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    This document provides an algorithm for evaluating and treating diarrhea in birds. The algorithm first involves ruling out potential non-gastrointestinal causes of diarrhea like medications, dietary changes, or normal variations between species. Physical examination of the feces is then recommended to look for abnormalities. Based on results of fecal staining, cultures, or cytology, potential causes like parasites, bacteria, or viruses can be identified. Treatment is tailored based on the underlying diagnosis while ruling out other potential diseases. Radiographs, bloodwork, and further testing may also be needed in some cases to reach a diagnosis.

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    This document provides an algorithm for evaluating and treating diarrhea in birds. The algorithm first involves ruling out potential non-gastrointestinal causes of diarrhea like medications, dietary changes, or normal variations between species. Physical examination of the feces is then recommended to look for abnormalities. Based on results of fecal staining, cultures, or cytology, potential causes like parasites, bacteria, or viruses can be identified. Treatment is tailored based on the underlying diagnosis while ruling out other potential diseases. Radiographs, bloodwork, and further testing may also be needed in some cases to reach a diagnosis.

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    Algorithm 2: Diarrhea: Signalment/History/Exam Polyuria Diarrhea

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    This document provides an algorithm for evaluating and treating diarrhea in birds. The algorithm first involves ruling out potential non-gastrointestinal causes of diarrhea like medications, dietary changes, or normal variations between species. Physical examination of the feces is then recommended to look for abnormalities. Based on results of fecal staining, cultures, or cytology, potential causes like parasites, bacteria, or viruses can be identified. Treatment is tailored based on the underlying diagnosis while ruling out other potential diseases. Radiographs, bloodwork, and further testing may also be needed in some cases to reach a diagnosis.

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    Algorithm 2: Diarrhea

    Diarrhea

    Diarrhea
    Signalment/History/Exam
    Polyuria

    r/o iatrogenic: r/o diarrhea vs polyuria


    antibiotics, r/o dietary
    cathartics cause
    r/o normal
    variation: See Algorithm 11:
    species related Correct diet and Polyuria
    Modify (lories) monitor for change;
    treatment reassess if no Evaluate feces
    protocol if improvement
    possible

    Distended Cloacal Consider special stains Fecal Gram’s Fecal wet


    coelom pathology No diagnosis (acid-fast) to screen for stain mount/float
    cryptosporidiosis, etc

    Normal Abnormal
    Cloacal Cloacal mass, cytology Positive Negative
    prolapse hyperemia
    See Algorithm:
    Distended Coelom

    Acetic acid test if mass; Spore-forming  yeast, Increased Treat


    Determine cloacoscopy +/- biopsy of bacteria, RBCs macrorhabdus Gram - protozoa or
    cause, treat any abnormal tissue parasites but
    r/o other
    disease
    r/o clostridiosis, Treat if signs Bacterial
    r/o blood from warrant but C/S, begin
    GI/repro/renal, r/o other antibiotics
    cloacal mass disease

    Bloodwork; Radiographs Cultures, titers, further


    CBC/Biochemistry tests based on signs
    and diagnostic results.
    See Appendix 3:
    See Algorithm 1: See Algorithm 1: Laboratory testing
    Sick-bird Syndrome Sick-bird Syndrome

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