Help! Phoenix can't breathe through nose...

[Chantilly Lace]

My poor Phoenix (macaw) woke up with such a stuffy, congested nose that he can't breathe through his nose. There was so much mucus that it covered his whole upper beak.

The vet is not in until 3. Poor baby! What in the world could be wrong with him? I had a cold last week but the vet said they cannot catch our colds. What can I do to help him until 3?

 

[TikiLola]

I would steam up the bathroom and take him in there for a few minutes.

 

[ncGreyBirdLady]

Good advice to steam up the bathroom and take him into the steamy room

 

[Chantilly Lace]

Ok, I will do that. We have 90% humidity here in FL, you would think that would be enough! We have 3 air filters, one by each macaw cage and one by the cockatoo. I guess it could be an allergy thing, but I definitely want the vet to reassure me.

 

[April]

Oh dear,I agree right into the shower he goes. I hope your baby boy will be ok.

 

[ncGreyBirdLady]

I hope that the steam will helpPlease keep Us posted after You have taken him to the Vet

 

[Chantilly Lace]

Thank you!

Haha, he keeps trying to fly into the shower! I don't want him to be wet right now so I won't let him go in. He is so confused, he knows that when he hears the shower, it is time to go in!

 

[Holiday]

He may have a sinus infection. If so, the vet may do a nasal flush and prescribe some antibiotics.

The steamy bathroom will definitely help If you're not taking him in until three, can he not have a shower? I've showered Max and taken him in later in the afternoon. Seems like being right under the warm water is helpful to clear the nares.

 

[Chantilly Lace]

Thanks Holiday...I was reading through some threads you posted about Max having something similar, what ended up being his diagnosis?

 

[Holiday]

Thanks Holiday...I was reading through some threads you posted about Max having something similar, what ended up being his diagnosis?

He had a sinus infection, and he is prone to chronic sinus issues. He's hypersensitive to dust and to dry air. So, I have to keep his room filtered and humidified. He has to be steamed weekly to keep the problems at bay. Really, what I need to do is get the p'lets out of his room (they're dustier than you might think), and I do intend to, if I can find them a suitable situation. I don't have another room here for them.

 

[suncoast]

You can also maybe hold a warm wash cloth over his nares to see if it will loosen up some the gunk.

Ginger

 

[Daisy's Mom]

Aww poor little baby.. It sounds like he has some sorta infection.. Will definitely needs antibiotics and a nasal flush from the vets.. Mikey had this same problem in the beginning of the year.. Mikey still needs nasal flushes about once a month so me and my dad do them.. Definitely as others have said a nice steamy bathroom should help until you get to the vets..

 

[birdlvr466]

Moved this thread to 911 so it will get seen by more people.

 

[marian]

Good luck Chantel hope phoenix gets feeling better.I can't give you any advice.I know nothing about Macaws.Keep us updated.

 

[crzybrdldy]

Chantel I agree with the steamy bathroom, if it isn't a problem maybe you could let Phoenix go ahead and have a shower, that would be a good way to get his nares and beak cleaned up without having to do a rub. It should help him to sneeze and loosen that junk up.

Can't wait to hear what your vet does.

Sending you and Phoenix positive energy.

 

[Skyler]

 

[Macaw Lover]

Remember, when at the vets and they do a culture have the sensitivity done also before any antibiotics are given. You want to make sure you are giving one that will kill whatever might be growing and not just a stab in the dark. That test is going to cost more granted but it is always better to do it right the first time around.

People need to make it a habit to have it done and not allow the vet to just give any drug to a) hope like heck the guess is the correct one, and b) get the patient out the door and if it doesn't work, what the heck, they will be back for another visit.

 

[TheBeesKnees]

Yes, steaming up the shower should help! Too bad they don't have "netty pots" for macaws! Hope he'll be ok!! Please keep up updated!!

 

[Bokkapooh]

Please keep us updated on your darling phoenix A hot steamy bathroom always helps relieve my sinuses, so it hopefully works on Phoenix

 

[WingedVictory]

Good advice from above on the effects of steam. Many times a good steam will breakup any debris and mucus and it will drain. When using a humidifier alway add a few drops of GSE or F-10 to keep it disinfected.

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