@Tash76 I don’t know what medications you were using or how long so it’s hard to say what effect they may have had but meds are certainly dangerous . Extended use or high dosages of azithromycine can damage the heart and liver for example.
An ongoing respiratory infection could be aspergillosis. Asper can be cured with antifungals like itraconizole and treating the secondary infections that can arise from the weakened immune system that’s under attack from the fungus. It can be very hard to cure an aspergillosis infection, it’s also costly and time intensive. The infection and the medication to cure it can permanently damage the birds organs so the best method of dealing with Asper is prevention.
Aspergillus strains exist pretty much anywhere, waterfowl can be more prone to it being in damp environments, though the most likely source of infection for domestic birds is contaminated damp feed or bedding, though a bird kept in good conditions can still be infected if their immune system is compromised by another health issue.
There are a number of viral, parasitical, and bacterial factors that could also be the cause of your duck’s sickness. I think only a vet can say for certain what it is.
In future you could try VetRx or a bit of apple cider vinegar in their water, it won’t cure Asper or some of the other nastier things that could be causing the illness but it will help with the mild stuff. I’d also give them vitamins to boost their immune system, rooster booster is one you can find at tractor supply.
An ongoing respiratory infection could be aspergillosis. Asper can be cured with antifungals like itraconizole and treating the secondary infections that can arise from the weakened immune system that’s under attack from the fungus. It can be very hard to cure an aspergillosis infection, it’s also costly and time intensive. The infection and the medication to cure it can permanently damage the birds organs so the best method of dealing with Asper is prevention.
Aspergillus strains exist pretty much anywhere, waterfowl can be more prone to it being in damp environments, though the most likely source of infection for domestic birds is contaminated damp feed or bedding, though a bird kept in good conditions can still be infected if their immune system is compromised by another health issue.
There are a number of viral, parasitical, and bacterial factors that could also be the cause of your duck’s sickness. I think only a vet can say for certain what it is.
In future you could try VetRx or a bit of apple cider vinegar in their water, it won’t cure Asper or some of the other nastier things that could be causing the illness but it will help with the mild stuff. I’d also give them vitamins to boost their immune system, rooster booster is one you can find at tractor supply.
