Discussing Canker

Canker is probably one of the most common pigeon aliments.

Cynthia has provided us with a 'must read' piece on this issue.
Here is the link to her post.
Canker

For those who have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to post them here.

Cindy

Can either a canker lesion in the crop or severe Salmonellosis cause rupture of the crop lining?

I would think that canker can, Teresa.

Some time ago I have found a very detailed article about Canker. Maybe it is of additional value for someone.

I have also started a major section about pigeon deseases on Pigeon Tales - i.e. whenever I find good information about any pigeon deseases I will add this information. I think you can never have enough referrals to these informations.

Cindy and Charis,
I know you have the "Pigeon and Dove Illnesses & injuries. Their symptoms and treatment" forum. Would it be an idea to add all kinds of additional links there, where people get more access to information? Then all this information could be collected in one place instead of spreading it through all forums which makes searching a bit uncomfortable and time intensive? You could keep it locked also, which means, people could send you a link and you check whether it is good enough to be added to the list?

pigeonwriter wrote:

Some time ago I have found a very detailed article about Canker. Maybe it is of additional value for someone.

I have also started a major section about pigeon deseases on Pigeon Tales - i.e. whenever I find good information about any pigeon deseases I will add this information.

I think you can never have enough referrals to these informations.

Thank you for posting the link.

I totally agree with Cindy’s article!
My comment will be that there are cases when canker obstructing throat or trachea has to be removed despite risk of bleeding. In the situation when food and medication cannot be given or bird is gasping for air, using q-tip dipped in Iodine solution with water (this is my first choice), baking soda or glycerine, growth can be removed gently. Bird needs to be checked every couple of hours, as until medication starts working, canker grows with frightening speed and swabbing area will slow it down.
Feeding sick bird needs to be restored gradually, first with watery mix, in small quantities preferable with glucose or honey (no more than 5 ml mix). If one overfeeds starving bird, she will die.

pigeonwriter wrote:

Cindy and Charis,

I know you have the "Pigeon and Dove Illnesses & injuries. Their symptoms and treatment" forum.

* Would it be an idea to add all kinds of additional links there, where people get more access to information?

** Then all this information could be collected in one place instead of
spreading it through all forums which makes searching a bit
uncomfortable and time intensive?

*** You could keep it locked also, which means, people could send you a link and you check whether it is good enough to be added to the list?

* Absolutely, Petra.

** Yes, that's the intent of the forum. Easy access for folks who want to obtain information without having to shuffle through posts.

*** It is locked.
By all means, if anyone has a link or information they would like to share, please do post it here in the discussion forum or notify me, John, Cynthia or Charis by pm/email.
We will be happy to add it to the Pigeon and Dove Illnesses & injuries. Their symptoms and treatment forum.

I'll go ahead and post your link over there.