Respiratory Infections in Geese - please help

[froggie71]

I try not to give antibiotics if at all necessary especially to waterfowl as there are only a few that are safe for them. I did a lot of research before I gave our duck the terramycin to determine that it was safe. I however was not aware of the probiotics or even yogurt should be given, so I did not do this. She turned out just fine. I may have been just lucky though.

 

[adrian]

She's having a really bad "episode" right now.
She wants to bathe and preen and got herself really excited and worked up. I put her in her little dog kennel and right now she's sitting down and preening her feathers and just gasping and wheezing. Before it was really bad. I think I may have been able to hear some slight gurgling in her lungs, but not much. It's just that her whole body is bobbing with every breath, and her mouth is wide open. It seems to be settling down just somewhat... But she is really stressed out... I'm always so worried it's going to result in her death...

She's also shaking her head quite a bit...

Is Baytril a safe antibiotic for geese? It is Enrofloxacin. I think I may be able to find antibiotics just at our local agricultural supply store. It may be tetrramycin or something like that.

 

[froggie71]

Yes Baytril is safe, as is terramycin or agramycin. These were the only antibiotics I was told were safe for waterfowl. Baytril is what our local wildlife refuges uses as per the avian vet they have.

 

[shelleyd2008]

There is a type of worm that also moves to the lungs, I believe it's tape worms? Either those or roundworms. I wonder if it could be that?

 

[Cottage Rose]

So sorry to hear of your ordeal and trying to get your sweetie some help.
It must be very frustrating.
Has she been checked for gape worms which get in their throats?
Since shes a house goose...do you smoke?
She could be allergic to something in the house.
Also this is a bad time of year for it but she needs sunshine
as much as possible.
If she was mine I would get her on probiotics and Avia Charge 2000
supplement to build her immune system.
This supplement is available via Strombergs.
http://www.strombergschickens.com/
I would also try Vet Rx.
This product has been used for over 100 years. Used in controlling colds, roup, respiratory problems, scaly legs, and eye worm. Many people also use Vet RX to treat their birds before and after taking them to shows. It is safe for all chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and game birds. Easy to follow directions. 2 oz bottle.
Some people think its snake oil but for occasional
upper res. I've had with chickens, coupled with Avia Charge 2000
(I highly recommend) it does the job.
If nothing more the Vet Rx might help her breath better.
Also give her as many dark greens as you can afford to buy.
Most of those veggies you are feeding her are high starch and
lacking in nutrients when compared to greens.
Think romaine, mustard grrens, spinach, chard, kale...not iceberg lettuce.
Dandelion greens are super nutrient dense when available.
I would also feed her raw apples and baked squash or sweet potatoes.
See if you can get her to eat a little bit of grated raw beets but
don't over do on the raw beets. If she refuses these new food keep trying.
Have you tried dry oatmeal?
Best wishes.
I hope this helps

 

[Cottage Rose]

Another thought...has you vet checked for obstructions in the nasal and throat areas?

 

[rainplace]

adrian, any update?