debbiesala
Hatching
- Feb 7, 2023
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Greetings, We have an inherited, possibly as old as 7, completely free-range silver-laced Wyandotte at 2.2 kg whom I suspect may have egg yolk peritonitis. (This self-diagnosis was possible thanks to all the fabulous information on this wonderful site!! Thanks to the people who make it happen!) Symptoms: stopped laying, sometimes yellow droppings both loose and with what looks like very small pieces of scrambled eggs, lethargic and lying down frequently, decreased or no appetite, tail down. I started with Trimethoprim Sulfa antibiotic twice daily 1.5 ml and within 2 days she improved about 75% -- regained appetite, moving around more, some more normal poops, tail up more often, etc. More recently – on day 3 of treatment, which was yesterday -- I was able to add Meloxicam for pain and inflammation at 1.5 ml twice daily. For how long should I do this regimen, particularly the antibiotic? I have come to understand the seriousness and poor prognosis for this condition and of course we have no idea what is happening internally now or for how long this will go on. If she seems better, is there a physical sign as to when to stop the medications/antibiotic or just a number of days? And if we stop, am I correct that they should resume immediately at the first sign of any symptom return? My goal is to make her as comfortable as possible. Thank you!