Trich, Abscess, Pox and/or Something Else ??

[Reti]

Can't really tell if it looks better or worse. I am glad though she is hanging in there and she has the wonderful care from Anita.

Reti

[pdpbison]

Hi Terry,


She is eating well and with enthusiasm?

Pooping good?

Making 'narrations' vocally of things?

Good going there!

That is quite a handfull of a Bird! And quite a handfull of a medical challange there with that infected Mabdible Bill...
Phil
Las Vegas

[TAWhatley]

Hi Phil and all,

This bird is being cared for by my friend, Anita. I am just too buried under right now to take this one on, and Anita is doing an excellent job with the bird.

Yes, she eats eagerly but that right side of the lower beak being so swollen makes it a bit difficult. Anita is supplementing with tube feedings. Poops are normal looking and plentiful. The bird is strong, in good flesh, and was definitely not amused with the picture taking today ergo the blurry pics of the inside of the mouth.

I'm still cautiously optimistic about this bird.

Terry

[pdpbison]

Hi Terry,


Yahhhhh...this one would be a lot of work to keep on top of in various ways.

Glad Anita is there to do the deeds with this one!

His own morale and immune system are of course the thing that has to beat the Virus over time...and he is one lucky Goose you found him and got things goping for his care and opportunity for recovery.

Best wishes!

Phil
Las Vegas

[TAWhatley]

Here's some pics of the Egyptian Goose from today. Some improvement but still a long way to go. Anita will be taking the bird to another vet today or tomorrow to see if he can suggest something further to do: http://www.rims.net/2006Mar23 .. pictures are not pleasant, so look at your own risk.

Terry

[Trees Gray]

I'd say that is definitely looking better!

I think that getting a "second opinion" is an excellent idea.

Thanks for the update.

[Lady Tarheel]

Terry, still looks bad but not as bad as when you first got him. How long do you think it will take to clear this up. What a wonderful job you are doing with him.

Maggie

[pdpbison]

Hi Terry,


Is Anita doing anything topically for this?

At any rate, this sure seems like one of those deals that take time and patience and lots of really good nutrition, for it to s-l-o-w-l-y receed and heal up.

Tell Anita to plant a big smooch right on top of the Gooses head from me...!


Phil
Las Vegas

[Pidgey]

I recently emailed (or PMed, can't remember) Terry about this Egyptian goose and she told me that the bird has hung on and is finally getting almost back to normal. Anita still has the bird but I think that we'd all like pictures and a complete report. So, everyone, let's nag Terry until she gives us one (with pictures)!

Pidgey

[pdpbison]

Sounds good...


I will begin nagging now...


Phil
Las Vague-us

[feralpigeon]

Nag, when you have the time Terry....

fp

[TAWhatley]

Hey all .. Anita has done EVERYTHING for this bird .. we've done antibiotics out the ying yang, we've done every homepathic thing on the planet (that's Anita's realm with a friend of hers who is into it), we've done holistic .. again Anita's deal .. I only know how to treat them with regular meds .. who knows what may have turned the tide, but the tide has been turned and the Egyptian is now throwing off pea sized chunks of the crud with healthy tissue underneath .. this is very, very good news .. and typical of pox .. months and months and months of supportive care to even get the first break. Anita is a heroine in my mind.

It's a long way from being over for this bird, but Anita has done an unbelievable job of caring for it. I don't think we will ever know what "fixed" this bird .. assuming that it does get "fixed" .. I'm betting on the good supportive care, but know that others will feel otherwise. I can tell you for sure that the "normal" vet drugs didn't do it, neither did the homeopathic or holistic treatments .. I truly believe that this goose is a lot like a PMV pigeon .. only time and supportive care did it .. the goose did the rest . I wish I could say otherwise, but I just don't believe that any treatment that Anita did actually resulted in a "cure" for this bird .. this bird and it's body did the job.

Terry


Terry

[Trees Gray]

Terry,

Actually the great supportive care (holistic, homeopathic, medicinal), & the caregiver, as well as time enabled the bird to heal itself.

Can we get a picture please....when you get a moment?

I would love to see the final AFTER picture to the original BEFORE pic.

Thanks for the update.

[TAWhatley]

I'll ask Anita to get some pics .. she takes great pictures .. she doesn't know how to e-mail them to me, however We'll figure it out.

Terry

[pdpbison]

Hi Terry,


Yipppeeee!

So glad to hear things are looking so much better for the Goose...


Best wishes!

Phil
Las Vegas