My African Grey parrot has breathing issues. What to do without a vet?

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I have an African grey parrot baby 45 days old showing symptoms like bubbles from nostrils, coughing, elevating neck, mouth breathing and that too rapidly. I'm out of reach to any vet and i feel my bird need urgent attention... somebody suggested to clean the nostrils by suction and administer nystatin drops plus doxycycline twice daily after feed. please help me out what to do? I'm very tense. Please help asap. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 month and 5 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If Grey has a respiratory infection, he will need supportive care and antibiotics. Unfortunately, we are prohibited legally from recommending doses for those medications in the absence of a physical exam and a VPCR (Veterinarian-Patient-Client Relationship). You should keep him warm and stress free. Keep his nose clear of discharge and make sure he keeps eating. He should be eating an appropriate handfeeding formula. If you have no experience hand feeding, talk to local breeders if possible or someone with more experience. Improper handfeeding can cause aspiration pneumonia or even death. If possible, phone a nearby veterinarian for more information.

My African Grey parrot has breathing issues. What to do without a vet?

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