Duck extremely swollen; please help

[Miss Lydia]

That’s sweet!

 

[glassdragonfly]

Good job! I had to do this for a hen, scary at first but she felt so much better after I was glad I did it. I think I watched the same video you did,it was so helpful.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I hope it is not a dumb question, but: What is »Water Belly«? And could you please post a link to that treatment video here? Thank you very much in advance for your help.

 

[Ranitameya]

As you can see, it is still rather swollen, but Lavender is clearly feeling better, and tomorrow or the next day I will drain off some more.

 

[Ranitameya]

I hope it is not a dumb question, but: What is »Water Belly«? And could you please post a link to that treatment video here? Thank you very much in advance for your help.

Water belly is ascites, which is fluid retention in a body cavity, same as in humans.

 

[glassdragonfly]

Oh She is pretty!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Water belly is ascites, which is fluid retention in a body cavity, same as in humans.

OMG! That poor bird! A number 8 Needle!
I know i'm a chicken when it comes to needles!
I hope i will never have to do this with one of my ducks…
Thank you very much for the explanation and the link to the video!
I think i need a 'shine now…

 

[Ranitameya]

OMG! That poor bird! A number 8 Needle!
I know i'm a chicken when it comes to needles!
I hope i will never have to do this with one of my ducks…
Thank you very much for the explanation and the link to the video!
I think i need a 'shine now…

#8 is pretty typical for fluids coming out or going in sub-Q.

 

[Ranitameya]

Drained her again earlier tonight. Just about 5.5 oz this time because she got a bit squirmy. She pooped as soon as the hubby put her down, so that's probably why. I hope it was enough to make her comfortable for awhile.

 

[Ranitameya]

Please help! I successfully treated this duck for ascites for several months, but now she is gasping (pressure on organs?) and all I got out was a blood clot when I tried to drain her this time!