Sick Pea Chick Died - Going to Vet School For Necropsy - Will Post Results

[casportpony]

I typed in Fish Zole and this is what popped up. Is this the same thing?
http://www.jefferspet.com/fish-antibiotics/camid/PET/cp/1441/id/30036142RPTY/

Yes. Items TL-FM and TL-FP, 250mg metronidazole

 

[kuntrygirl]

I THINK I FOUND THE (metronidazole)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said Fish Zole and he had no idea what I was talking about. Ok, so now I am scratching my head. How can they sell it and the vet says you need a prescription?

A fish store sells it for $10.00 @ 5 gr powder. Is that enough or do I need to buy more grams? Anyone? Where is Frosty when we need her???????? :/

 

[kuntrygirl]

Ok.
Just out of curiosity, I called a few vets in my area to confirm if they were avian vets or not and they said no. They have NO knowledge of birds or any other exotic pet.
I asked them about the metronidazole. They said that they do not have the medication in their office . They would have to see the patient and then call the prescription in to a pharmacy. So, they can't dispense it without seeing the patient and they don't see peas. They did give me 2 numbers to 2 "supposidly" new exotic bird vets in another city. I called and talked to one office and they don't have the meds either. This office was not too helpful. I won't be bringing any of my animals there in the future.
I called the 2nd office and I had to explain to the receptionist what I needed and why. She said that she would talk to the exotic bird vet and let me know but she was sure that they would have to call the med in because they didn't have it. I gave her my number and waiting to hear back from the vet. They may call back and tell me that I have to bring the pea in.
I still have not heard back from my regular avian vet. He may be at lunch. :/
It's a waiting game. *sigh*.

Hmmmm... I surprised that they don't have any metronidazole, it's used in dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, horses and of course, birds. Even our local cat rescue place has some.

My blackhead nightmare started a little over a year ago, and like you, I tried calling vets all around me, but none would help without seeing the birds. I also tried calling the vet school at UC Davis and got the same answer, bring them here. I talked to a turkey vet in Michigan and he said, and I quote, "they're all going to die". I finally found a good avian vet and got a good supply of the meds needed. I have also talked to the pathologists at the State Lab and they have been very helpful.

I'm so glad that I found a good avian vet. Now if he could just call me back.

And he said that they are going to die?????????? OMG!!! A vet BETTER not tell me that. I feel that we should do everything in our power to save our animals. I know everyone doesn't think that way but I do.

This is a learning experience for me. I will be well stocked from here on out. You bet your bottom dollar. :/

 

[kuntrygirl]

Is amoxicillan the same thing as metronidazole?

 

[casportpony]

I THINK I FOUND THE (metronidazole)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said Fish Zole and he had no idea what I was talking about. Ok, so now I am scratching my head. How can they sell it and the vet says you need a prescription?
A fish store sells it for $10.00 @ 5 gr powder. Is that enough or do I need to buy more grams? Anyone? Where is Frosty when we need her???????? :/

5 grams equals 5000mg, so it's way more than enough, but I think it will be hard to give her a safe dose that was. Can you still get the Flagyl fron your friend? You don't need many....

Grams to milligrams
http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-milligrams.htm

 

[kuntrygirl]

I THINK I FOUND THE (metronidazole)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said Fish Zole and he had no idea what I was talking about. Ok, so now I am scratching my head. How can they sell it and the vet says you need a prescription?
A fish store sells it for $10.00 @ 5 gr powder. Is that enough or do I need to buy more grams? Anyone? Where is Frosty when we need her???????? :/

5 grams equals 5000mg, so it's way more than enough, but I think it will be hard to give her a safe dose that was. Can you still get the Flagyl fron your friend? You don't need many....

Grams to milligrams
http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-milligrams.htm

Yes, I should be able to get the pills. She is at work now but will check when she gets home. Thanks for the link to the chart.

 

[casportpony]

If you get the powder, and it's like this, then maybe Frosty could work some magic?
http://www.wedgewoodpetrx.com/items/metronidazole-oral-powder.html

 

[casportpony]

I would feel much better knowing that you were giving it to her in pill form.

 

[kuntrygirl]

If you get the powder, and it's like this, then maybe Frosty could work some magic?
http://www.wedgewoodpetrx.com/items/metronidazole-oral-powder.html

I wonder why people can buy the SAME med at the fish store but need a prescription from the vet?

 

[kuntrygirl]

I would feel much better knowing that you were giving it to her in pill form.

Me 2. That powder looks scary.