Nasal flushing for sinus infections

[dorsetduckowner]

Hi All

My little HoneyBuff has got a chronic long term sinus infection and he has had every antibiotic under the sun.... the last resort before possible surgery is nasal flushing which we have started today.

I have to cover one nare and shoot 10ml of baytril solution up the other nare into her sinus cavities. She HATES it and is clearly in distress even when I try and insert the syringe. I feel so bad but I know it is for the best.

My question is, has anyone ever had to administer this treatment before and if so do you have any tips to make it any less distressing for her?

Thanks for your time.

zo
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[E3lx]

Oh, poor honeybuff. Sorry, cant be of any assistance, 04 04
But has she really had every antibiotic under the sun? Have you tried Tylan which is meant to be good for respiratory problems and similar? There must be something out there that works...
Is the vet who prescribed nasal flushing an avian vet??? 11

 

[dorsetduckowner]

Hiya

Thanks for your response!

Yes she has a great vet and she has already had a course of IM Tylan.

We are getting there with the nasal flushing, I have found that she is better when with her flock in the duck house while it is done, and she has her eyes covered so she cannot see the syringe coming.

Fingers and webbs crossed this will shift it!

Zo and flock

 

[E3lx]

Good luck to you and the honeybuff!