Comments on: Dealing with a Prolapsed Cloaca: Avian Health Concerns http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdblog/2008/12/03/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-cloaca-avian-health-concerns/ That Fish Place / That Pet Place Bird Blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:36:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: findiviglio http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdblog/2008/12/03/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-cloaca-avian-health-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 findiviglio Wed, 27 May 2009 21:38:23 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatavianblog/?p=144#comment-1378 Hello Anita, Frank Indiviglio here. Thanks for your interest in our blog. Unfortunately, cloacal prolapse is a serious matter, and can only be treated by a veterinarian. As an internal organ is now exposed to the air, the bird is indeed in pain. It will not be able to pass feces and will certainly develop an infection as well. The cloaca will also begin to dry and the tissue will become necrotic, which, along with the aforementioned complications, will lead to the bird’s death. The longer the bird goes without medical attention, the less chance there will be for a successful recovery. Please see the article referenced for emergency measures, but please understand that, as stated there, these measures are only designed to keep the bird comfortable until it can be seen by a veterinarian. Please let me know if you need a reference to an avian veterinarian in your area. Good luck and please keep me posted, Best regards, Frank Indiviglio. Hello Anita, Frank Indiviglio here.

Thanks for your interest in our blog.

Unfortunately, cloacal prolapse is a serious matter, and can only be treated by a veterinarian. As an internal organ is now exposed to the air, the bird is indeed in pain. It will not be able to pass feces and will certainly develop an infection as well. The cloaca will also begin to dry and the tissue will become necrotic, which, along with the aforementioned complications, will lead to the bird’s death.

The longer the bird goes without medical attention, the less chance there will be for a successful recovery. Please see the article referenced for emergency measures, but please understand that, as stated there, these measures are only designed to keep the bird comfortable until it can be seen by a veterinarian.

Please let me know if you need a reference to an avian veterinarian in your area.

Good luck and please keep me posted,

Best regards, Frank Indiviglio.

]]> By: Anita http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdblog/2008/12/03/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-cloaca-avian-health-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-1377 Anita Wed, 27 May 2009 18:56:21 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatavianblog/?p=144#comment-1377 For a bird with a Prolapsed Cloaca that is not being treated by a veterinarian, What are the complications this bird will face? Is/Will this bird be in pain? Can the bird live a normal life in this condition? I am doing some research on this issue and would appreciate any information you may be able to share. Thank you in advance for your time. Sincerely Anita For a bird with a Prolapsed Cloaca that is not being treated by a veterinarian, What are the complications this bird will face? Is/Will this bird be in pain?
Can the bird live a normal life in this condition?

I am doing some research on this issue and would appreciate any information you may be able to share.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Sincerely
Anita

]]> By: findiviglio http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdblog/2008/12/03/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-cloaca-avian-health-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 findiviglio Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:48:18 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatavianblog/?p=144#comment-1106 Hello, Danny, Frank Indiviglio here. Thanks for your interest in our blog. Unfortunately your parrot will need to see a veterinarian; the fact that it’s pushing and making noises is a sign that it is in distress. Its promising that the tissue looks health and has not dried out…but in its present condition it will be very susceptible to infection. I suggest that you gently apply KY Jelly or another water soluble lubricant (not Vaseline) to that part of the tissue which is visible… but bear in mind that this is just to prevent drying and not a real treatment…for that you will need to see a veterinarian. Keep the cage very clean and the bird warm. You should arrange to have the bird seen as soon as possible, as complications are more likely the longer you wait. Be sure to get your veterinarian’s opinion as to the probable cause of the prolapse…blood tests are usually helpful in this regard. Good luck, please let me know if I can be of any further help. Best regards, Frank Indiviglio. Hello, Danny,

Frank Indiviglio here. Thanks for your interest in our blog.

Unfortunately your parrot will need to see a veterinarian; the fact that it’s pushing and making noises is a sign that it is in distress. Its promising that the tissue looks health and has not dried out…but in its present condition it will be very susceptible to infection.

I suggest that you gently apply KY Jelly or another water soluble lubricant (not Vaseline) to that part of the tissue which is visible… but bear in mind that this is just to prevent drying and not a real treatment…for that you will need to see a veterinarian. Keep the cage very clean and the bird warm. You should arrange to have the bird seen as soon as possible, as complications are more likely the longer you wait.

Be sure to get your veterinarian’s opinion as to the probable cause of the prolapse…blood tests are usually helpful in this regard.

Good luck, please let me know if I can be of any further help.

Best regards, Frank Indiviglio.

]]> By: danny http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdblog/2008/12/03/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-cloaca-avian-health-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-1105 danny Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:07:20 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatavianblog/?p=144#comment-1105 I have a 6 year old African Gray parrot who has been acting strangely lately. Making little whimping sounds and pushing her rear end against my arm. I checked her backside and the cloaca seems to be protruding out. It looks healthy but I am concerned. I called my vet and he said she may have a protracted croaca and would need to be taken to San Diego, (200 miles away). Any suggestions? I have a 6 year old African Gray parrot who has been acting strangely lately. Making little whimping sounds and pushing her rear end against my arm. I checked her backside and the cloaca seems to be protruding out. It looks healthy but I am concerned. I called my vet and he said she may have a protracted croaca and would need to be taken to San Diego, (200 miles away). Any suggestions?

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