Psittacosis testing

[Missi]

Originally Posted by The Outlaw

Many birds get euthanized because owners cannot afford treatment.

That's what credit cards are for! Money is VERY tight right now but If it HAS to be done, it HAS to be done. Thanks for all your input

[Missi]

AH HAH! I finally found what he was talking about. Please read this article from Winged Wisdom here: http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww62eiv.htm

"Diagnosing chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci) can be very difficult in the live bird."

So basically, even if you have them tested once, they may still have it because it could be hiding elsewhere in the body. *I guess*

[CALVINS MOM]

Perhaps testing has improved since 2001. Most vets will insist upon this (along with others) as a test for your first visit to the vet with a new bird. I have a hard time believing they would charge for such a test when it is not really conclusive. I am thinking maybe this article is just outdated?

[Missi]

Neither of the vets I have been to have insisted or even recommended testing for it. Jeeze...you'd think me being in Florida, there would be good avian vets! It's very frustrating.

[Missi]

Double post, sorry!