A Case Report on Ultra-Sonographic Diagnosis of Free Fluid (Ascites) in a Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) and its Management
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Date
2018
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Abstract
A 3 ½ month old juvenile Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) was brought to
the Avian and Exotic Pet Unit of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex
(TVCC), Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital (MVCTH) with a
history of abdominal swelling, uncoordinated gait, inappetance, lethargy,
poor feather quality and diarrhea. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed
enlarged liver with rounded borders with free fluid in abdomen. The bird
was treated for nonspecific liver disease since the owner did not consent for
blood collection and biopsies. Oral amoxicillin @ 50 mg/kg b.wt. for 7
days, oral frusemide @ 8 mg/kg b.wt. BID for 10 days, oral multivitamins
fortified with essential amino acids @ dose rate of 0.2 ml BID was advised
for one month. The bird showed progressive improvement in the fluid
reduction and increased appetite during the following visits.
Description
TNV_CMAS_2018_7(3)1969-1973
Keywords
Veterinary Science