Aspirin USP with Apple Flavoring

[jen0402]

Has anyone used this stuff? If so, how much do I add to my chickens water? It says .30% level in ration. What is that?? I appreciate any help!

 

[Kiki]

Why?

 

[Isaac 0]

Of course, the main question here is why you're intending to treat your all of your "chickens" with aspirin. Unless, you're treating them for shock, or a condition where aspirin may be helpful like gout, there's no need to unnecessarily put it in there water.

I took a look at the manufacturer's product information, and it appears the ingredients are composed of Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), with apple flavoring and sucrose added to entice the livestock/pets to eat it.

https://animalsafety.neogen.com/pdf/prodinfo/aspirinusppowderapple.pdf

The dose for aspirin recommended in "Blackwells veterinary consult" suggest adding 325mg of aspirin per 250ml of drinking water. Your product contains 227g of aspirin per pound, or ( 22700mg of aspirin per pound). So, that'd mean you'd take 0.325 grams and mix in with 250ml of water. That is likely why the manufacturer didn't give you a clear concise measurement for poultry because the amount is so little, you'll probably need a milligram scale to accurately dose.

 

[jen0402]

Sorry I should’ve gave more details Well my chicken has water belly. I aspirated it once today and just thought that aspirin might relieve any discomfort. Not sure it was the best idea so I definitely didn’t give it to her. I got a solid 120cc out but stopped so I didn’t put her into shock. The vet that treats our chickens is closed and I think, due to the pandemic, they no longer have emergency hours. Their voicemail said call an emergency vet but that vet doesn’t treat chickens! And tomorrow is a holiday. I’m just trying to keep my girl comfortable until I can get her in. She was breathing better after I did it out but now she’s just sleeping. :/

 

[Kiki]

I am so sorry.
Have you thought about putting her to sleep so she doesn't suffer long?

 

[jen0402]

I am so sorry.
Have you thought about putting her to sleep so she doesn't suffer long?

Yes definitely but I have no idea how. If the vets can’t do it because they’re all closed I dunno what to do

 

[jen0402]

So now she’s awake, eating watermelon. I literally tried to find any snacks that contained a lot of water. She’s been drinking when she wakes up. But she’s just posted like a stamp. Do chickens come back from this? I’d hate to have her suffer but I would also hate to put her down if she can be treated.

 

[Isaac 0]

Very sorry you're having to deal with this. I have no experience dealing with waterbelly in hens, I do believe @Eggcessive has dealt with it before amongst her hens, she may be able to offer advice.

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is your hen? How long has she been sick? Ascites is a fatal condition. It is seen in heart failure, liver disease, and also seen in reproductive disorders and cancer. My little 9 year old mille fleur hen recently developed ascites. I drained her twice about 5 days apart, but she sadly died about 3 days later.

 

[Kiki]

So now she’s awake, eating watermelon. I literally tried to find any snacks that contained a lot of water. She’s been drinking when she wakes up. But she’s just posted like a stamp. Do chickens come back from this? I’d hate to have her suffer but I would also hate to put her down if she can be treated.

I do not believe there is any 'coming back from this. It usually never ends good.


How old is she and what exactly do you feed your flock?