The Duck Thread

[Amiga]

Well the Vet thinks his oil glands are blocked up, because one the other ducks stepped on his cheek or was smashed/pushed into something which is causing the swelling/puffy cheek.

Do ducks have oil glands on their face? It kinda makes sense.

@casportpony - this is what the vet said at the first visit.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: My favorite antibiotic is Baytril, but I would not give Baytril unless I was 100% sure that it had an infection, and to verify that I would take a large gauge needle and aspirate some of that fluid.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Quote: That's nuts, lol.

-Kathy

 

[Miss Lydia]

I had to go look up if ducks have oil glands on their faces since I have never heard of that. and only place I saw was at base of tail so no oil gland to be smashed by another duck.

I had to look it up since I had never heard of that. yep nuts.

 

[summerb123]

 

[Ravynscroft]

My favorite antibiotic is Baytril, but I would not give Baytril unless I was 100% sure that it had an infection, and to verify that I would take a large gauge needle and aspirate some of that fluid.

-Kathy

I agree... but I also think her resources are much more limited than ours...

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Problem is most of these bacteria are resistant to the stuff they sell at feed stores, so the only way to get decent antibiotics is to go to a vet or order them ( I know you already know this, but thought other people needed to know).

-Kathy

 

[Ravynscroft]

Problem is most of these bacteria are resistant to the stuff they sell at feed stores, so the only way to get decent antibiotics is to go to a vet or order them ( I know you already know this, but thought other people needed to know).

-Kathy

Yes'm! And we have the same go to for serious stuff, lol... I just wasn't sure if there was a one better than the other choice if feed store is all that they can get... my confidence in another vet has been serious depleted... :/

@Spyderk117 can you maybe call the vet and advise them that *several* waterfowl people have concerns that it is a sinus infection? And also that there are no oil glands anywhere on a ducks head? Baytril would be my recommendation for the antibiotic as well, considering he is an ornamental bird so withdrawal period is a nonissue...

 

[Spyderk117]

So I am kinda streesed out about all of this, and I do know you all are trying to help! My Mom is going to meet with the Vet tomorrow to get baytril.

Thank you everyone!!

 

[Spyderk117]

OH WOW! We actually have some Baytril from a previous duck! There is a small amount left in the bottle. My Mom has contacted the vet to see what dosage she recommends, but I am curious to know what your advice would be too.