Button went in for some blood work and her poop checked again for yeast. I didn't get to talk to vet at the time so i will call later for the results but the vet tech said that Button's poop showed signs of "malabsorption".
I understand malabsorption means she is not processing her food normally but what does that mean? Why?
Any ideas?
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Re: malabsorption
by christie on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:33 am
Most of the time it is caused by an infection. I would definetly check with the vet if there is any bacterial infection going on.
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Re: malabsorption
by MFids on Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:39 pm
Looked up malabsorption, and here's some things that came up...
Alpha chain disease
Cryptosporidiosis
Coeliac disease (aka celiac disease - treatment is a gluten free diet)
Whipple's disease
Harrison's Avian Enzyme is said to help birds who are suffering from malabsorption syndrome. I don't mean to frighten you or anything, but if it's something that's suspected then it would be a good idea to speak with your avian vet about. Aslo ask about DMG (Dimethylglycine).
Best of luck with Button!
Alpha chain disease
Cryptosporidiosis
Coeliac disease (aka celiac disease - treatment is a gluten free diet)
Whipple's disease
Harrison's Avian Enzyme is said to help birds who are suffering from malabsorption syndrome. I don't mean to frighten you or anything, but if it's something that's suspected then it would be a good idea to speak with your avian vet about. Aslo ask about DMG (Dimethylglycine).
Best of luck with Button!
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Re: malabsorption
by bostonbudgie on Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:47 am
I am still waiting to hear from the vet. I was hoping I would ASAP about the gram stain/malabsorption situation but no matter I have to call them next week to find out the results from the blood test. I had her tested for PBFD. 
This poor little bird has not been well for 7 years. If you could see the 1.5inch thick stack of vet documents/bills I have for her.I do everything I can for her. Poor Button
She weighs 123grams BTW.
This poor little bird has not been well for 7 years. If you could see the 1.5inch thick stack of vet documents/bills I have for her.I do everything I can for her. Poor Button
She weighs 123grams BTW.
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