OTC meds from feed stores unavailable due to govt crackdown?!?

[akatrielle]

(cross - posted from sick bird post)

Help! None of the pet stores in the Bay Area carry waterborne (to mix in) tetracyclene, or any other antibiotics. They said the gov't has cracked down on OTC antibiotics. The local avian hospital said they can give us oral antibiotics for all 5 birds, but will require we come in for an exam ($70, and then the cost of the meds) - they said they don't do water-mix meds because you can't control the dosage to the girls (some might drink much more than others), and because the taste might put them off their water, and then they'd be dehydrated AND sick.

Should I believe the "pros", or try to find antibiotics at a feed store further away/online?

Girls are gaping/sneezing, and one is being orally treated for more serious symptoms of infection (quarantined).

Thank you!

 

[robin416]

I would call my state vet for confirmation. Too many times feed store personnel make things up just because it sounds good. Our stores seem to be well stocked here for water soluble antibiotics.

 

[akatrielle]

We found some in a place not TOO far away (25 miles) and The Boy is on his way now to pick it up.

Hopefully this will nip whatever the chickies are fighting in the bud before they show any more severe symptoms. I love them so much already, and would hate to lose them.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

That's odd. I was in the local Tractor Supply over the weekend and they had all the meds they usually carry.

 

[Pumpkinpup]

Sounds like someone made up a story to cover their fanny when out of stock on the items you needed

 

[klutzyruth]

I use Lambert Vet Supply. So often, I can't get what I need in a nearby store.
http://www.lambertvetsupply.com/OTC-Pet-Medications.php
Ruth