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I have a 14 yr old cockatiel ,that has started breathing abnormal,he acts as if he is having trouble breathing and his feathers are fluffed out.I am on a limited income,but I hate to see him suffer.

Submitted: 310 days and 11 hours ago.

Category: Bird

Value: $9

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Age: >12; Male; Breed: cockatiel

Already Tried:
nothing make sure he has food and water,given him treats,I know he is getting old.

Answer

Hi there. It sounds as if he may have a respiratory infection, which he may have succumbed too because his immune system is not as strong as it once was (due to age).
It would be a good idea for him to have a course of antibiotics, in case this is a bacterial infection.
You can get an antibiotic called 'Terramycin' very often without prescription, if you're unable to get to a vet, it contains the drug 'oxytetracycline' which is good for respiratory disorders.
The dosage is 4-12mg/litre of water for 7 days.
Alternatively you can get other antibiotics on prescription from the vet which may be much better, such as 'Baytril' and 'Doxycycline'.
This may help
Regards Andrea
andrea roberts39945.6079108449

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Answered:	5/12/2009

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15 years in companion animal practise, BVM&S degree Edinburgh university

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