I have had Damsy for 1 month and I was finally able to locate a Bird Doc to look at Damsyl and tell me how healthy she is. I am freaked out right now as the following wad sent to me after Damsyl's blood tests. Please read and tell me if I can get antibiotics and what antibiotics are available over the counter. I ask this as it cost me $400 to get her looked at by this Bird Doc and she charges over $150 - $250 for any meds needed.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS:
Fecal exam: Gram Negative rods, Gram positive rods and Yeast. This is an abnormal finding. The normal flora of
Eclectus Parrots’ Gastrointestinal tract are ONLY gram positive rods. Since there are Gram Negative Rods and
yeast, additional tests may be required to determine which antibiotics are best suited to clear up the unusual bacteria.
Complete Blood Count: Increase in Packed Cell volume(PCV), increase in Monocytes and Increase in Eosinophils.
These results indicate that Damsyl is slightly dehydrated (increase in PCV) and may have a chronic parasite
infection, and should be re-evaluated.
Can any of you provide me with good advice as to what to do?
We have a farm store that has antibiotics for all birds and other anamals.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS:
Fecal exam: Gram Negative rods, Gram positive rods and Yeast. This is an abnormal finding. The normal flora of
Eclectus Parrots’ Gastrointestinal tract are ONLY gram positive rods. Since there are Gram Negative Rods and
yeast, additional tests may be required to determine which antibiotics are best suited to clear up the unusual bacteria.
Complete Blood Count: Increase in Packed Cell volume(PCV), increase in Monocytes and Increase in Eosinophils.
These results indicate that Damsyl is slightly dehydrated (increase in PCV) and may have a chronic parasite
infection, and should be re-evaluated.
Can any of you provide me with good advice as to what to do?
We have a farm store that has antibiotics for all birds and other anamals.