Cloacal prolapse in parrots
Other names: Anus protrusion، Cloacal prolapse
Symptoms
- Red tissue protruding from the cloacal opening
- Contamination and bleeding
- Straining
How it spreads
Not contagious; in hand-reared male cockatoos: late weaning, sexual attachment to the owner, holding droppings for a long time.
Diagnosis
Veterinary examination to identify the tissue (intestine/oviduct/papillomas).
Treatment
Cleaning and replacing the tissue, temporary sutures, hypertonic solutions to reduce swelling, hormonal regulators, behavior modification; surgery in severe cases.
Prevention
Avoid petting the back and prolonged cuddling, and hand-feed warm food to adult cockatoos.
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.