Posted by spusna84 on January 04, 2003 at 19:41:27:
In Reply to: Green Winged with breathing difficulties posted by Westy on January 04, 2003 at 10:53:49:
:I wonder if anyone can help?
:We have a three year old GW Macaw. He/she was seriousley ill exactly one year ago. Symptoms--- desparate breathing difficulties and prolific vomiting. Tests for lead poisoning etc, were carried out, pssitacosis considered etc by our nearest bird specialist vet.
:All proved inconclusive but after several antibiotic treatments the bird settled down--although never quite breathing as before.
:The 2 other birds housed nearby and close companions, a Blue and Gold and a Mollucan Cockatoo, are totally unaffected.
:Almost a year to the day the problem has reacurred. Does anyone have anything to offer? Thanks in anticipation.
:
One possibility could be the dust from your moluccan. Some macaws are very sensitive to cockatoo dust (although I only heard of breathing difficulties, not the vomiting you mention). Also, was your GW tested for aspergillosis? That's a fungal infection that can also cause breathing problems. Do you run an air filter in your birds' room?
Good luck!
Sharon
