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I need help i just took my duck to the vet yesterday and it is limping he gave me antibiotics and the duck is still limping and being lazy what do i do??

Submitted: 529 days and 6 hours ago.

Category: Bird

Value: $9

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Age: <1; Female; Breed: mallard duck

Already Tried:
tried going to the vet did not do any very good

Answer

Hello,

Antibiotics usually take a couple of days to start helping, so the best thing to do is to continue giving the medication as your vet directed.I wouldn't expect to see results this quickly. If your duck actually seems to be getting worse (rather than staying the same), you would want to give the vet a call or see a vet at an emergency clinic. If the duck simply stays the same, just be patient. If there's no improvement within 48 hours of starting the medication, you'll need to return to the vet. If you have more questions about this, just let me know by clicking on REPLY.

Anna

Expert:	MsAM
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Answered:	10/5/2008

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Have owned and/or raised parakeets, finches, cockatiels, and poultry over a period of thirty years.

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