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Expert: - 6/2/2007


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Is there anything that can be done for tumors near the vent?  I know how to treat and get rid of the fatty tumors that parakeets get on the breast.  However, according to the vet, this one isn't a fatty tumor, but is most likely benign.  They can't remove it because it's in the skin.  It's about the size of a marble and right now doesn't seem to be impairing her ability to fly or generally enjoy her life.  But, I assume it will keep growing and hope to find out a way to stop the growth if I can't get rid of it entirely.  I'd appreciate any help you can provide.  Thanks.

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Hi, Phyllis.

Hopefully, you asked the bird vet this question because he would know more so than I would...I'm not an avian vet.  I always thought "benign" meant noncancerous (being a cancer survivor myself).  Meaning this could be a cyst of some sort versus a tumor ("tumor" means cancer).  Guess I'm confused.  

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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