Bacteria are a class of tiny
organisms that can affect our bird's health; the most common are E-Coli, Strep,
Citrobacter and Staph.
Antibiotics are a group of drugs that are primarily used to treat diseases caused by bacteria, for these antibiotics to be effective they must be prescribed by an avian vet who will prescribe the correct drug and dose for your bird after taking a culture test.
Symptoms of diseases caused by bacteria can include droppings that are green or watery. Ingested bacteria can irritate the bowel and damage the bird's kidneys and liver. Weight loss, vomiting and respiratory signs such as laboured breathing, coughing or sneezing is all signs of a bacteria infection.
Bacteria can be caused by inhaled or ingested infections and left unattended it is life threatening.
These bacteria are usually associated with water,grit,sand,seed ,old contaminated food,draughty areas,stress,humid areas,dusty spots and wet or dirty cages.