Why isn't my bird's airway infection getting better with antibiotics?

Thanks for reaching out about Sunny. Nasal discharge can be caused by a few things: bacterias, fungi, viruses, inflammation, foreign bodies, vitamin A deficiency, and more. Not all antibiotics work on all bacteria. Were any cultures performed? Short 10-15 minute bouts in the steamy bathroom might relieve some congestion. Diet should be reviewed to provide adequate vitamin A. Ensure that Sunny is away from the kitchen, especially when cooking or other aerosols or aromatic sources. If the sneezing does not clear, diagnostic tests should be performed to determine a cause. Good luck.

Poor Fudge! If he is still not improving after a course of antibiotics, it would be best to bring him back to your vet for another exam as well as some additional testing. A chest X-ray or bloodwork may be beneficial in seeing if the infection is still present, or if there is something else ongoing that also needs to be treated. It is also a good idea to separate Fudge into a hospital cage so that your other bird doesn't pick on him and stress him out, and so that any contagious illness isn't spread. Keeping the hospital cage warm, quiet, and with easy access to food and water can also help keep Fudge comfortable while he recovers.

Thanks for reaching out and including a photo. No antibiotic will treat all bacterial infections. Not all respiratory problems are bacterial, let alone infectious. There are several viral diseases possible, and many non-infectious problems. Inhaled toxins or foreign bodies can cause respiratory problems. An enlarged liver, spleen or other internal organs can not allow chickens to take a deep breathe. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Is the abdomen distended? Ascites (fluid accumulation) can be due to liver, kidney, ovarian and other problems. Draining the fluid (through a veterinary visit) can relieve symptoms but is probably not a cure. Good luck.

If his problem is caused by an infection than there should be some improvement after 7 days of Baytril. You should call your vet and give him/her an update as your vet may want to try a different antibiotic or a different medication. It is concerning that he has not showed any improvement and is still having trouble.

Thanks for reaching out about Poco. Even though Amoxicillin is a good antibiotic, it doesn't treat everything and often does not treat many of the bacterial that cause respiratory concerns in birds. Not all respiratory problems are caused by bacteria, fungi and viral are also possibilities. If problems continue, consider doing some diagnostics testing. Good luck.

It looks like your vet gave you an antibiotic and an anti-fungal medication. Without knowing what exam/diagnosis was given, it would be hard to determine if this is correct, but these are medications used for general illness in birds so if your vet suspects a general infection or illness, they would be given. If Sunny isn't improving on the medications, additional examination with your vet is best to try and pinpoint the causes.

A lot of times, respiratory infections in cats are caused by a virus, not bacteria, so antibiotics will be ineffective. I would keep giving them to Tofu as directed by your vet, and I can give you some things you can try at home to see if they help her. You can use these methods on your other cat as a well, and I'd take that cat into the vet for a check up this week. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Best of luck, I hope this helps!