Duck eye infection?

[casportpony]

It's a liquid, with an oral syringe. He clamps up and won't open his mouth. Is there a way to get him to open up, and say ahhh?

REad this:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
Then do this:

 

[thumper650]

Awesome, Thankyou! I'll give that a try. Do ducks have that trachea hole in the middle like the peafowl in the article?

 

[casportpony]

Awesome, Thankyou! I'll give that a try. Do ducks have that trachea hole in the middle like the peafowl in the article?

Good question, and the answer is yes.

 

[Suedan]

How many MLs does he need to take?

 

[DuckyDonna]

It's a liquid, with an oral syringe. He clamps up and won't open his mouth. Is there a way to get him to open up, and say ahhh?

Ok I know I'm probably not as experienced as everyone else but I had a egg bound girl over the past year that i had to give oral meds to (calcium gluconate) all the time. Eventually, she and "we" got used to it and it was a snap!

Wrap the duck in a towel so it's wings don't flap. I held it in my left arm all snug to my body. Then I took my left hand/arm and used my index and thumb to open her mouth. (this is all nice and tight against my body). I pried her mouth open with those 2 fingers and shot the medication into her mouth (the correct hole which I'm sure you know). I swear, 2 seconds once you get into a routine! Easy peasy Japaneasy!

 

[thumper650]

Thanks @casportpony !
I just went out there and did it. Got more in than I did this afternoon. I don’t want to manhandle his bill too hard.
He’s had a rough day. Tomorrow should be better.

How many MLs does he need to take?

He takes 3 per day. Vet said we can do 1.5 two times, or the 3 all at once.

 

[casportpony]

He takes 3 per day. Vet said we can do 1.5 two times, or the 3 all at once.

Total number of ml's per day is 3?

 

[thumper650]

Total number of ml's per day is 3?

Yes

 

[Suedan]

Hi! How are things going?

 

[thumper650]

Thank you for asking! Marco seems to be doing better. His eye is less goopy, and he seems like he feels better. Today I put him in his tub and he cleaned himself up. I released him from quarantine, he’s definitely happier being back with his pals. Giving him his meds are another story. He’s not too happy with me. Fortunately, being visually impaired he’s easy to catch, but he is feisty! The vet says he may loose the eye, and that this may be a result of whatever caused his blindness in the first place. We’re hoping for a quick recovery!