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Well, we are back from the vet, $153.40 poorer.
The vet drew off a full quart of fluid from Paris' abdomen, so after going in a 5lb bird, she came home a 3 lb bird. Yikes!!! The vet says it is likely what we already thought, egg yolk peritonitis and internal laying. However, some of the fluid looked to be bile-tinged, so there may also be some liver disease (possibly from the Pen G, but not necessarily). She tested the specific gravity of the fluid, and it showed very low protein, which means Paris is starving. Yup, already suspected that.
The plan: Baytril (oral) once a day, continue Layena crumbles and free choice oyster shell. For the next couple days, I can also give the baby parrot mash via syringe, now that I have one small enough to fit past her tongue. We expect to leave her on Baytril for 30 days, but even with the antibiotic, she only gives her a 25% chance of survival. She didn't recommend surgery because (1) it is expensive (2) it isn't always successful because of adhesions, and (3) she is so sick it is unlikely she would survive the surgery.
I would say that if you find yourself in this situation,and are trying to figure out what to do, the Pen G was a great plan (confirmed by the vet), and the Baytril is great if you can find it without going to the vet. However, since the bird is likely to die anyway, you might just cull, if you're willing, or give comfort care until the bird dies. If money is no object, you could easily spend $500-$700 to give your bird surgery and all the bells and whistles. It's totally up to you, but more money doesn't equal a healthy bird. Do the best you can, but don't beat yourself up about it.
Now, Paris is waiting for her blueberries....
The vet drew off a full quart of fluid from Paris' abdomen, so after going in a 5lb bird, she came home a 3 lb bird. Yikes!!! The vet says it is likely what we already thought, egg yolk peritonitis and internal laying. However, some of the fluid looked to be bile-tinged, so there may also be some liver disease (possibly from the Pen G, but not necessarily). She tested the specific gravity of the fluid, and it showed very low protein, which means Paris is starving. Yup, already suspected that.
The plan: Baytril (oral) once a day, continue Layena crumbles and free choice oyster shell. For the next couple days, I can also give the baby parrot mash via syringe, now that I have one small enough to fit past her tongue. We expect to leave her on Baytril for 30 days, but even with the antibiotic, she only gives her a 25% chance of survival. She didn't recommend surgery because (1) it is expensive (2) it isn't always successful because of adhesions, and (3) she is so sick it is unlikely she would survive the surgery.
I would say that if you find yourself in this situation,and are trying to figure out what to do, the Pen G was a great plan (confirmed by the vet), and the Baytril is great if you can find it without going to the vet. However, since the bird is likely to die anyway, you might just cull, if you're willing, or give comfort care until the bird dies. If money is no object, you could easily spend $500-$700 to give your bird surgery and all the bells and whistles. It's totally up to you, but more money doesn't equal a healthy bird. Do the best you can, but don't beat yourself up about it.
Now, Paris is waiting for her blueberries....
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