Hen aspirated Baytril

[ptowne]

I just gave my hen a dose of Baytril prescribed by the vet and she seems to have aspirated some into her lungs. She is making a wheezing, wet sound when she breathes. My vet is closed. She is sitting up on her roost. Will she be okay? Can I do anything to help her?
Pam

 

[hinkjc]

There is nothing you can do. Keep an eye on her and hope for the best. The air sacs are very sensitive on birds and this can be fatal. I hope not, but you should be prepared for the worst. Please keep us posted on how she does. Fingers crossed that not much went in there.

Jody

 

[ptowne]

Well, it's been over 24 hours and she seems okay. I really hope she's going to be alright.
Pam

 

[Renee]

Hi Pam,
Keep us posted.
Renee

 

[ptowne]

She had her last dose of Baytril tonight. She still seems okay, still thin and tired, but okay. I'm going to give her a nice bowl of yogurt and oatmeal in the morning to get some good bacteria back in her after the Baytril.
Pam

 

[spook]

How scary that had to have been. I am glad she is done with that medication, for your sake.
Some good ole scrambled egg, some cooked rice and a few green grass sprigs should perk her right up! They say not to give cut grass, but a little included in her breakfast/supper cut up should just peek her intrest for the food.
Take care,
Kel

 

[hinkjc]

Pam, I'm glad to hear she is doing ok too. Thank goodness. :aww I hope she's feeling much better soon.

Jody