Princess, a 10 month old Scarlet Macaw, was seen by Dr. Ortiz following short episodes of lethargy, vomiting and diarrhoea. Radiographs showed evidence of a metal foreign body. Gastroscopy was performed using an ingluviotomy approach. After flushing large amounts of grit, seeds and feed out of the proventriculus a small square of copper was found in the ventriculus and successfully remove. Princess has made a great recovery and is her re-parrot proofed home!
