Swollen abdomen in Runner Duck - Help

[BoradorBeans]

Beautiful ducks. Did the vet say if they did surgery they could spay her?

Yes. Because of the damage to her uterus, he would remove her reproductive tract.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just checking in, how’s the little girl doing?

 

[BoradorBeans]

She's still acting like nothing is wrong. And... we've been thinking (still). This may sound crazy, but we asked for a third (and final) opinion, this time from a very experienced avian vet who has worked specifically with ducks. She's removed thousands of eggs from egg-bound ducks and chickens and about 20 or so reproductive systems, although she avoids that if at all possible.

She's a graduate from University of Florida (they have an excellent veterinary program) and has over 30 years of experience. We're driving 3hrs each way to get Keisha surgery... and one last shot. She will stay there for a few days, and we plan to ask the doctor NOT to perform surgery if she feels Keisha won't survive, after doing her assessment.

Wish us luck... we are going to try to start a GoFundMe page to help cover a portion of her surgery costs. If she doesn't qualify for surgery after all, we will donate whatever we manage to raise to a non-profit animal rescue near us who takes in abandoned farm animals while also promoting confidence in children through riding horses. He also is the only person who will watch our flock at his facility when we have to travel for work or our own dr. Appointments.

We know we are crazy. But her life is in our hands and we can't let her down.

I attached her most recent xrays from July 28 for anyone interested.

Amanda

 

[Miss Lydia]

I don't blame you at all, if you feel this is the right thing to do of course you have the support from me and most likely everyone else here.

Is this today that you are taking her there?
Please keep us updated.

 

[BoradorBeans]

Yes, my husband just left to make the drive. We all said goodbye to her just in case... I have to work, so I couldn't go with them. We should know something by tomorrow.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'll be praying for Keisha.

 

[BoradorBeans]

Thank you The clinic was state of the art! Each "kennel" cubby has its own climate control and oxygen system, which helps keep animals calm while at the vet. The doctor is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and apparently also treats zoo animals. We're hoping to hear back today if Keisha can get surgery. They're doing some radio imagery and a physical exam.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sounds like a awesome place. I sure hope she can help Keisha.

 

[BoradorBeans]

THE EGG IS MOVING!

Don't want to jump the gun, but Keisha's medication, calcium, and the oxygen/relaxation she's getting at her new vet all seem to be working, even if just a little.

She's getting herbaric oxygen therapy (!!!) this morning, which apparently is the equivalent of having 7 years worth of anti-inflammatory treatment.

I didn't even know this stuff existed for animals.

We will know tonight if the vet will perform surgery, but she said it wouldn't be as intensive as she previously thought (no cutting through her abdomen).

Keisha still has a ways to go, and there are still risks, but thought I'd share a bit of good news.

The xray on the left is from July 28 and the xray on the right is from Aug 1.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Wonderful news!!