Hepatic encephalopathy in a Cactus Parakeet caused by inadequate nutritional management
Keywords:
Psittaciformes, nutrition, liver disease, lipemiaAbstract
This is a case report of an early stage hepatic encephalopathy in a Eupsittula cactorum caused by inadequate nutritional management. The clinical suspicion was originated from the anamnesis and the clinical signs of the bird. Blood samples were collected for hemoparasites analysis, complete blood count and uric acid, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) dosages. The treatment prescribed was the administration of hepatoprotective drugs and antibiotics combined with the dietary adequacy in order to reverse the clinical picture.
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