Dulcolax confusion.........BEWARE.

[sesameandginger]

What's the dosage for this in a chicken??

 

[Eggcessive]

The dosage is 2 capsules. This is a picture below of First States Vet Supply crop bound capsules. It is thought to be doccusate sodium (Colace,) even though it looks to be a repackaged drug with no strengths or ingredients on the label. Here is a thread to read about the subject:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/crop-bound-capsules-impacted-crop-sour-crop.917522/

 

[Ralph Ferraye]

I've been reading a few of the threads about impacted crops and some people are advocating the use of 'Dulcolax' for their birds.

************PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE MEDICATION YOU ARE GIVING YOUR BIRDS - DULCOLAX IS MARKETED UNDER A SINGLE NAME BUT THEY CONTAIN DIFFERENT THINGS**********


DO NOT USE THIS ONE!!!!!! It contains Bisacodyl which is a bowel stimulant. It works ( in humans) by making the bowel contract stronger. This is NOT what you need for an impacted crop.







THIS IS THE ONE YOU SHOULD USE: It contains Docusate Sodium, which works to relieve constipation by softening the stool. It's mode of action( in humans) is to draw fluid into the bowel making the stool softer. This should be taken into consideration when dealing with a dehydrated bird.


I hope this clears things up a little

 

[Ralph Ferraye]

Hello everyone, I'm Ralph (from France).
Please help, I gave to my hen the wrong Dulcolax (bisacodyl), and
a big quantity. Her crop was impacted, and now it seems to be completely
blocked (due to the contraction effect of bisacodyl) and all her body seems hard now!!!
What should I do?
Thank you

 

[Ralph Ferraye]

I've been reading a few of the threads about impacted crops and some people are advocating the use of 'Dulcolax' for their birds.

************PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE MEDICATION YOU ARE GIVING YOUR BIRDS - DULCOLAX IS MARKETED UNDER A SINGLE NAME BUT THEY CONTAIN DIFFERENT THINGS**********


DO NOT USE THIS ONE!!!!!! It contains Bisacodyl which is a bowel stimulant. It works ( in humans) by making the bowel contract stronger. This is NOT what you need for an impacted crop.







THIS IS THE ONE YOU SHOULD USE: It contains Docusate Sodium, which works to relieve constipation by softening the stool. It's mode of action( in humans) is to draw fluid into the bowel making the stool softer. This should be taken into consideration when dealing with a dehydrated bird.


I hope this clears things up a little

Hello everyone, I'm Ralph (from France).
I gave to my hen the wrong Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for crop impactation!!!
And now her crop seems to be blocked due to the contration effect of bisacodyl,
and even all her body became hard (almost like a stone)!!!
What should I do???
Thank you very much for your help

 

[Eggcessive]

I would try to get her drinking plenty of water. Massage the crop several times daily. I am not an expert on crop impaction, but if you get her rehydrated with fluids, it may improve. Here is some reading anount.

 

[Rachel_liz15]

FWIW, I just finished treating one with an impacted crop. Turns out mine was impacted because he was severely dehydrated and his intestines were impacted due to that. He was treated with fluids orally and fluids under the skin. If anyone wants to learn how to do this, just let me know and I can teach you.

Hi @casportpony, I know this is an old thread and an old post, but I would be thrilled if you would teach me how to do this. I have an almost 4YO broad rock hen that is having some serious crop issues .
I don’t know if my girl is dehydrated because her poops are extremely watery, were yours like that as well?