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Re: GSE/Where can I get this? To Michael

Posted by Kel on 11/03/05
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    > Kel,
    > My experience with GSE has been positive. I would not hesitate to tell you to
    > feel comfortable with using it on your birds. As Karen mentioned, it doesn't do
    > the harm that some would have you believe and it certainly is not a panacea for
    > all ailments.
    > In regards to the Klebsiella bacteria that Paul mentioned, many years ago I had
    > some finches imported from Belgium. Three of them were affected with this
    > bacteria. I wouldn't have thought to use GSE as, after many vet visits and two
    > powerful antibiotics over the course of months, it finally was eliminated. GSE
    > would not have been able to touch something this severe.
    > I use mine in the water when I soak seed and use it to disinfect sprouts. You
    > can add a drop to the drinking water of birds to keep bacteria at bay in the
    > water dish. I've not had the problem, but I have breeder friends that have used
    > it in mild cases of yeast infections in birds that are being hand fed.
    > I've not used it for cleaning as I think it would take an exorbitant amount to
    > make it effective when doing such a large task.
    > I've also used it to clean hand feeding spoons and thermometers, etc.
    > As far as my personal use, I had a fungal infection under a fingernail. My
    > doctor actually told me to soak my finger in vinegar for 10 minute intervals
    > twice a day. He said that that was effective and less harmful than the drugs
    > that are used to tret this condition. Rather than doing that, I rubbed the GSE
    > directly on to the fingernail two or three times a day. It took a while, but
    the
    > fungus was eliminated.
    > Do I think that GSE is the end-all-be-all. No. But I do believe that it has a
    > valid position in bird/animal keeping.
    > I have a progressive avain vet that is always willing to listen to what I have
    to
    > say and we discuss theories and options for using products such as this. Not all
    > vets might be so engaging so if you do seek the advice of your vet, be prepared
    > for the posdsiblility that he may not endorse something like this.
    >
    > Michael L

    Hi Michael,
    Thank you for your words of wisdom! I just might use a drop in the water dish it
    seems a logical thing to do. It is also a good idea to disinfect the sprouts
    with. I too have a progressive avian vet who is willing to listen, I got lucky.
    As for treating birds for health problems I'm not comfortable with doing this,
    thus a vet visit. What I did do is look up what it can do for humans and it seems
    a wonderful thing. As for the bacterias and such, I've never come across ever
    having a bird with problems (health) that I know of. But then again, I have only
    had pet birds, never large aviaries, breeders etc, so I don't know if there is a
    differenct. Don't get me wrong these birds haven't always been perfect we've had
    our fair share of issues but none where we needed medication. I am glad you are
    honest in your thoughts and feel safe if I were to use a little bit with the
    water, if you do it then I can too :)
    Thank you very much for your post.... feel free to give me all the advise you
    want!!
    Kel


    P.S. I forgot to change the Subject line to: "To Michael" instead of what it was
    originally "To Paul".

    Here is one link as an example of the things GSE can do:

    http://www.pureliquidgold.com/#grapefruit-seed-extract

    I hope this is a good example :)
    Kel