Chipper was examined by an avian vet that has been in business for over 30 years. He seemed to know his business. After he examined my Chipper and we discussed what had been done so far he suggested the only way to get rid of the yeast was amphotericin B. The other antifungal suggested here on AA was Variconazole. This vet said it does not have a good enough track record yet. He does not prescribe this medication. I learned that amph. B is not absorbed systemically in the body so there will be no side effects. That was a load off my plate. He instructed me and demonstrated with Chipper the proper way to give medication by beak. I was not doing it the correct way. Amph. B has only a 14 day shelf life after being mixed for administration so tx. is for 30 days. One bottle cost me $15. so more will be needed. When amph. B is finished I wait 10 days and begin to collect droppings for 5 days for a PCR test. If the yeast is still active then plan on more amph. B mixed with Nystatin or potassium benzoate. Vet said the ACV was a waste of time and energy. Chipper weighed in at 52 gms. which is very good. So all in all it was a good visit. Oh by the way both birds are receiving treatment. He also said something interesting - there is no need for a pro biotic because amph. is not considered an antibiotic.
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That is great news! I hope Chipper starts showing improvement with this new medicine.
Oh Dianne, that's wonderful news..!! nothing like a GOOD avian vet..hope Chipper is on the mend...
