Possible treatments for water belly

[DianeB]

I took my 5 year old hen to the vet today. He said it was likely water belly. She got an ultrasound but I won't get the results until tomorrow. I know it is not curable but is it treatable? On some threads, they mention vitamin c and oregano oil? Will this work? What about dietary changes?
The vet said draining it isn't a good idea because of the potential to introduce bacteria and get an infection.

She did lose quite a bit of weight because of this. I have been giving her supplemental feedings and she seems to be gaining weight. Also, she has become very energetic with the weight gain. However, I have noticed the occasionally watery poo the last two days with a light green ting. This is worrying me. I just had to put down an old hen last month and don't want to lose another one.

Thank you

 

[nuthatched]

Unfortunately, there's no treats, only draining which will make her more comfortable but if your vet doesn't think it will help then there's nothing else.

 

[Susan Skylark]

Depends on cause but most causes are not treatable (especially with apple cider vinegar and oregano!). Make her comfortable and enjoy her while you can.

 

[DianeB]

Depends on cause but most causes are not treatable (especially with apple cider vinegar and oregano!). Make her comfortable and enjoy her while you can.

Thank you

I was just spit balling. I was hoping the vet could drain some of the fluid to give her more time or at least a better quality of life for a little while.