In the Care of a Canary Bird Be Aware That the Common Cold is a Possibility.
Good care of a canary bird will help prevent respiratory
infections which may escalate into worse conditions.
Many respiratory infections may seem to be just a common cold but...
The common cold shares symptoms with other more serious fatal canary
diseases. In order to give good canary care you must know...
Some Causes of Respiratory Illness
Some Symptoms for this Canary Disease are...
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fluffed up
feathers
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quick breathing
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excessive sleeping
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listlessness
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tail-bobbing
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blue legs.
These symptoms probably will be accompanied by...
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nasal discharge
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coughing and sneezing.
If you see these symptoms provide a warm and low
stress environment.
Some fatal diseases start with these same symptoms
so, if possible, see an avian vet in the care of a canary bird with
respiratory illness.
Bacterial infections causing respiratory distress
are often helped with...
Antibiotic and Probiotic.
In the case of severe bacterial infection an antibiotic may be
needed to halt the growth of the illness. Antibiotic will NOT
help if the illness is caused by a virus or other pathogen.
When I suspect a bacterial infection I use Ornacyn
Plus Antibiotic.
Ornacyn is a treatment for respiratory diseases of
pet birds AND helps correct vitamin deficiencies. It has a broad
spectrum antibiotic (erythromycin) plus essential vitamins & amino
acids to aid with care of a canary bird.
I use an antibiotic only in very sick birds that I suspect of having a bacterial infection.
Otherwise I use a probiotic.
Antibiotic is powerful stuff and should be used
cautiously. It actually has a detrimental effect on your birds
system.
When you do use an antibiotic make sure--after the
antibiotic treatment--to use a...
Probiotic.
Use a probiotic to help replace the beneficial
bacteria that the antibiotic may have killed. A probiotic plus
a healthy diet helps condition your canary's digestive system and
repair a faulty immune system while combating illness.
Use of a probiotic in a healthy bird helps prevent
illness by building a healthy digestive and immune system. So...
Before your canary gets sick use probiotic regularly
in your care of a canary bird.
Click here for more on probiotic.
Prevent respiratory disease by...
...keeping your canary out of drafts and
avoiding sudden temperature changes. Also, by keeping your
canary's home...
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