My pet gosling is breathing heavily and wheezing. What's wrong?

Thanks for reaching out about your gosling. The medication depends on the diagnosis (bacterial, fungal, aspiration, other). A veterinary visit is recommended to assist with an assessment and diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing supplemental heat to prevent getting cold and additional stress might help but is not a treatment. Monitor activity and appetite. Good luck.

This may indicate an infection )bacterial, fungal, parasites, etc.) or a foreign body in her throat. Consider an exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl. If indicated, antibiotics may be administered or dispensed to treat infection.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Eggwin. Respiratory concerns as you described could be a tracheal obstruction, fungal or bacterial respiratory infection, enlarged coelomic organs (liver, spleen, renal, reproductive) or other problems. At this age, infections diseases or obstructions more likely. A veterinary visit is recommended the sooner the better as it sounds as if she is in distress. Good luck.

I would have expect it to get better on these antibiotics, in that case there is a very good chance that it's a fungal infection rather than a bacterial infection, you need to take her back to the vet ASAP and ask him to try an anti fungal treatment.

Hi there! It sounds like Troy might be dealing with an upper respiratory infection with his sneezing, deeper breathing, and inability to cope with exercise well. Unfortunately, this would require antibiotics to treat. I would recommend calling and finding a veterinarian that treats birds. They will likely recommend an x-ray to ensure that the infection has not progressed to a severe pneumonia before treating. In the meantime, warm and humid air is easier to breathe when the respiratory tract is inflamed. You can turn on a warm shower and bring him into the bathroom for 5-10 minutes at a time. Closely watch his eating, drinking, and elimination habits during this time as well, as sick birds may also stop eating and become dehydrated. I hope this helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for reaching out about Rosin and including photos. This could be an upper or lower respiratory disease situation. If struggling to breath, needs to see a veterinarian ASAP, even if this means an emergency visit this evening. No nasal discharge noted on pictures but could still be an upper respiratory condition. You can try placing in the steamy bathroom for 5-10 minutes to see if this helps, but nothing else can be done at home. Respiratory problems can be bacterial or fungal, enlarged organs (liver, spleen), reproductive, inhaled foreign body or toxicity. A veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.