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It's not supposed to be used off label in any food animal. I think it's labeled for a one day treatment in cattle, so even in cattle it can't be used in a way that's not shown on the label. Technically, I think a vet could get in trouble if they got caught prescribing it for any type of...

I t banned for use in poultry in the USA and most other countries.

Lot's of vets prescribe it.

Sorry for your loss. :hugs Once I suspect ascites, EYP, or cancer I euthanize. It's just not fair to the animal to let it slowly starve to death, which is usually what happens. :hit

See table 2 in this link: http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/hepatology/complications-of-cirrhosis-ascites/ I don't know if the same applies to poultry or not. :idunno

Here's another link with necropsy pictures: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/889268/swollen-abdomen-culled-and-found-tumors-graphic-photos -Kathy

This is the one that died being prepped: Necropsy pictures here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/821240/internal-laying-ascites-and-eyp-very-graphic-necropsy-pictures -Kathy

This is one I did a couple of years ago:

I think you're doing the right thing even though she's not long for this world, because treating her will be a good learning experience, and if you can bring yourself to do a necropsy on her when she passes, you'll learn even more, like if the fluids build up is from cancer or EYP. It's it's...

Yesterday I drained a hen for a friend of mine and drained off about 1/3 of a gallon, and after doing so I was able to palpate objects in her abdominal cavity. I explained to him that it's not a cure, which he understood, and he agreed to let me necropsy her when he culls her. -Kathy

Sorry for your loss and to bring up painful memories, but I thought you should know that it was this post that gave me the courage to drain my hens. I know it's not a cure, but it has given several of my hens many more months of a good life. Thanks for you post, Kathy