Amazon - possible fractured femur

[DonnaBudgie]

You're in such a horrible position. I don't know what to say (for once) other than follow your gut instinct. You and Max will be in my heart. I'm so sorry you're facing this.

 

[wrench13]

I faced a similar event with our dog Tinker, who had a massive tumor in her lower jaw, which was twice removed and still grew back. She was 14 yrs old, old for her breed and each time she was in pain and her eating fell off. I had to take her to the vet to be put down, it was the humane thing to do. It was hard. But in your case Max is eating and preening and cuddling so, while he is in pan , evidently its not that much. Honestly I would let him live as long as he can without showing signs of severe pain and only consider the alternative then. With the add'l complications you listed, I would not hazard surgery.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Personally, I wouldn't do the surgery. Let him heal as well as bones can without being aligned properly and if he limps, so what? He can rest his weight on his good leg. The surgery will cause him more pain and could easily kill him. I don't know if Lilibet the budgies femur healed in an aligned position- probably not- but she recovered enough to live another year.

 

[Shoegoo]

Makes me wonder why I don't have insurance for my parrot. I had to put my GCC in for a 2 nighter at the vet for testing and observation. Plus I had to give her meds and follow up visits. It adds up.