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    Possible septic arthritis, heterotopic ossification

    Update: I viewed the images myself and noted significant heterotopic ossification surrounding the joint. She is on amoxicillin clavulanate (wide spectrum antibiotic) and metacam (NSAID). I’m making her a body sling to remove pressure from the joint, and will continue daily assisted tub time...
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    Possible septic arthritis, heterotopic ossification

    One-legged duck named Forest: hock swollen, firm, warm. No visible wound to foot or leg. Joint flexion normal, extension ~80%. X-ray read by our regular vet as “chronic injury or possibly arthritis.” She recommended euthanasia, stating that Forest ”will have low quality of life, because she...
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    Preen oil replacement

    Correct! Her preen gland is fine, but her disability makes it harder to preen, so her tail and flight feathers don’t zip, and her back feathers are prone to brittleness. I’m hoping her next molt will solve the zipping issues. I’ve tweaked the recipe to 1/3 beeswax and 2/3 sweet almond oil. I...
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    Preen oil replacement

    Errr.... above! (?) 😂
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    Preen oil replacement

    Updates below!
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    Preen oil replacement

    Yep! If anyone has come up with something that helps, I haven’t been able to find it. So, undeterred, I decided to invent it myself! Forest, my co-captain, enjoys her extra pats and soft smoothness. The drakes find her irresistible. 😍
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    Preen oil replacement

    I made it using ingredients I already had on hand! Both beeswax and sweet almond oil can be purchased online.
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    Preen oil replacement

    Oh my gosh. I don’t have links, but one of the most helpful topics to look at for me was the actual chemical composition of preen oils. There are published findings, but I didn’t save links. Once I knew what is actually produced by the oil gland, I was better prepared to approximate it. I’ve...
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    Preen oil replacement

    Update: It has helped her feathers be less brittle! I’m gonna fool around with the ratios a little, but 1:1 beeswax and sweet almond oil applied sparingly after tub time seems to be a positive step!
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    Preen oil replacement

    Hi everybody! After some thorough research, I have decided to try out a mixture of almond oil and beeswax to help my special needs duck with her feather care. She has one leg, and while she does get daily tub time and help balancing while she preens, she has not been able to maintain her...
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    EXTREME bumblefoot

    It definitely had a big ol’ core, which I cut out. (Yes, I know about sugardine, everybody. But this gal had bumblefoot when I got her, which had already affected her tendons on the left side. That leg is healed up now (has been for months), but gets sore when the weather is cold.) It’s her...
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    EXTREME bumblefoot

    I just finished changing her bandage, but I’ll get some tomorrow!
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    EXTREME bumblefoot

    There is no core - I cut it out. I haven’t been able to find the meds you listed without a Rx. Do you have links?
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    EXTREME bumblefoot

    Long story short, we brought home a duck who turned out to have EXTREME bumblefoot which advanced quickly and ended with amputation. I think Holly (the gal this post is about) got the same kind of infection from the new duck (based on how it looks and is acting - stringy and persistent) and we...
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    Post-bumble limp

    Frick! She now has bumble in her other foot, and it’s not looking good. Long story short, we brought home a duck who turned out to have EXTREME bumblefoot which advanced quickly and ended with amputation. I think Holly (the gal this post is about) got the same kind of infection from the new...
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