Urgent! Duck acting drunk.

[Miss Lydia]

Most pharmacies carry it, Walmart where the antacids are.
Another reason I like Activated charcoal I can use it and I give it to my dogs when they eat something they shouldn't[you know how dogs are]

 

[Clinkm]

Alright guys, day 3. Still responsive, still drinking and eating little amounts.
But showing nuerological symptoms still. He's not acting drunk anymore. But will spout his wings out(they quiver) and tip back on too his butt, (at times). I let him in the kiddy pool and monitored him. He was happy to get into the water but he almost flipped over but caught himself. His legs are still acting lame. He will stand assisted. He's not acting like he is in pain. I can play with both feet and legs.
Im at a loss and Im guessing its time to head to a vet. I have a place in mind that has avian vets, but Im not sure if they see farm animals. Calling when they open.

I live in the STL, MO area and wondering if anyone has any contacts they may know who live in my state as well. TIA

 

[Clinkm]

Getting into vet tonight. Hes resting comfortably

 

[Miss Lydia]

Aww what a precious face. Please let us know what the vet says.

 

[Clinkm]

Aww what a precious face. Please let us know what the vet says.

I will forsure!

 

[Clinkm]

Just left the vet. He checked out remarkable, except for his lameness with walking obviously. Which she doesn't know why. She wanted do an xray and blood work that were going to run over $500 (unfortunately I do not have those funds) to check for metal leaching and some gram positive bacteria that she didn't think he'd have anyway. She sent us home with enrofloxacin and told us to get Metamucil and mix with pb to help if there is any metal toxicity. And see how it goes from there. So if anyone has any other experiences with acute lameness with no environmental contribute, let me know or send them my way.
TIA and Ill post if there are any updates.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Handsome duckie you have there!

What strange symptoms he is having. I am glad he is doing great otherwise, and I am glad you found an avian vet! A lot of folks don't have access to one.

Thanks for the update! It's quite a mystery...

 

[Bennh]

Have you considered avian botulism? I lost a duck to what sounds similar to what you’re describing.

 

[Clinkm]

Handsome duckie you have there!

What strange symptoms he is having. I am glad he is doing great otherwise, and I am glad you found an avian vet! A lot of folks don't have access to one.

Thanks for the update! It's quite a mystery...

It is. She was perplexed herself.

 

[Clinkm]

It is. She was perplexed herself.

And thank you. He knows hes handsome. He was talking up a storm at the vets office.