Egg binding in a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus). |
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| Authors: | Leigh Ann Clayton Tracey K Ritzman |
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| Institution: | Department of Animal Health, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Pier 3, Baltimore, MD 21202-3194, USA. lclayton@aqua.org |
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| Abstract: | A 6-year-old cockatiel was diagnosed with egg binding based on clinical signs, physical examination findings, radiographs, and lack of oviposition. Medical management failed to induce oviposition, and surgical salpingotomy was used to remove the egg from the oviduct. Sterile egg yolk peritonitis was diagnosed based on histology. Postoperative management with leuprolide acetate and husbandary changes successfully prevented egg production for at least 2.5 months after the event. |
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