Vent issues

[rangerktc1]

For about the last 3 weeks Bianca has been having prolapse issues when she would defecate. It would stay out, usually just a few seconds but I've seen it out up for as long as 30 seconds. In addition, the whole vent area become very soiled looking and I couldn't seem to get it cleaned out.

I took her today to my avian vet. After examining her, he said it was a fairly common issue, especially in female cockatoos. He said its definitely hormonal (she's also been acting a little "funny" lately). He gave her an injection to calm down her hormones. We will repeat this in 2 weeks and possibly again 2 weeks after that. In addition, he cut her soiled feathers around the vent and sprayed it with a disinfectant, which he gave me and told me to spray the area 2-3 times a day. If after we finish with the hormonal shots, the prolapsing continues, he may have to do 2 small sitches around her vent to stop the prolapse (he doesn't believe it will come to that).

He also gave me some literature for me to read about trying to condition her hormonal behaviour, which I intend to follow. One thing he also told me that I'd never heard. She could also be susceptible because of this condition to yeast infections. He said it is advisable to put a small amount of apple cider vinegar in her drinking water (1 teaspoon per pint). This would help combat yeast infections. He said the birds don't mind at all the taste. Has anyone else here heard of this? Has anyone else here had these prolapse issues with their cockatoos?

 

[Scott]

I have two female cockatoos, both constantly in the presence of males. Thankfully no prolapse issues to date. That you have been advised by a CAV is comforting.

Have heard of using apple cider vinegar as additive to water, perhaps other members can validate.

 

[Laurasea]

I don't know anything about the apple cider vinegar.
But I do know probiotic help balance and prevent yeast. My GCC had a yeast infection cured by eating small amounts of yogurt with active cultures, no artificial sweet. Or you can buy them at pet store to sprinkle over food, don't add to water.
Hope your baby recovers completely.

 

[Ellie777Australia]

For about the last 3 weeks Bianca has been having prolapse issues when she would defecate. It would stay out, usually just a few seconds but I've seen it out up for as long as 30 seconds. In addition, the whole vent area become very soiled looking and I couldn't seem to get it cleaned out.

I took her today to my avian vet. After examining her, he said it was a fairly common issue, especially in female cockatoos. He said its definitely hormonal (she's also been acting a little "funny" lately). He gave her an injection to calm down her hormones. We will repeat this in 2 weeks and possibly again 2 weeks after that. In addition, he cut her soiled feathers around the vent and sprayed it with a disinfectant, which he gave me and told me to spray the area 2-3 times a day. If after we finish with the hormonal shots, the prolapsing continues, he may have to do 2 small sitches around her vent to stop the prolapse (he doesn't believe it will come to that).

He also gave me some literature for me to read about trying to condition her hormonal behaviour, which I intend to follow. One thing he also told me that I'd never heard. She could also be susceptible because of this condition to yeast infections. He said it is advisable to put a small amount of apple cider vinegar in her drinking water (1 teaspoon per pint). This would help combat yeast infections. He said the birds don't mind at all the taste. Has anyone else here heard of this? Has anyone else here had these prolapse issues with their cockatoos?

I've been using ACV in my chicken's water for years to prevent worms. Not a bad idea to add it to bird water as well. Thanks.

 

[WVWild]

my gcc like the taste of vinegar water. I use it to clean their cage and surroundings.