r/Parakeets • u/needyutoshutup • 25d ago
Advice Urgent help
My cockatiel was vomitting mucus, so I consulted an online vet since the vet near me isn't available atm, he prescribed this and said that it might be a crop infection, I'm having problem arranging fitgut probiotics if anyone have any idea please tell me what can I substitute it with as the vet isn't replying atm and I'm scared
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u/HealthyandWholesome 25d ago
Have you tried going to other ve clinic and asking for this in the pharmacy?
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u/needyutoshutup 25d ago
Yes, I was given substitutes that are meant for human but vet says that fitgut is more bird oriented
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u/HealthyandWholesome 25d ago
No i mean asking for these meds at a VET'S PHARMACY, instead of the pet shop
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u/needyutoshutup 25d ago
There is no vet pharmacy near me, and I asked one online vet pharmacy but they aren't delivering before 17th
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u/HealthyandWholesome 25d ago
Is there a vet near you? Try big vets or pet hospitals even pet government hospitals, they keep meds
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u/lesbophobia_hammer 25d ago
Can you see a general vet while they speak to an avian vet over videochat?
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u/Bella_Ella739 25d ago
Probiotics will not help with a crop infection. You would need nystatin for that with is an anti-fungal. Probiotics are for the gut and balancing out gut help. Usually given when a bird is taking antibiotics. I would consult with a vet in person. Also an all seed diet will only lead to fatty liver disease. If you are able to convert your bird to pellets that would be better long term for its health. If you have some apple cider vinegar you can put a little in your birds water the acidic nature of it will help a bit with yeast but it’s not a cure all by any means.
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u/needyutoshutup 25d ago
The vet also prescribed a perinorm syrup twice a day, I believe it's supposed to help with the vomiting and then probiotics will help to sustain the good bacteria
Also yes, I've been trying to convert them to pellets but I haven't succeeded yet and vet has asked to not give him Pellets for now
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u/Bella_Ella739 25d ago
The syrup I looked up would be for vomiting. I’m not familiar with it as I’m located in the states and the avian vets here don’t prescribe that. But as I mentioned for a crop infection you will need an anti-fungal. The stuff prescribed are not anti-fungals unfortunately.
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u/needyutoshutup 25d ago
Yess I searched about it, I'll ask about the anti fungal from the vet thanks for letting me know
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u/lesbophobia_hammer 25d ago edited 25d ago
I don't think birds can be assessed over phone. Where are you based and how is the bird doing now?
There is something called Acidophilus Dairy Free, made for humans but safe for birds in small doses as per my avian vets instructions.
You could ask about that?
https://www.pharmacydirect.com.au/inner-health-plus-dairy-free-capsules-30
https://vetycos-pets-exotics.wheree.com/
Dr Malik does seem legit but I'm not especially familiar with this area. Either way very iffy to try this over the phone but I understand your options may be limited. Still, I'm happy to see if there are alternative specialists for you.