shrink9
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Today I lost my beautiful Nosy Be (see pic in avitar). He has been ill for over a month and fought a good fight; however, the bacterial infections won out. We have been giving him antibiotics prescribed by our vet (exotic animal vet); however, the infection was just too much.
Here are my questions: 1) are chams particularly vulnerable to airborn bacterium; 2) are bacterial infections contagious?
I am wondering about whether I need to clean his cage with some heavy duty cleaner or if a thorough cleaning will be adequate.
Any input will be appreciated.
FYI when the vet ran the tests, he found numerous strains of bacteria present. I had had this guy for almost a year with no problem before he became ill. Once he showed signs of sickness, it was a daily struggle for him. May he rest in peace.
Allen
Here are my questions: 1) are chams particularly vulnerable to airborn bacterium; 2) are bacterial infections contagious?
I am wondering about whether I need to clean his cage with some heavy duty cleaner or if a thorough cleaning will be adequate.
Any input will be appreciated.
FYI when the vet ran the tests, he found numerous strains of bacteria present. I had had this guy for almost a year with no problem before he became ill. Once he showed signs of sickness, it was a daily struggle for him. May he rest in peace.
Allen