Loose stool

[Sandy]

Well, we took Cabo to the vet today because his stool to me was still loose.
he weighed in at 436 grams!:eek:
The vet looked for bacteria and found none, which is good news. Then, she asked, does Cabo drink a lot of water? I had to think about that, what does a lot mean? what is average? he does drink all day I said.
Now she thinks Cabo might be diabetic. I will have to take several urine samples today and bring to the vet. Tomorrow.
I just am wondering how in the world am I going to give this bird a shoot everyday, when I can't even hold him everyday because he bites the CRAP out of me.:shrug2: :shrug2: :shrug2: :shrug2: :shrug2:
Has anyone heard of a diabetic bird before?

[Shirley]

Well, yes, I have... I'll give Dr. C a heads-up that this is here....

[Ellen K. Cook, DVM]

here is an excellent site about diabetes in birds:

http://exoticpetvet.net/index.html

and the good news is, diabetes in birds is treated with oral medication.