Canker, Cocci, Worms - Treatment

December 6, 2009

Also to add, if i need to treat i would use the following:

Worms - chevita ascapilla + ( one capsules treats all forms of worms, very effective, i wouldnt use anything else).

Cocci - Baycox for 3 days ( only available from vets but very effective and can be used throughout the season without effecting form if the birds get re infested).

Canker - i use emtryl tablets again from the vet, very effective ronidizole is also very good.

I try to use tablets/caps where possible as you can be accurate with the dose, you know the bird has taken it ( some birds will go for days not drinking if they detect things in the water, and in hot weather they can tend to drink to much.

If respiratory treatment is require which it never is these days for us i would use doxycyline again available from a vet.

Even though i do all my testing myself and have a very good knowledge on pigeon health you must have access to a good pigeon vet, who knows what your knowledge is who can provide you with the treatment if you require it. I have access to 2 top pigeon vets.

Just one point on antibiotics. Some times you have no choice but to administer them when a bird becomes ill. Antibiotics will only fight bacteria, they are useless against virus's but are prescribed when a virus is present to prevent other bacterial diseases taking hold when the birds immune system is down, the same as your doctor my give you antibiotics if you have a viral infection its not to fight the virus but to keep the other diseases at bay.

One of the most powerful antibiotics on the market is baytril and i often hear of fanciers who use this regularly as a preventative. It should never be used in this context as its a broad spectrum antibiotic which kills not only bad bacteria but also good bacteria as well. Also never buy it from anywhere other than a vet as there is a shelf life of 28 days on it once opened. If you use it after that its not effective anymore, so if you buy it from others and the bottles been open longer than that you are wasting your money and time, thats why you should never buy any more than is need and always go to a vet, you know that you are getting the correct product at the right strength.

Also never use products designed for other animals, its dangerous to the birds and there is no need as there a plenty of excellent pigeon medication thats designed for our birds.

Hope this helps.

Jas.

one of the best bits of advice i have heard been given on this site well said jas

deb · December 6, 2009

Very good post. Our vet recommended Noromectin for worms,two drops on the back of the neck keeps them clear for six months,and also clear of lice. Â£17 for 250 mil, so you can imagine how long it lasts. Deborah.

frank-123 · December 6, 2009

i will treat blind

canker- flagyl

cocci- harkers coxoid

worms- moxedectin

then my next canker treatment will be something different from flagyl

david.j · December 6, 2009

canker ,,ronidazole

worms ,,harka-verm

cocci ,,baycox

holmsidelofts · December 6, 2009

Jas homesidelofts,
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"Also never buy it from anywhere other than a vet as there is a shelf life of 28 days on it once opened. If you use it after that its not effective anymore, so if you buy it from others and the bottles been open longer than that you are wasting your money and time, thats why you should never buy any more than is need and always go to a vet, you know that you are getting the correct product at the right strength."
The last time I visited a vet for Baytril I got 50ml which the assistant took from a full litre bottle in my presence.So what you are saying the remains of that bottle unless used in 28 days if of no use ?
Lindsay.

Correct lindsay. but what you have to remember is baytril is not just used in pigeons but in most animals as a broad spectrum antibiotic so it wouldnt take long for it to be used. I was told this by one of the top pigeon vets in the uk.

Jas.