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Here is an excerpt from Dr. Wissmans paper on hepatic lipidosis. She is a highly respected vet. I advise that you read the whole article, but below is the portion that applies to treatment. I just wanted to mention that depending on what country you live in, many drugs and medications that are not available to us in the US without a prescription may be available to you over the counter. Check it out.
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Keep her perches immaculately clean. and disinfected (bumblefoot is an infection). Replace any rods used for perches with natural branches and wrap with vet wrap;
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Medical information about primates, small animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, & fish, written by a board certified avian veterinarian with 25 years experience with exotic species.
www.exoticpetvet.net
"So what can be done to treat a bird with hepatic lipidosis? First, with the help of your avian veterinarian, the bird should be put on a diet and exercise program. It is very important that a bird with hepatic lipidosis be placed on a lower fat diet to minimize impact to the liver. Your veterinarian will tailor a diet plan specifically for your bird. High quality pellets that are low in fat and perhaps lower in protein are an excellent base for birds with fatty liver problems.
If your bird is a die-hard seed eater, it will need to be switched over to a pelleted diet, but in some cases, this is easier said than done. Some birds may be persuaded to start consuming sprouted seed, instead of dry seed. The process of sprouting uses the fat stored in the seed to start the growing process. So, sprouted seed will be lower in fat. Also, the texture will be different, more vegetable-like, so this may encourage a bird to begin consuming some veggies. There are seed-sprouting kits available, or if you choose, you may sprout fresh seed mix yourself. Information is available from many sources. The bird should not be offered any peanuts or food items that could possibly contain any mycotoxins that could further damage the liver.
Any infectious or metabolic problems identified should be treated, taking into consideration that many medications are removed or changed by the liver, so dosages may need to be adjusted.
A bird that is having problems with excessive bleeding may benefit from the administration of vitamin K. I always recommend that the owner of a bird with bleeding tendencies have on hand a type of clotting gel or liquid to be used in an emergency bleeding situation. Ask your avian vet what product would be best for your bird.
Nutritional supplements are often helpful, especially those that are known to support liver function. Biotin and choline (B vitamins) are important and may be supplemented. Methionine is an amino acid that is important in transporting fats from cells. This amino acid is not available from plant sources, but is found in eggs, fish, meat and milk. I do not recommend offering any milk products containing lactose, as birds cannot digest this sugar; however, lactose is almost entirely removed in the process of the manufacturing of cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt, so these products are safe to offer to your bird. If you have any questions, discuss your bird's diet with your avian veterinarian.
Milk thistle is very good support for a damaged liver. Your avian veterinarian will decide if this is an appropriate therapeutic for your bird. Make sure that any milk thistle supplement does not contain ethyl alcohol as a base, as that can potentially intoxicate a small bird and alcohol can also further damage the liver. Another nutritional supplement is dimethylglycine (DMG), which is an antioxidant. DMG is also a very good supplement for birds with liver damage, and I put all hepatic lipidosis birds on this nutrient. Other nutritional supplements, such as aloe or dandelion, may also be helpful. Other amino acids, rare essential micronutrients and probiotics are also all beneficial to the recovering bird.
It is important to set up an exercise program for a bird suffering from hepatic lipidosis. Your avian veterinarian will help you put together an exercise routine that will be safe for your bird. In all cases, when dealing with a sedentary bird, the exercises will need to begin slowly and progress gradually in intensity. Wing flapping exercises, ladder-climbing exercises and walking are safe; however the bird should be monitored closely to ensure that it is not becoming over-exerted at any time or injuring itself."
With diligent care, veterinary supervision, exercise, correct nutritional support and appropriate medications, it is possible to reverse the affects of hepatic lipidosis, but some permanent liver damage may occur. The liver does have a remarkable ability to heal itself and reverse damage, but once liver tissue has been destroyed and all that remains is fibrous connective tissue (scar tissue) that portion of the liver will be gone for good. So, the sooner that hepatic lipidosis is diagnosed, the better the prognosis for a return to good health and normal function. It is possible for a bird diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis that has been successfully treated to live a long, healthy life, as long as it doesn't return to its old ways that caused it to develop hepatic lipidosis in the first place.