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I have a young society finch who shows signs of a respiratory infection - rapid/labored breathing w/open beak, tail bobbing, beak wiping. A full course of Tetratex didn't resolve the issue, and I'm wondering what the next step ought to be. Another round of Tetratex? A different antibiotic? An anti-protazoal med (I have Ronex on hand)?
Unfortunately, there's no avian vet in the vicinity.
He is active, trying to sing, not fluffed, etc. Droppings may be somewhat yellow compared to the usual. He's not getting any worse, just not better. None of the other juveniles (all in the same flight) have any symptoms.
Any suggestions?

Can you look into it's mouth and look for any white/yellow masses in the mouth/throat? It may be canker, if so Ronex would be the medicine to use.
If Tetratex didn't solve the problem I think it would be useless to do again.

good luck

Thanks debbie276. As I was writing notes in my bird journal last night I suddenly realized that it does indeed sound like canker.
A second round of Tetratex was recommended for stubborn cases. I imagine if it were bacterial then someone else would have it too, but it's impossible to say without a vet.
I do wish more vets would handle some of the basic testing and medications needed for these guys.