Ladyhawk
New member
- Apr 30, 2017
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- Parrots
- Kizzy - (most likely) female blue-fronted Amazon, hatched on May 1, 2017; Gabby - Male double yellowheaded Amazon, hatched, April 1, 1986; died February 22, 2017
Likewise, I sprayed air freshener in the front hallway away from my parrot's room, but maybe it got to him? He passed on 2/16 at 19 years old. But it may be a few minor insults from possible toxins I wasn't aware of got to his liver over time. It might be it wasn't his liver at all. You're are a grieving soul, a loving soul and an honest soul for us here on this forum. I think you have a huge personality and character and were chosen to be Eeebee's warrior parent. It is very solid information you have provided us and we thank you. Clearly Eeebee benefit from a powerful love. I'm so sorry. I read a column by an experienced parrot ownder who has lost more than one parrot and made mistakes and she admitted it was difficult to even write the column because it brought that up. We all make them. In the love and fun of having a parrot you get into a mode that maybe doesn't engender carefulness and watchfulness at every single moment because the mood is so wonderful. Well I've paid my 2 cents. Thinking of you.
Not knowing what caused organ failure can make you crazy. I've come up with tons of scenarios, but I don't know what caused Gabby's kidneys to fail. I will never know. Sounds like you're in the same boat. In a way it's easier because I don't know for sure whether I made a mistake. In a way it's harder because I can't learn from a mistake if I made one. Also, it came out of left field. I was totally unprepared...not that any of us is prepared.
My mother was saying today that memories of Gabby are starting to fade for her. I don't want to forget him. Not ever. I wish I had taken more movies toward the end of his life, but I always thought I could get to it later. I did learn from one mistake: Never take a loved one for granted.