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- Joanne
I am so sad to report that my five year old male budgie Blueberry has been diagnosed with a tumour in his abdominal region. I brought him to the vet yesterday because he had large wet dropping stuck to his vent area. He respiratory system was working very hard with tail bobbing. His abdomen was distended. His vet said that she is very concerned, as his weight increased 10 grams from August 4, 2020. She also stated that he has a large mass of feces stuck to the vent. She removed it and thankfully, got a fresh sample to send to the lab. He also has fluid build up (ascites), thus the weight increase. I am so beside myself!!! He is eating and drinking. I have been supplementing with iodine (Lugol's), as we think he has a goiter also. The clicking sound upon breathing is better. The labs of the fecal matter will be back in another 24 hours. She said at this point there is nothing they can do. Even with more diagnostics,the prognosis is not good. She said when a bird exhibits these symptoms, that he was sick for a long period of time, without showing symptoms. I am also supplementing with Herb Salad for birds...(milk thistle and dandelion root), maybe if it is a liver issue. I sprinkle ground Harrisons High Potency over his seed. He won't come out of his cage, and he is just perching and making no sounds!!! My poor baby!!!I am so sad...I love him so much....
