Cephalexin Side Effects?

[jackoeVogel23]

so my one female pekin had some issues with not laying, the doctor thought maybe it was an infection so she prescribed her cephalexin 2 times a day for a little over a week. Yesterday morning was her last treatment. I noticed her face has gotten a little fatter. Is this normal? I posted pictures!

August 11, 4 days into meds

Today 8/19

 

[pennyJo1960]

I know it can in dogs or cats assume to also applies to ducks

 

[jackoeVogel23]

I know it can in dogs or cats assume to also applies to ducks

Do you know roughly how long the swelling lasts?

 

[pennyJo1960]

only about a week let it get out of her body mostly but could be even a bit longer 2 weeks

 

[jackoeVogel23]

only about a week let it get out of her body mostly but could be even a bit longer 2 weeks

Thanks!! Hopefully it’s just a side effect of the meds and it goes down!

 

[pennyJo1960]

should not ever be a problem keep an eye on her but you daily exams will do that
you know your birds well

 

[jackoeVogel23]

should not ever be a problem keep an eye on her but you daily exams will do that
you know your birds well

She eats plenty and drinks and swims and forages, so I’m just hoping it’s a side effect. She is herself other than looking a bit chubby in the face lol

 

[pennyJo1960]

it is great your aware of you flock to see the change many would not notice
even a little bee sting can cause the swelling

 

[jackoeVogel23]

it is great your aware of you flock to see the change many would not notice
even a little bee sting can cause the swelling

I spend time with them everyday. They’re my kids lol I have a gut feeling the swelling is from the meds. Hoping she is ok and it’s nothing serious.

 

[MissChick@dee]

All I can say if a vet prescribed it... call him