Dehydration and exhaustion after the race in pigeons
Other names: Fatigue، Stress
Symptoms
- Wasting, sunken eyes, dry skin
Diagnosis
Clinical.
Treatment
Electrolytes and glucose in the water, light, easily digestible feed on the first day. [Update 3] Merck: the daily fluid requirement of birds is 50-100 mL/kg; in dehydration half the requirement can be given subcutaneously every 6-8 hours at the veterinarian.
Prevention
Nutritional preparation before the race, water in the basket.
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.