Amazon Parrot

[socratese mom]

my amazon parrot started being real quiet and not responding to me in his usual way and he started screaming one day and losr use of his left foot for five min regained use we took him to emergency avian they did xrays and bloodwork they did,nt see anything abnormal but believe he may have bornavirus he was put on celecoxib 50 mg he was diagnose with bornavirus 5yr ago was treated by his vet and made a full recovery not this time his vet closed her business so we took him to new vet she wants him to stay on nsaids long team he is not getting any better so worrried i have had over 40yr does anyone have any suggestions need help

 

[onamom]

I’m so sorry to hear about your baby! I hope he starts feeling better soon. Check out this video on bornavirus:

And a great resource for you: http://akademe.org/pubs/Parronting/...VS3oa7YOynCOSyOb8w_aem_XHuuqDL3QpCAykc4OHqGCg

Wishing you all the best

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Welcome! I'm sorry your bird is having problems with Bornavirus imfection. You're not alone.
There's a recent thread entitled "Introducing Yuri! Ona's new sister" started by one of our moderators, @onamom, that discusses her new bird's diagnosis with PDD, an illness caused by avian bornavirus. The thread discusses other things too but there's a link to an article from Angell Veterinary Hospital in Boston about PDD. I've copied the link to the article: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...sQFnoECGoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1ckq74wKO99wu5x000qtO7

This is another interesting article I read:
thinkparrot.com

Think Parrot - The Parrot Lovers' Information Source

Think Parrot offers information on parrot behaviour & training, creating an enriched environment for your feathered friends, and much more! It is time to think about parrots.

thinkparrot.com

Living with PDD/AG | ThinkParrot

Another article:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://amccorona.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Daily-Living-with-the-Avian-Bornaviral-PDD-affected-bird.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiusbfts-qPAxW2v4kEHZy0AfsQFnoECFcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2s72LlrOYeIt2ADDg0_PCN

I have a feeling that Bornavirus infections cause a lot more illness and death in pet parrots than most people and vets are aware of. It can manifest in any different ways and unless the bird is tested for the virus it goes undiagnosed.
Apparently anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) are used for Bornavirus infections. If you aren't comfortable with your new vet you may want to seek another opinion. What part of the country/world do you live? Do you have access to high caliber avian vet care? Many people don't unless they live near a large city.
Again, I'm sorry you and your Amazon are going through this.

 

[rheashard2]

Welcome! I'm sorry your bird is having problems with Bornavirus imfection. You're not alone.
There's a recent thread entitled "Introducing Yuri! Ona's new sister" started by one of our moderators, @onamom, that discusses her new bird's diagnosis with PDD, an illness caused by avian bornavirus. The thread discusses other things too but there's a link to an article from Angell Veterinary Hospital in Boston about PDD. I've copied the link to the article: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...sQFnoECGoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1ckq74wKO99wu5x000qtO7

This is another interesting article I read:
thinkparrot.com

Think Parrot - The Parrot Lovers' Information Source

Think Parrot offers information on parrot behaviour & training, creating an enriched environment for your feathered friends, and much more! It is time to think about parrots.

thinkparrot.com

Living with PDD/AG | ThinkParrot

Another article:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://amccorona.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Daily-Living-with-the-Avian-Bornaviral-PDD-affected-bird.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiusbfts-qPAxW2v4kEHZy0AfsQFnoECFcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2s72LlrOYeIt2ADDg0_PCN

I have a feeling that Bornavirus infections cause a lot more illness and death in pet parrots than most people and vets are aware of. It can manifest in any different ways and unless the bird is tested for the virus it goes undiagnosed.
Apparently anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) are used for Bornavirus infections. If you aren't comfortable with your new vet you may want to seek another opinion. What part of the country/world do you live? Do you have access to high caliber avian vet care? Many people don't unless they live near a large city.
Again, I'm sorry you and your Amazon are going through this.

I agree.