i have a budgie that has a growth on his chest?

Question

the 2 vets i have taken him to say its a growth of sum sort,but its growing bigger by the day.hes lost weight but hes still feisty and whistling away.hes approx 3yrs old.i realy dont no wot to do for the best,he dusnt seem in pain.do u think it would be wiser to have him put to sleep

Answer 1

It is caused by the diet you have fed it. Another instance of a high fat diet and the seeds.



I can't say enough about the way all of you feed your birds and what it does to your birds. I have studied these birds in the wild and they DO NOT eat seeds in the wild. They eat insects as a main staple which are high in protein.



Seeds cause a disease known as Fatty Liver Disease. A parakeet on a seed diet will live about 4-6 yrs. Just long enough for you to get the bird just the way you want it, and then it dies. Pet store lining their own pockets with your money. If more people would use their common sense, more birds would be living longer and healthier lives and saving their money.



Start feeding your keet veggies. It might be to late for your bird, or it may not be. Educate yourself now on the diets of your birds. Don't rely on a pet store for your education. They are only out to take money out of your hands.



I commend you for taking your keet to two vets. Where most won't take a keet to one.



Depending on how involved the tumor is, it can be removed. But at what cost? With the keets age, would it be wise? Evaluate the situation as best as you can for now. I'm sure you will know when the time is right.



Good Luck!

Answer 2

I have seen this type of "Growth"? before it could be ingrown feathers,the feathers will continue to grow under the skin,as we some times have ingrown hair, this is quite common in Budgies,It sup-prises me that your vets did not suspect this ,but Budgies are susceptible to tumours and this might be the problem .If your bird is happy then he would not be happy if he was in pain! let him live his life as it is give him some treats like soaked sprouted seed any seed will do,also try some Dandelion leaves washed and free from areas where weed killer has been used

Answer 3

Unfortunately budgies show a high incidence of tumours. They usually occur between the age of 5-7.Did your vet not offer any guidance as to what to do? I've had two birds with growths on them,both of which I had put to sleep...

Keep a close eye on your bird,check your bird daily,any sign of deterioration in his condition, maybe then make your decision...

Answer 4

No don't put him down yet. Take him to a vet and ask about it. Or call the vet. The vet will tell you what to do. Could be a tumor..so hurry and take him to get a checkup before it's too late.

Answer 5

I would seriously challenge both vets qualifications! My god, they cant get a diagnoses between them? This could be one of many things but as he's still upbeat and happy its more likely an infection in the folicles in his chest. Try washing the area in salt water solution ( a teaspoon of table salt in a teacup of warm water ), rinse and dry it afterwards or he'll get a cold. Give him a dusting with mite powder too. Please find yourself another vet, those two are crap! Good luck to you and your little bird.

Answer 6

You only put animals down if they are in pain!! So enjoy your pet as long as possible !! It sounds like your little buddy has a tumor it happens so if it gets worse and he shows signs of pain than that would be the time to think about putting him to sleep!! LOL

Answer 7

I had the same thing happen with mine....they are prone to tumors and growths. I waited until mine could no longer eat and drink sufficiently to sustain himself, then took him to the vet and had them put him quietly to sleep. I figured that was better than letting him starve.

Answer 8

only you can answer that question.



if he seems happy in himself and it doesnt seem to be bothering him, then i myself would let him carry on until it does seem to start affecting him, but others would say put him out of his misery before it does start affecting him meaning he dies happy. only you can decide what is better for your pet and your moral beliefs.



what ever you decide though, thank you for having the sense to have had taken him to the vets, you see so many people where they havnt been bothered to do this simple thing.what ever you decide i know you will have the birds best interests at heart. good luck :)

Answer 9

I agree with the 2 people above

Answer 10

you have done good by going to the vets.but if he is fine and shows no discomfort then leave him alone until he get worse