New from CT

[Bdejong]

Hi everyone.

I decided to join this forum in hopes to get a little support.

My dad has had a yellow naped amazon parrot for the past 42 years. Recently (in the past week) he has become sick. His left lag is lame and we have found out there is a mass on his kidney. This bird is in fact my best friend and I just really wanted a little support from people who know what it is like to have a special bond with a bird.

I hope this doesn't bring any one down but I just need a little support.

Thank you.

Bridget

 

[Auggie's Dad]

Welcome to the forums. Sorry to hear about the 'zon, what's his name?

I couldn't imagine what I'd do if anything happened to Auggie.

I assume he's been seeing a good vet? What are the vet's thoughts?

 

[Bdejong]

His name is Dog. Such an odd name. They don't know what it is at all. He is at Tuffs in MA. It is pretty good. We will know more Thursday or Friday. There is a chance it is a cyist and we can do something about that.

Pretty much a wreck with stress.

 

[parrotqueen]

Welcome to the forums, pleased to meet you and your little boy. Have a look around!

So sorry about Dog, I hope that he gets better soon. Must be stressful over there, you both will be in my thoughts.

 

[antoinette]

Hi and welcome to a lovely friendly forum
Sorry to hear about Dog......
Praying the news is good news
Keep us updated

 

[Spiritbird]

SB welcomes you also. Is the vet an avain vet? We all hope Dog can be treated so he will continue to be your best buddy.

 

[Bdejong]

yes. He has been going to Tuff's in MA for the past week. We now know that Dog is a she, which has been unknown until now. Whatever it is it is not hurting the kidneys, not in her bones, and she has clean blood work. Still no word but she is so quite and not herself that it is sad. My dad isn't sure what the next step will be but at least she can eat and sleep in cage my dad rigged up a bit.

So far so good.

 

[parrotqueen]

Hoping all goes well for you two, and that Dog starts feeling herself soon.

 

[Bdejong]

Little update from Dog. She is now making attempts to climb her cage. She can get up one wall but can't get on the top. It is great to see her at least try and do more then sit and sleep. I know it isn't much but watching her try gives me hope. Plus she love head petting more then ever now which I love.

 

[MisterBiscuits]

LOL! I LOVE the name "Dog" for an Amazon. "Whut up, Dog?"

Sometimes older parrots get benign fatty tumors, causes unknown. At 45 years of age the parrot deserves as much love, fresh food, toys, and happiness as she can take. Good luck with your new friend!