Pigeon throat bulge/lump

Hello! My pigeon is about 2 months old and has just recently learned to fly. He was fine up until he was about two months, and then this small bulge appeared in the middle of his throat. I thought maybe i was seeing things, so i ignored the problem. Now it's about a week later and the lump in my pigeon's throat is considerably larger and slightly more off to the right of his throat. It looks very akward on him, but it doesn't seem like he is in any sort of pain from it (not that i can actually tell). Also, the pigeon is eating and swallowing fine. Any ideas as to what this lump may be...? Or what it might be caused by...?

[spirit wings]

Originally Posted by ilovetravii

Hello! My pigeon is about 2 months old and has just recently learned to fly. He was fine up until he was about two months, and then this small bulge appeared in the middle of his throat. I thought maybe i was seeing things, so i ignored the problem. Now it's about a week later and the lump in my pigeon's throat is considerably larger and slightly more off to the right of his throat. It looks very akward on him, but it doesn't seem like he is in any sort of pain from it (not that i can actually tell). Also, the pigeon is eating and swallowing fine. Any ideas as to what this lump may be...? Or what it might be caused by...?

sometimes a lump in the throat can be canker, you can get meds for it from the pigeon supply sites online.

[MaryOfExeter]

What color is the lump? Yellow? White?
Also, does it appear to be fleshy/under the skin, or does it look more like cheese that you could scrape off? Sounds like it could be either canker or pox. Another sign to look for is the inside of the mouth smelling bad.

[ilovetravii]

What are some cures for Trichomoniasis? I looked it up based on what you said and came across this. I'm sure this is why my pigeon has. Any ideas on what i could do to help cure it? I have been planning on going on vacation tomorrow, and i wanted something i could put in his food or get quickly and have someone else give to him. Basically anything that does not require going to the vet for is do-able. Any ideas? I really don't want my pigeon to die! Thank you all so much!

[MaryOfExeter]

For canker we give Fishzole pills. I'm not sure that you'd be able to find metronidazole products anywhere but online pigeon supply stores or at the vet. In the meantime, I'd give him some apple cider vinegar in his water, 2 tablespoons per gallon.

I'll go find you some links on canker meds.

[MaryOfExeter]

Here's what I got. I've found that some of the medications these stores carry, can be found at pet stores or places like Tractor Supply. But I don't know if they'll carry canker medicine:
http://www.siegelpigeons.com/catalog-canker.html
http://www.foyspigeonsupplies.com/catalog/canker.html
http://www.jedds.com/Categories.bok
http://www.globalpigeon.com/gps.php?...&action=search

If you're lucky, you might be close to one of those places where shipping wouldn't take very long.

[ilovetravii]

okay! i called my local pet store and they have a fish product that has metronidazole in it. Its not fish zole though, do you think it will still be safe to give to my pigeon?

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by ilovetravii

okay! i called my local pet store and they have a fish product that has metronidazole in it. Its not fish zole though, do you think it will still be safe to give to my pigeon?

Do you know the actual name of the product?

[ilovetravii]

AtA general cure maybe? i'm not for certain on the first part!

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by ilovetravii

AtA general cure maybe? i'm not for certain on the first part!

Well, the only way to know for sure is to know the correct name and try to do a search. I have no idea if you could use it or not.
If we knew where you are, we just might have a member close by with some medicine.

[ilovetravii]

I live in Burton Michigan. It's very close to Flint. Know any members near here?
I'll pay for the medicine of course!

[Charis]

I have contacted one of our members near you and she will be coming on line in just a minute, so don't go away.

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Charis

I have contacted one of our members near you and she will be coming on line in just a minute, so don't go away.

I knew we had members in MI. Just couldn't remember who or where. LOL

[TheSnipes]

Hi there,

I see you are in Burton. I'm not very far away at all, in Ortonville. I have spartrix tablets and flagyl which are both for treatment of canker and you can have some of either or both. I work in the opposite direction, and see that you are going away tomorrow...so if possible we'll have to try and connect tonight?! I'll PM you if you are still online. Or you can PM me back.

[Charis]

Originally Posted by TheSnipes

Hi there,

I see you are in Burton. I'm not very far away at all, in Ortonville. I have spartrix tablets and flagyl which are both for treatment of canker and you can have some of either or both. I work in the opposite direction, and see that you are going away tomorrow...so if possible we'll have to try and connect tonight?! I'll PM you if you are still online. Or you can PM me back.

Thank you!