Probiotic for caique after antibiotics

A probiotic after antibiotics is genuinely good advice for a caique — the antibiotic will have done its job on the infection, but it inevitably disrupts the gut microbiome at the same time, and small parrots can take a while to bounce back digestively. Before I point you to a specific product, can I ask: how long was the antibiotic course, and has your caique finished it completely, or are they still on it?

That all makes complete sense — loose droppings three days after finishing Baytril is very typical, not a red flag on its own. The gut flora just needs time and a bit of help to re-establish. A ten-day Baytril course is fairly significant for a bird her size. Can I ask how much she weighs roughly, and is she currently on any other supplements or eating a pellet-based diet versus seed?

Perfect — a pellet-based diet is actually ideal here because it means you're not trying to layer a supplement onto an already nutrient-poor seed diet. For a caique her size, post-Baytril, the product I'd go straight to is Vetark Avipro Plus. It's specifically formulated for birds, contains Lactobacillus acidophilus alongside electrolytes and a prebiotic, and the powder format means you can mix it easily into soft food or a small amount of water. It's well-regarded by avian vets in the UK and dosed by weight, so it's very straightforward for a bird of her size. I'd use it for at least two weeks — some people run it for a month after a course as long as Baytril.

It's available on Amazon UK and through most avian supply retailers, so no trouble sourcing it. For administration — food is generally the better option. Mixing it into water means you can't control the dose accurately, and if she doesn't drink the full amount that day you don't know what she's actually had. A small amount of soft food like cooked sweet potato, scrambled egg, or her usual pellets moistened slightly works well. She'll eat it alongside the food without noticing, and you know she's had the full dose. The sachet or tub comes with a small measuring scoop, so dosing for her weight is simple.

It's always worth a quick message to your avian vet to confirm — partly because they may have a specific preference, and partly so it's on her record. Avipro Plus is a very commonly recommended product so they're almost certain to be happy with it, but a quick check takes thirty seconds and keeps everyone informed. If her droppings haven't normalised within two weeks of starting the probiotic, or if you see any blood, mucus, or a significant change in colour, that's the point to go back rather than waiting. She sounds like she's on a good trajectory though.