Sorry for your loss of Angel. There is a difference between finding yeast and the specific organism that is avian gastric yeast, did the vet specifically say he found AGY in Sprocket? I have had 3 birds with AGY, the drug of choice and really the only one that has been proven effective against an active infection is Amphotericin B. AGY is a tough thing to deal with, and so is Ampho B, and can be accompanied by other issues as well such as secondary infections. It can be brought under control but it is my understanding that it cannot be completely eradicated. The AGY organism likes to live in the area between the proventriculus and the ventriculus and is not always shed in the droppings so it may not always be found in a fecal exam. I have a bird currently undergoing treatment for AGY and he is not allowed contact with the other birds during the treatment, he is in the same room but is not allowed out of the cage time with the others.
Avian Gastric Yeast - will it ever get better?
I've had an awful 48 hours. My sweet boy Angel unexpectedly passed away yesterday, seemingly due to liver inflammation but we will have more information after the necropsy. He struggled with avian gastric yeast earlier this year which seemingly got better as he hadn't shown any symptoms since the initial treatment. However, his cage mate, Sprocket, is now showing symptoms and the vet has found yeast in his droppings. I'm really at my wits end here and need support. Does anyone have experience dealing with avian gastric yeast? Any tips on dealing with it? Will I ever be able to get him another cage mate or will he have to be solo for the rest of his life due to the illness? Any help or support is appreciated
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I'm very sorry for your loss of Angel.
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Cody has asked excellent questions as well as given advice.
We have a forum member who had a budgie with AGY that lived well for many years although there were recurring bouts of treatment required.
Have you heard back from the vet with regard to the type yeast in Sprocket's droppings yet?
What treatments have been prescribed for him?
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The purpose of this forum is to promote the BEST PRACTICES in the care of budgies for their optimal Health and Well-Being
Avian Association of Veterinarians
Cody has asked excellent questions as well as given advice.
We have a forum member who had a budgie with AGY that lived well for many years although there were recurring bouts of treatment required.
Have you heard back from the vet with regard to the type yeast in Sprocket's droppings yet?
What treatments have been prescribed for him?
A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
CuttleBones, Mineral Blocks and Manu Clay Roses
Safe Foods for Budgies
The Truth about GRIT
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.
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Posting on the Forums
Let's Talk Budgies!
FAQ
Articles
Be Prepared for Veterinary Care Expense
Avian First Aid
Quarantine IS Necessary!
A heartfelt plea to forum members new and old
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
Essentials to a Great Cage
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