firstknight117
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- Apr 28, 2021
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Not the way I ever planned on introducing myself in this forum, but I need to do this. I just wanted to add my voice here because our 3-year-old green cheek conure, Maverick passed away yesterday. He seemed a bit tired and dizzy the day before, but yesterday he went into severe illness with all the symptoms of a very bad virus and lasted about 10 hours. We tried giving him some nutrients with an eyedropper and the little guy tried until the very end. After his last few drops, he put his head down and he was gone.
The local avian vet yesterday was too busy to see him and we might have gotten him in there today on an emergency basis, but even then the vet said they weren't sure. Having said that, this virus (or whatever it was) was so vicious I'm not sure the vet could have done anything anyway.
I don't want a necropsy but I understand why it's sometimes suggested.
He was my best friend and my whole family (wife, daughter, and son) all loved him. We're all mourning him. He bonded with me early on so not only have I lost him but the bond was ripped out as well. I can't describe the grief (it's still too overwhelming) but I imagine those of you who have already been through this can understand.
If we ever start over, maybe with adoption, I will be committed to giving our new friend the best nutrition and safety (and love!) I possibly can.
I just wanted to add that if anyone does need to vent their grief about their loss, I'm happy to listen because I understand.
Missing Maverick, Always
August 2018 - April 2021
The local avian vet yesterday was too busy to see him and we might have gotten him in there today on an emergency basis, but even then the vet said they weren't sure. Having said that, this virus (or whatever it was) was so vicious I'm not sure the vet could have done anything anyway.
I don't want a necropsy but I understand why it's sometimes suggested.
He was my best friend and my whole family (wife, daughter, and son) all loved him. We're all mourning him. He bonded with me early on so not only have I lost him but the bond was ripped out as well. I can't describe the grief (it's still too overwhelming) but I imagine those of you who have already been through this can understand.
If we ever start over, maybe with adoption, I will be committed to giving our new friend the best nutrition and safety (and love!) I possibly can.
I just wanted to add that if anyone does need to vent their grief about their loss, I'm happy to listen because I understand.
Missing Maverick, Always
August 2018 - April 2021
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