Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Macaw with proventricular dilatation syndrome had bad reaction
By Massey, J G·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·CARE Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Adverse drug reaction to metoclopramide hydrochloride in a macaw with proventricular dilatation syndrome.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female blue and gold macaw was brought in for chronic vomiting and was treated with a medication called metoclopramide. After the second dose, she developed serious symptoms like unsteady movements, neck twisting, and arching of the back. These symptoms improved after giving her diphenhydramine, but unfortunately, she passed away a few days later. The vet found that she had a condition called proventricular dilatation syndrome, which likely contributed to her health issues.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old female blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna) with a history of chronic vomiting was treated with metoclopramide hydrochloride. After the second treatment, ataxia, torticollis, and opisthotonos became evident. These signs resolved with the administration of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Despite supportive care, the bird died several days later. Histologic lesions were suggestive of proventricular dilatation syndrome.
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