Answering you questions @ruthhope! Thanks so much for confirming the treatment for his feet. I will give big hugs to him for you!
What were the results of his blood work the first time? Did they confirm an infection?
The blood work showed that he had a mild infection but the vet was not able...
Hey Ruth! So sorry I have not updated everyone. I took Chippy to the vet and they gave him antibiotics for the infection. This was administered through mouth.
After 2 weeks he got better and was back to himself.
However, a little time has passed and it looks like his symptoms are back...
I am...
Plants are still reachable but I did not see any bite marks on them or torn leaves. I am moving them just in case.
He's even trying to sleep while standing on one foot right now! Yoga duck!
I am gonna give it over night and see in the morning.
Thank you for the link!!
And also thank you for...
Answering your questions below :)
Yes he suspects it is but won't know until they do tests (I assume blood work). He wanted to try the shots first before doing the tests.
He is an indoor duck but I do have houseplants, and wild bird food (like oiled sunflower seeds) sometimes get's in from...
My duck Chippy is a BLIND Mallard who started showing signs of severe imbalance 5 days ago. Usually he get's like this when he gets excited and chases things in a circle. Sometimes he gets dizzy from doing this but he recovers very fast. Despite his blindness, his motor skills are really good...