Report of a case of pancreatic insufficiency in budgerigar and the therapeutic effects of pancreatin in its recovery

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Seyyed Sattar Tohidifar
SEYYED REZA ABTAHI 1
Fatemeh Nasiri Dashtaki 2
Mohammadreza Raeisi Gahroei 3
1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
2 DVM Student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
3 Graduate student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
10.22034/ijvcs.2026.14634.1071
Abstract
Report of a case of pancreatic insufficiency in budgerigar and the therapeutic effects of pancreatin in its recovery.
This report describes pancreatic insufficiency in parrots. A pair of budgies with a 3-month history of lethargy and emaciation referred to the avian Clinic of Shahrekord University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Abnormal stool symptoms were observed in clinical examinations. The appearance of feces was foul-smelling, bulky and popcorn-shape. The changes made in the appearance of the waste showed a kind of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Preliminary diagnostic work-up included water and food consumption, cloacal culture, fecal Gram’s stain. All results were negative or within normal limits. On the basis of history, clinical signs and response to treatment, pancreatin insufficiency was diagnosed. Pancreatin drug was used for 1 months. After this period, complete recovery was observed in birds and droppings changed to a more normal color and quality.
Key words: pancreatic insufficiency, budgerigar, Pancreatin, popcorn-shape dropping.

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Iranian Journal of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Volume 18, Issue 1 - Serial Number 30
Spring & Summer 2024
August 2024
Pages 119-123