My duck isn’t eating and poops bright green

[casportpony]

Okay, good. Did they send you home with Baytril or something else?

 

[WVduckchick]

Just got home from the vet. Vet took X-rays, which revealed her lungs are compressed and appear consistent with bird pneumonia. Vet is concerned that the pneumonia may be a result of something much worse, such as cancer, but he can’t be certain. He gave her a shot of IV fluids, Baytril, and a high calorie liquid diet that I can give her (feed with a tube). He fed her 50cc of the food before I took her home so she has a full belly. I also brought in a stool sample for vet- thankfully she has no parasites or cocci. Vet said her prognosis isn’t good because it’s hard to bring birds back after they go downhill so quickly. She’s resting now inside the house. I’m going to bring her sister in later tonight to sleep with her- she’s been wondering where Maybelle went and is worried sick. Prayers please!!

So sorry you are dealing with this. I hope she recovers.

 

[Kiki]

Good luck! I hope she recovers.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

They sent me home with antibiotics, a powder food mixture that I tube feed her 2-3 times a day (you mix powder with water) and they gave her an injection of fluids before I took her home. Game plan is to feed her and medicate her over next several days in hopes that she will gain her strength back. Since she hasn’t been eating past couple days, she’s become very weak. I’m hoping this burst of liquid food will give her some energy. They showed me how to tube feed/medicate. I feel pretty comfortable doing it...I just need my husband to be home to lend me a hand. It’s kind of a 2-person job. Vet said we need to see if she will respond to the treatment. I’m keeping my fingers crossed

Get well soon Maybelle!
I know all too well how attached you become to a hand raised duck. Big hug to y'all!

 

[Mixed flock enthusiast]

Here’s hoping that Maybelle responds well - she is lucky to have such a great owner!

 

[Cayuga momma]

I hope Maybelle gets back to her old self. Praying for you guys!

 

[Code 30 Ranch]

Okay, good. Did they send you home with Baytril or something else?

Yes, vet gave me Baytril for an antibiotic.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How’s Maybelle doing this evening?

 

[Code 30 Ranch]

She perked up when I brought her sister in the bathtub with her. They went for a swim together in the tub. She’s drinking water and I gave her another dose of antibiotics and tube fed her. Still no appetite to eat on her own. She was pleased to see her sister. I’m going to keep them in the house together tonight. They’ve never been apart so they really freak out when they get separated. We shall see how she does overnight. Thanks for all the support!

How’s Maybelle doing this evening?

 

[Kiki]

How much and how often did the vet recommend tubing her?