Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fibrous crop blockages causing vomiting in 33 cockatiels
By Rosenwax, A C & Cowan, M L·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2015·Bird and Exotics Veterinarian Green Square, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fibrous ingluvial foreign bodies in 33 cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus).
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
A group of 33 cockatiels showed signs of vomiting, lethargy, and weight loss due to fibrous foreign bodies stuck in their crop (a part of their digestive system). Vets diagnosed the issue by feeling for a mass in the crop and treated some birds with surgery while others received non-surgical care. Unfortunately, about one-third of the cockatiels did not survive, highlighting the dangers of allowing them to groom or ingest fibrous materials. Pet owners should avoid giving cockatiels items that could lead to such serious health issues.
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Abstract
The presentation, treatment and outcomes of 33 ingluvial fibrous foreign bodies in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are described. Vomiting, lethargy and weight loss were the most common presenting signs. Diagnosis was made on palpation of a mass in the crop (ingluvies). Both surgical and non-surgical treatment regimens were evaluated. The overall mortality rate was 33%, suggesting fibrous materials are not safe for cockatiels to groom or ingest and should not be offered as cage accessories.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26412121/