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From: susan@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Susan Baker)
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Subject: Re: INDOOR: Chlamydiosis in lovebirds
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Date: 7 Mar 91 20:55:15 GMT
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Ruth,

I have been through this with some of the larger hookbills. My initiation
to the treatment was similar to yours - oral tetracycline twice a day
for 45 days. Result - one well bird, afraid of people. Since then (1985)
I have instead used an injectible tetracycline which is given once per
week for about 3 weeks. Result - well bird, not so traumatized by the
experience. You might ask your vet about the intection alternative, even
if it means taking the bird to the vet 3 times, it is still much easier 
on you. Our vet was willing to let us take the medication home and do the
shots ourselves; it's not too difficult if your vet will show you how.
In either case, I suggest that you do not curtail the dosage or duration of
the treatment; otherwise you will have to go after it again in the future.

Susan Baker