Sick Tiel

[birdarama]

Hi! I have a 11 year old male cockatiel. He developed a large lump on the side of his neck. But otherwise was fine. I took him to the avian vet (about a two months ago) who drained a bunch of nasty brown fluid from it. But the vet didn't know what is wrong. I gave him some antibiotics twice a day for a couple weeks. He seemed a little more chipper but that may be because the lump was reduced and not in his way. The lump has gotten just about big as it was before it was drained. Today I notice that it seems to be itching my bird. At least he keeps trying to scratch it.

I don't know whether to try and have vet drain it again or what to do. Any suggestions?

[marieandchirpy]

www.cockatiel.com/lumps.html

The bird has a abscess which is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. It is a good idea to have the vet runs some tests to check for bacteria or fungus.

[birdarama]

Nope. No Abscess. Vet says there is no bacteria, etc. in the fluid removed. The only recommendation is to keep an eye on him and drain it periodically. Surgery is the only other option but not recommended due to the difficulty of area where the problem is. So we are still stumped.

[marieandchirpy]

Does the fluid look like pus?

[birdarama]

I didn't see the stuff today but the original fluid was dark brown and slightly thick. The Vet says there was some red blood cells and some debris in it. He said may it could be air sack that is ruptured and filling with fluid but where the fluid is from is unknown. Still could be a tumor too.

At least my tiel seems to be happy to have it reduced. He can move his neck around better now and get his feathers straight.

[marieandchirpy]

Could it be a cyst?:

www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/bird-diseases/bird-diseases-tumor.aspx

[folmonty]

Aug 12, 2011 17:25:46 GMT -5 birdarama said:

Hi! I have a 11 year old male cockatiel. He developed a large lump on the side of his neck.

Think'n good thoughts. Can't hardly read these types of posts. Let us know how things go?