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6/8/2011
Dr.D, Veterinarian
Category: Veterinary
Satisfied Customers: 917
Experience: 34 years of small animal medicine and surgery experience.Licensed in Florida and Canada
VerifiedDr.D :
Hello there, Welcome to JA , I am DrD , Thank you for the question
Dr.D :
Sorry for the trouble
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
Thank you. Is your answer that I should go back to my veterinarian?
Dr.D :
:)
Dr.D :
You may
Dr.D :
Was this bird vaccinated against Marek's disease ?
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
Yes, the farm gives that vaccine to all its chicks.
Dr.D :
Did you add any Vitamins to her feed ?
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
No. She and the 3 other hens get a commercial "lay pellets" blend.
Dr.D :
The differentials are :
Dr.D :
1-Marek's
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Dr.D :
2-Vitamin B2 Deficiency
Dr.D :
Any joint swellings ?
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
Is it likely she'd exhibit a kind of recovery (foot straightening out, better walking) and still have Marek's?
Dr.D :
It is my differentials
Dr.D :
what may cause the said symptoms
Dr.D :
and you wanted thoughts
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
OK. According to the vet who felt her legs, there was nothing abnormal, and she doesn't flinch when touched or held.
Dr.D :
I see.
Dr.D :
I think I will let another expert to come and answer to this question since this is all I have for now. There might be another experts with other ideas. Is it o.k with you ?
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
Yes, thank you. And I'm sorry if I seemed weird in my responses. First time on this site, and I never "chat".
Dr.D :
No problem
JACUSTOMER-4tavkd4j- :
"Awaiting customer action"? Am I supposed to be doing something?
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