Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out today with deep concern for my 7-year-old green cheek conure. Recently, he’s been facing a severe issue with his left foot, and I’m desperately seeking advice and insights from fellow bird lovers.
The Situation:
• My conure can’t stand on his left foot and struggles to walk or move between perches.
• Sadly, he can’t fly due to improperly clipped wings, a permanent condition since he was young.
• He raises his left leg to rest it and doesn’t put any weight on it.
Visible Signs:
I’ve included pictures that show his left foot looking swollen at the base, along with a photo of his cage for context.
Vet Visits:
I took him to the vet last week, but the advice was not to give antibiotics to avoid encouraging the use of the injured foot, as it might worsen after feeling better. The vet recommended a cold water bath for soaking his foot, but my conure hasn’t been using it, so I’ve been trying to manually ice it.
New Development:
I visited a second vet yesterday, and they prescribed an anti-inflammatory known as metacam. However, his foot appears to be getting worse, with white spots now visible, and he can barely walk. I suspect it might have been caused by providing him a sand perch about three weeks ago. I’m deeply worried about his condition.
Questions for the Community:
• Should I seek a third vet’s opinion for more medication or possibly an ointment to complement the anti-inflammatory?
• I’ve moved everything to the bottom of his cage with a soft surface and a lower perch covered in vet wrap to prevent falls. Is this a suitable environment for him given his balance issues?
• How can I encourage him to eat? He’s currently only drinking water.
Your insights and advice would mean the world to me!!!
I’m reaching out today with deep concern for my 7-year-old green cheek conure. Recently, he’s been facing a severe issue with his left foot, and I’m desperately seeking advice and insights from fellow bird lovers.
The Situation:
• My conure can’t stand on his left foot and struggles to walk or move between perches.
• Sadly, he can’t fly due to improperly clipped wings, a permanent condition since he was young.
• He raises his left leg to rest it and doesn’t put any weight on it.
Visible Signs:
I’ve included pictures that show his left foot looking swollen at the base, along with a photo of his cage for context.
Vet Visits:
I took him to the vet last week, but the advice was not to give antibiotics to avoid encouraging the use of the injured foot, as it might worsen after feeling better. The vet recommended a cold water bath for soaking his foot, but my conure hasn’t been using it, so I’ve been trying to manually ice it.
New Development:
I visited a second vet yesterday, and they prescribed an anti-inflammatory known as metacam. However, his foot appears to be getting worse, with white spots now visible, and he can barely walk. I suspect it might have been caused by providing him a sand perch about three weeks ago. I’m deeply worried about his condition.
Questions for the Community:
• Should I seek a third vet’s opinion for more medication or possibly an ointment to complement the anti-inflammatory?
• I’ve moved everything to the bottom of his cage with a soft surface and a lower perch covered in vet wrap to prevent falls. Is this a suitable environment for him given his balance issues?
• How can I encourage him to eat? He’s currently only drinking water.
Your insights and advice would mean the world to me!!!