Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas which, if untimely, can end very, very badly. What is dangerous for this disease in birds, in particular, parrots?
It is important to understand that if a pancreatitis occurs in a bird, it is important to take immediate measures, referring to experienced veterinarians. In this case, it is best to take samples of bird droppings, especially if it is completely or at least partially white in color. Immediately in the clinic it will be necessary to pass a urine test, in order to detect an increase or vice versa, a sharp decrease in the level of amylase.
As practice shows, in some cases, chronic pancreatitis leads to the fact that the parrot completely lacks plumage. In this case, you must strictly follow the strictest diet, because the slightest changes in diet can lead to the emergence of an acute form of the disease.
Depending on the complexity and form of pancreatitis, the veterinarian will prescribe the parrot appropriate treatment. In this case, the regularity is important, the course of medications can not be interrupted in any case, but it must be supplemented with suitable enzymes, such as Creon. Often, all the necessary medicines can be purchased in a regular pharmacy, designed for people, for specialized the same drugs you will need to contact a veterinary pharmacy.
It is important to understand that it is much better not to allow inflammation of the pancreas, which gives the bird the strongest painful sensations. And all it is necessary to provide the parrot with a full and useful diet, because of which he will not have, later, problems with the stomach.
So, the most useful for the birds are porridges, especially millet and rice, both in boiled and raw form. Do not give nuts, fat vegetables, potatoes, mangoes, persimmons, meat, fish to parrots. And most importantly, to understand that eating from the human table - for any parrot is harm, which eventually leads not only to the appearance of pancreatitis, but also many other serious diseases, and eventually the death of the bird.
Needless to say, pancreatitis in parrots - the disease is by no means rare. And in most cases, the owners themselves are to blame for the appearance of this ailment, unable to provide their own care with proper care and adequate nutrition. That's why, it's better not to admit this, and if the problem of pancreatitis has arisen, then rush to the veterinarian urgently: to take tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment - only so you can save the parrot and prolong its life.