with another macrolide azithromycin.

Thanks,
Jay

 

[rocky'smom]

Best advice is call your vet

 

[BluJay]

Just did. Got in touch with her. GI related nausea. This medication is known for it. Keep up with hand feedings. Every 3-4 hours full crop. Until GI resolves or antibiotic is finished.

 

[Pixiebeak]

Good, I was going to mention nausea. Food should help.
How many days left on it?
And antifungal?

 

[Shezbug]

Antibiotics often cause nausea a lot of the time so some medical practitioners will advise to feed first then medicate 30 mins or so later. It will depend on the medication itself as to whether it should be administered on an empty stomach. I would recommend calling your vet to find out what you should do- feed first or medicate first or even put the medication in the food so both hit at the same time.

Edit: I see you did get back in touch with the vet, I hope you can sort something out so your little one feels better soon.

 

[BluJay]

He puts up quite the fight with handfeedings, but they are all he's eating. Nystatin 100,000 IU at .3 to. 5ml as a preventive twice a day before feedings. Yes he is to have the medication on empty stomach so it absorbs. So he gets it before bed and between feedings. 1 hour empty stomach. It's a wierd medication. 10 days on medication'
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[Shezbug]

He puts up quite the fight with handfeedings, but they are all he's eating. Nystatin 100,000 IU at .3 to. 5ml as a preventive twice a day before feedings. Yes he is to have the medication on empty stomach so it absorbs. So he gets it before bed and between feedings. 1 hour empty stomach. It's a wierd medication.

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[Pixiebeak]

If you bird actually vomits with meds or it's severely nausea they may allow food with.

My gcc vomited with her meds on empty stomach so vet was ok with giving it with food. You and your vet will know what's best.

I can very much sympathize after my multiple round of antibiotics!


Sometimes the cure is so rough. But at least you know this works against the infection.

 

[BluJay]

That's a good idea to ask. He isn't vomiting. Just not eating on his own. Don't get me wrong but it is kinda sweet to see him with a full crop napping under his heater. He most likely hasn't had a true full crop since he was a baby bird. Yawning and making happy beak grinds. Have a recheck on Tuesday, will see if his cocci per field of view or less monoculture are evident.

I don't know how you did it pixiebeak, guess you have to do what you need to do. Vomiting in a bird is mad scary. Every second feels like a hour when it happens. Poor little ta-dah.