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Post by Hezz on Dec 2, 2011 23:53:41 GMT
A cyst has more of an infected-look about it, which Abbie's does - red and a bit raw. A tumour is normally under the skin and doesn't have that infected-look about it as it is normal cells growing abnormally. It will usually only look raw when it starts to be annoying to the animal (bird) and they start to worry it. It is probably easier to treat it now, rather than wait till it's grown and worrying her. I know Marianne, it's all more vet costs and that means more money.
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Nov 30, 2011 23:52:28 GMT
rory
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Post by rory on Dec 5, 2011 4:56:54 GMT
One of my birds had three smaller feather cysts as well as a growth like thing (I thought it was a tumour, but it was not - it was easily the size of a grape) on his back after one of his moults. Ripley popped one of the cysts himself and the vet used a syringe to drain the large one on his back and said it pretty much burst and some pussy/bloody material came out of it. He left the other two cysts, as he said Ripley would take care of them himself, and gave me some antibiotics, vitamins and said to let him take a bath a day to help. Within a week, all the cysts were gone/expressed by Ripley and *knock on wood* he's been through another moult and has not had any come back and he is back to his beautiful, non-bumpy self. Not sure if that really helps you any but that was my experience with them! Hope everything is going well with Abbie.
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Post by Hezz on Dec 6, 2011 1:45:41 GMT
Here's hoping Ripley doesn't suffer from repeats then Rory. I am sure some birsd are more prone to this type of thing than others, like some people get boils and warts. What do you think, Marianne? Leave it and wait? Or get it seen to?
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Oct 7, 2011 8:46:36 GMT
Lorna
Brand New Budgie
Merry Christmas
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Post by Lorna on Dec 7, 2011 21:05:46 GMT
I just got a close up of what could be a feather Cyst. Would be grateful if someone could confirm for me? Yes - definitely a feather cyst Marianne. More chance of success if its removed while small as has already been mentioned. Good antibacterial protection follow up on the wound and cage cleanliness to prevent infection whilst healing
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Post by barrieshutt on Dec 7, 2011 21:13:22 GMT
I just got a close up of what could be a feather Cyst. Would be grateful if someone could confirm for me? Yes - definitely a feather cyst Marianne. More chance of success if its removed while small as has already been mentioned. Good antibacterial protection follow up on the wound and cage cleanliness to prevent infection whilst healing Just cut it down the length way marianne , squeeze the gunge out , clean the little blood that will flow and spray with an antiseptic spray.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 7, 2012 9:34:45 GMT
Thought I would update on this.
It actually disappeared all on it's own!
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Post by Hezz on Jan 7, 2012 10:11:35 GMT
I hope for your sake it has gone, but don't be surprised if it reappears. Sorry to be a spoil-sport!
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 7, 2012 11:40:25 GMT
Thought I would update on this. It actually disappeared all on it's own! Strange but good.
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Post by stace on Jan 7, 2012 13:17:15 GMT
Well that's good news. I expect you weren't looking forward to getting out the scalpel and doing it yourself.
Hope it's gone for good.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 7, 2012 13:24:31 GMT
Well that's good news. I expect you weren't looking forward to getting out the scalpel and doing it yourself. Hope it's gone for good. I was not! I do hope so, yes.
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Jan 18, 2012 17:28:03 GMT
joann
Brand New Budgie
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Post by joann on Jan 18, 2012 18:09:36 GMT
Hi,
I am new. I keep Nolvason and sterile instruments. It is scary the first time you express a cyst but it gets easier. I am glad it disappeared. The position suggests it matured enough to pop and the bird hit it. Check for any feather pieces sticking out of the area and remove them with fine forceps or tweezers. Fluffy show birds get these alot. Check the feathers around the area and remove any malformed ones. Have cornstarch or flour on hand to stop any bleeding. After cleaning with saline rinse apply antibiotic to the wound and place in a small flight flight that reduces wing activity and gives you close observation. If the cyst returns repeat untill you get all of the tiny feathers out of the wound. You will know because the sore will disappear.It could take a couple of months. I do well baby checks on all of our birds about every 2 months to catch cysts, respiratory or any other issue that has not shown up in daily visual check of the flock. as a preventative I use Vet-Rx on feet and beak. Our birds have started to enjoy the foot massage. The oil softens dry skin and stops scale mites before they get started. This allows me to check for any foot, leg, or band problems and keeps the birds used to being handled regularly.
Blessings,
Jo Ann
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 18, 2012 21:34:03 GMT
Hi Jo Ann. Great explanation as usual
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