gbell@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Gregory Bell) (11/11/90)
I need some advice: I recently bought a friend for my parakeet. Problem is the new friend seems to have taken poorly to the move and has developed a repiratory problem. (sneezing, occasional wheezing, nasal discharge). I'm treating him with Ornacyn Plus (antibiotic) but treatments with a tetracycline product didn't do anything. I'm really worried about Ozone (the orignal 'keet) getting sick from the new guy. How contageous are these things? They're not sharing food/water but sometimes Ozone chews on the new guy's cage. What should I do? Should I get rid of the new guy (dump back at pet store's doorstep)? Also, if I want to build a cage, what treatment or type of metal do I need to prevent problems like verdigris? Thanks for the help... Greg Bell l