Several predisposing factors may be involved in urate deposition. The prognosis for affected birds is very poor. It is not possible to cure birds with gout. Urates already deposited in tissues can not be resorbed. However, pain can be alleviated and further precipitation of urates prevented.
Therapy consists of a combination of dietary, environmental, and local and systematic treatments.
Daily treatment is essential in affected birds for the rest of their lives and some clients may not be willing or able to do this. In some cases, pain and lesions are so severe that euthanasia must be recommended. Provided as a service by Blue Chip Exhibition Budgerigar Society .