Salmonella in parrots
Other names: Salmonella
Symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Arthritis
- Embryo/chick death
How it spreads
Contamination of food with the droppings of rodents, wild birds and insects.
Diagnosis
Fecal culture, PCR.
Treatment
Antibiotic according to sensitivity under veterinary supervision. [Update 3] Merck: Salmonella occasionally appears in ornamental birds; treatment is by culture and sensitivity.
Prevention
Rodent and insect control, storing grain in sealed containers.
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.
Other diseases
- Chlamydiosis (parrot fever)
- Avian tuberculosis (mycobacteria)
- Gram-negative bacterial infection (E. coli/Klebsiella/Pseudomonas)
- Chronic sinusitis (mycoplasma)
- Clostridial infection
- Bumblefoot