Vol. 10, Issue 6, Part C (2025)

Author(s): M Palanivelrajan, A Prathipa, D Sumathi and S Prathaban

Abstract: A two-and-half-year-old female, budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) was presented with gradual abdominal distension and tenesmus for two weeks. Despite the symptoms, the bird had a normal appetite. Both radiograph and sonography were performed. The radiograph showed no abnormalities (no eggshell), and sonography revealed a hypoechoic area in the abdomen. The budgerigar was administered with enrofloxacin (10mg/kg q12h PO), and furosemide (1mg/kg q12h PO) for 4 days and distension gradually reduced over 10 days. This case highlights the importance of use of ultrasonography in identifying egg yolk peritonitis and importance of supportive treatment in avian patients.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i6c.2327