Does anyone know whether a vet will defnitely be able to tell the difference between a tumour and a blockage (maybe caused by my budgie eating the bark of her natural perch?)
It's not that i think he;s wrong- he seemed much better than the original vet, who said they couldn't feel anything, as she (my budgie) kept biting the vet, making it hard to feel her... it's just that she's sick and i need to know before i make any decisions about putting her down etc. hope someone can help- a very sad budgie owner
2007-09-26 00:42:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Sorry, but how I we supposed to know? We haven't even SEEN the bird, never mind examined it - and even if we had, there are no vets on here.
If you're not convinced by the vet's diagnosis, find another vet. There is just no way anyone here could possibly know if your budgie has a tumour or not. Yes, a vet would know the difference. A tumour doesn't necessarily mean malignancy, it could be removable.
Chalice
2007-09-26 00:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel confident in your vet's answer, go to another vet. Not all of them are created equal, and I feel you should do the same thing you would do if a human doctor gave you a response to a medical question that you didn't feel was correct....get a second opinion or a third if thats what it takes. My real advice is to seek out an avian vet (one that SPECIALIZES in only birds) who will have probably seen about a gazillion budgies and could probably give you a better answer than a normal vet. Try to find one in your local yellow book, or contact a bird breeder in your area to see what vet they take their birds to. Usually you will get a GREAT recommendation from a breeder.... Good luck and sorry about your little budgie!
2007-09-26 11:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they would know if properly given the time to examine the bird, and if they are an avian certified DVM. There is a big difference between the two. Parakeets are notorious for Fatty tumors because of the diet fed to them. Seed diets are not the proper diets but because people are not educated enough to research the natural diets and go on what the pet stores make the most profit off of, people tend to only feed these specific diets only!!
Contrary to poplular beliefs, millet (which is what is in a keets diet) is not what is eaten in the wild. The main diet of a parakeet are insects which are high in protein.
Why your bird is chewing on it's perch, is to grind down the over growth of it's beak which is a very true sign of Fatty Liver Disease. You will also see an over growth of the nails and a thickening of them. By this time the Liver will be showing signs of this disease, but most owners will never do a liver panel at the expense of the bird.
With that said, i'd say the vet was right and it's a tumor. If you change the diet and get away from the diet you are now feeding, it might prolong the birds life substanially, but no one can say for sure. That would depend on a few factors. I would have to know a few things before making that call.
Please feel free to email me and i'd be more then happy to help you. It also depends on where the tumor is on her body.
I don't feel you need to put the bird down. Don't jump to conclusions just yet. Keep her warm with a heating pad on the outside of the cage and cover the cage.
2007-09-26 08:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by humor4fms 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My parakeet had a fatty tumour and that is all it was. Do not put your bird down until you find the right vet. Are you using a certified AVIAN vet? One who specialises in birds? X-rays can be taken as it is hard to tell just by feeling. Even if your bird ingested bark, he would of "pooped" it out by now.
Please get help for your little guy.
Bobbie
2007-09-26 09:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by birdlady504b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
Get your vet to do rads and or bloods on your budgie. Is it actually vomitting or regurgitation. At least you'll know what is going on. If you don't trust your vet get a second opion and aks for a vet who likes to see birds or a specialist. Do expect to pay money for this, it will hopefully give you peace of mind.
Good luck, hope this helps.
2007-09-26 10:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She?? She could be egg bound. females can have eggs remaining in the passage that may appear to be a tumor. Only an expert breeder can tell. Or well knowledged avain vet.
2007-09-29 22:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Moondog2277 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is acertified vet and took the time to properly examine your bird then odds are he is right. but if you do not feel comfortable about his decision you are always welcome to a second opinion. just take her to another vet and get her reexamined. none knows anything for a fact, but vets know more about animals than we do. but like i said if your not comfortable about it take it to another vet. good luck and i hope it was a misdiagnosis. i hope your bird is ok.
2007-09-26 11:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by morgan p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋