Maybe water belly?

[Stephann09]

Hi there, I’ve noticed my 3 year old blue runner is a little heavy and not moving around much. She’s eating and drinking normally. She did poop something weird pictured below. I don’t believe she is egg bound. Her belly feels firm but squishy on one side. There are no “exotic vets” in my area. Any advice would be great.

Thanks so much

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. That does look like water belly.

 

[Stephann09]

Welcome to BYC. That does look like water belly.

Thank you very much! Do you have any tips to prolong her life?

 

[casportpony]

Some people drain them, but is a risky procedure.

 

[ruthhope]

This is an excellent article that might be helpful to you and your duck, Stephann09. It uses veterinary language but has good explanations. If you should be puzzled by any of the language, ask questions in this thread and I will try and help [I am not a vet but I have a human health background!! We use the same language as vets.]


https://fowlguide.com/water-belly-in-ducks/#:~:text=Water belly is usually caused by pulmonary hypertension,,can experience hypoxia which leads to pulmonary hypertension.

 

[Opiumbrella]

Thank you very much! Do you have any tips to prolong her life?

I’ve had good luck using turmeric (circulation heart issues) dandelion greens (diuretic) and devils claw (pain inflammation) and depending on the case, antibiotics for internal infection in the abdomen.

 

[KaleIAm]

I had a duck with water belly. I took her to the vet to get drained weekly for over 6 months. My avian vet used an ultrasound to guide her needle because the organs are so near to the puncture site.

Eventually she didn't have a good quality of life and we euthanized her. Her necropsy showed that she had reproductive cancer.

 

[Stephann09]

This is an excellent article that might be helpful to you and your duck, Stephann09. It uses veterinary language but has good explanations. If you should be puzzled by any of the language, ask questions in this thread and I will try and help [I am not a vet but I have a human health background!! We use the same language as vets.]


https://fowlguide.com/water-belly-in-ducks/#:~:text=Water belly is usually caused by pulmonary hypertension,,can experience hypoxia which leads to pulmonary hypertension.

Thank you very much!! Fingers crossed

 

[Stephann09]

I had a duck with water belly. I took her to the vet to get drained weekly for over 6 months. My avian vet used an ultrasound to guide her needle because the organs are so near to the puncture site.

Eventually she didn't have a good quality of life and we euthanized her. Her necropsy showed that she had reproductive cancer.

I’m sorry for your loss, I completely understand and thank you so much. I was able to get her a appt 45 mins away.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please let us know what the vet says.