So it's been over a week since we brought the 4 year old ekkie into our homes--and for the most part she is doing wonderful!
Yesterday was her first vet apt, which wasn't nearly as reassuring as I had hoped it would be. The vet was concerned about her possible health problems--respiratory & possibly digestive--and gave us the number for an avian spe******t in a larger town near by. Sushi did however get her wings clipped, which was desperately needed!
Apart from her potential health issues (I really hope she's okay!) her personality is just blossoming!! Her appetite has improved some what, but she is still underweight--as confirmed by our vet. Some meals she just won't eat! I've tried so many different foods, but a lot of them just end on the floor or she won't even go near her bowl.
As far as handling goes, she hasn't nipped for about 5 days, & coos constantly when she is out with us. She'll step up for us both right out of her cage & is figuring out her above cage play pen. We've heard her talk three times now--of course when we're not in the room. She really REALLY wants to go on our shoulders, but we've made a smidgen of progress with that.
Hopefully everything checks out with the avian spe******t, but here are some concerns I've noticed:
-Under weight
-Breathing with mouth open
-Sneezing
-Loud weezing after flying across the room
-Lack of appetite
-Bright green runny poop occasionally
-Always seems to be yawning too; not sure if this is a warning sign or just a sleepy birdie baby
Anyways, sorry this is so long, just thought I would update everyone on our little ekkie
Why the heck is it starring out s p e c i a l i s t?
Yesterday was her first vet apt, which wasn't nearly as reassuring as I had hoped it would be. The vet was concerned about her possible health problems--respiratory & possibly digestive--and gave us the number for an avian spe******t in a larger town near by. Sushi did however get her wings clipped, which was desperately needed!
Apart from her potential health issues (I really hope she's okay!) her personality is just blossoming!! Her appetite has improved some what, but she is still underweight--as confirmed by our vet. Some meals she just won't eat! I've tried so many different foods, but a lot of them just end on the floor or she won't even go near her bowl.
As far as handling goes, she hasn't nipped for about 5 days, & coos constantly when she is out with us. She'll step up for us both right out of her cage & is figuring out her above cage play pen. We've heard her talk three times now--of course when we're not in the room. She really REALLY wants to go on our shoulders, but we've made a smidgen of progress with that.
Hopefully everything checks out with the avian spe******t, but here are some concerns I've noticed:
-Under weight
-Breathing with mouth open
-Sneezing
-Loud weezing after flying across the room
-Lack of appetite
-Bright green runny poop occasionally
-Always seems to be yawning too; not sure if this is a warning sign or just a sleepy birdie baby
Anyways, sorry this is so long, just thought I would update everyone on our little ekkie
Why the heck is it starring out s p e c i a l i s t?