Hello everyone
I have a male indian ringneck (2years and 4 months old), who got diagnosed two months ago with staphylococcus aureus.
It all started last winter with his right foot who was constantly itchy and he was picking on the skin (hurting himself and causing wounds). The vet got a sample from that area, did tests and the conclusion was that he has a staphylococcus aureus infection. Apparently my bird got this staph from another bird that was on oral antibiotics (probably from my parents parrot, indirectly from me or my mom).
The vet gave me 3 syringes with vitamins and a substance (didn't tell, prbably an antibiotic?), and i was supposed to give my bird a few ml twice a day.
I don't want to look as a bad owner, i had birds my entire life, but this parrot can't be forced into receiving anything in the beak. I can't catch him and hold him still, he is very scared and after two attempts i knew i didn't want to traumatize him (especially because it was a treatment that was for 14-16 days) so i just gave him local treatment (Baneocin powder and Betadine). There are days when the leg is better and then he is picking on the skin again... and i know local treatment doesn't necessarly get rid of this staph.
My issue is, if untreated, staphylococcus can lead to other complications in organs or in his body?
And aren't other alternatives for treaments? something soluble that can be put in water? or anything? - this vet is the only one in my small town that knows birds, but he is so arrogant and hard to talk with...
Thank you
I have a male indian ringneck (2years and 4 months old), who got diagnosed two months ago with staphylococcus aureus.
It all started last winter with his right foot who was constantly itchy and he was picking on the skin (hurting himself and causing wounds). The vet got a sample from that area, did tests and the conclusion was that he has a staphylococcus aureus infection. Apparently my bird got this staph from another bird that was on oral antibiotics (probably from my parents parrot, indirectly from me or my mom).
The vet gave me 3 syringes with vitamins and a substance (didn't tell, prbably an antibiotic?), and i was supposed to give my bird a few ml twice a day.
I don't want to look as a bad owner, i had birds my entire life, but this parrot can't be forced into receiving anything in the beak. I can't catch him and hold him still, he is very scared and after two attempts i knew i didn't want to traumatize him (especially because it was a treatment that was for 14-16 days) so i just gave him local treatment (Baneocin powder and Betadine). There are days when the leg is better and then he is picking on the skin again... and i know local treatment doesn't necessarly get rid of this staph.
My issue is, if untreated, staphylococcus can lead to other complications in organs or in his body?
And aren't other alternatives for treaments? something soluble that can be put in water? or anything? - this vet is the only one in my small town that knows birds, but he is so arrogant and hard to talk with...
Thank you