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Pigeon has stomach growth affecting walking and flying. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi. Our pet pigeon has a growth in stomach for over a year now. Is quite healthy but the growth interferes with walking and flying smoothly . Its the grey female pigeon in the pics. Appreciate your advice on treatment. Thks

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about your pigeon and including photos. Would be concerned this is a hernia, intestinal or uterine most likely. A veterinary visit is recommended, as if that is what it is, it will become a problem acutely. If she is still laying eggs after appearance of swelling, less likely to be uterine. Good luck.

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