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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

    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

    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

    Hi everybody! I treated my white layer for bumblefoot with ES soaks and sugardine with great success! HOWEVER, it had already begun to affect her ligament/tendon sheaths. Her leg was hot to the touch and became quite swollen. After treatment, the heat was gone and the swelling was down, but she...
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