HELP. Tom with a swollen neck/head

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kuntrygirl said:
Ok, I'm glad that I'm not alone. His ears are swollen. I'm thinking he is sick. My avian vet said years ago that a turkey can be sick and not show any signs until days later. I'm thinking we need to get him started with some type of meds Kathy. Well, at least I would, being as though I see areas of the face that should not be as swollen as they are.

How would you treat it Kathy if he were at your place?
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I bet you already know how I would start, lol... I'd weigh him, de-worm him with fenbendazole 10% (Safeguard or Panacur, liquid or paste) 50mg/kg (0.5ml per 2.2 pounds) by mouth and repeat in ten days and I would dust him for mites/lice.

Then I would research types of diseases that could cause this and keep a very close eye on him and look for weight loss.

-Kathy
 
casportpony said:
kuntrygirl said:
Ok, I'm glad that I'm not alone. His ears are swollen. I'm thinking he is sick. My avian vet said years ago that a turkey can be sick and not show any signs until days later. I'm thinking we need to get him started with some type of meds Kathy. Well, at least I would, being as though I see areas of the face that should not be as swollen as they are.


How would you treat it Kathy if he were at your place?
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I bet you already know how I would start, lol... I'd weigh him, de-worm him with fenbendazole 10% (Safeguard or Panacur, liquid or paste) 50mg/kg (0.5ml per 2.2 pounds) by mouth and repeat in ten days and I would dust him for mites/lice.

Then I would research types of diseases that could cause this and keep a very close eye on him and look for weight loss.

-Kathy
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Kathy, you know I already know how you would start. I should have typed that first and just asked you to complete the ending. :p

I have been researching this Tom's problem for a day now and I can't come up with anything. I'm leaning towards the sign of something stinging him but i need to research to see if birds can take "benadryl". Not sure what ingredients in benadryl that would hurt a turkey. I gotta get back to reading on this Tom. Have to help this handsome boy.
 
Ok, I found what I was looking for. I remember posting something last year about a chicken of mine getting stung and this is the response.

If there's swelling which could possibly close off his windpipe, you can dose him with 1/2cc childrens benedryl only. Wait 24 hours before redosing only if necessary. Do not overdose a chicken with childrens benedryl.
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/692096/wasp-stings
 
I will try the Benadryl as soon as I get off today. It's the weirdest thing I have ever seen. I just hope I can figure out what is wrong and how to cure it. Do you think I should keep him away from my other turkeys/ chickens? Thank you all for your help, concern, and suggestions
 
Sadly. We had to put him down today. When we got home he wouldn't move, drink, or eat anything. He was just laying there. I wish I knew what had happened to him. I am pretty sure he had an allergic reaction to a sting of some sort.
 

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