Thought my duck had botulism. Help!!!

[rod2114]

I have a smaller Pekin duck that appeared drunk and unable to walk properly, I isolated her and began treating her for botulism as that was the most likely cause of the problem after some internet research. She is eating and drinking but still is not walking when I set her down to walk but when she is in the tub she does move her legs and stays upright. The local vet suggested it may be vitamin d issue but the symptoms do not seem to match. Any thoughts?

 

[Miss Lydia]

how old is your duck? could be a niacin deficiency.
How did you treat for botulism?

 

[rod2114]

how old is your duck? could be a niacin deficiency.
How did you treat for botulism?

She is 5 months old, I treated for botulism with activated charcoal slurry via syringe.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Have you given any niacin supplementation since a tiny duckling?
It maybe a Vit B 3 deficiency.
what is rec is liquid B complex and is def worth trying.
TSC has one called durvet Liquid B complex it will say injectable but we use it orally, just put 1ml over a tasty treat, just enough treat that she get full dose.