Sick Grey

[Tomkat]

Hello, new member here. I have a 27+ year old congo grey. I believe he is dying per the vet. We had him on meds to reduce possible fluid in lungs, issues with breathing and an antibiotic. They were unable to draw blood and do xrays due to his stress level and fear of heart attack. He showed very little improvement. Vet thought I should take him to emergency vet 400 miles away for O2 therapy. This is not monetary possible.
My questions:
Is there a O2 "home kit" that works?
I need to travel for a family emergency. Will he be better at home alone all day or with me and the dogs on the trip. I will on the road for 1 day and then at a home for several days before returning.
I am afraid he is suffering so any advice is appreciated.
PLEASE no snarky comments
Thank you is advance for your advice.

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

I've heard of people rigging up plastic, clear Tupperware containers with a tube and a cannister of O2, but I have no idea how to rig such a thing up. I hope you can find something that works **Hugs**

 

[DonnaBudgie]

We here at Parrot Forum don't do sparky comments.
This is very sad. One of the problems with little disposable home canisters you can get at a drugstore or walmart is how to give the correct amount of oxygen. That said and considering that he is likely going to die anyway, I would take a clear plastic bin, the 24x26x14 approximate size, line it with soft paper towels, rig up some low perches in it, snap the lid on, and drill a hole large enough to take a small canister and empty it into the bin. Then plug the hole by putting tape over it. Put your bird in and watch closely to see if he improves.

 

[SailBoat]

I do not know what sites you have visited, but I can guess! As you can see, we do not do snarky here!

Providing oxygen to larger Parrot is difficult as one needs to increase the oxygen within a confined area. I am surprises that your current Vet does not have a couple of cages, which are enclosed and with a few holes in it, in which they run a small oxygen hoses to as this is common for cats and dogs?? They commonly have a valve on the hose in which the adjust. YES, adjusting the flow is a bit iffy, but a good tech should know what to look for as part as flow rate.

Problems with Air Sacks (Lungs) is commonly an illness which like a Human cold develops into the Air Sacks, which limits the capacity of the Air Sacks which starves the body of oxygen.

If you can get close to your Grey's head, I want you to listen to his breathing. If you can hold your Grey, bring his chest to your ear and listen for any clicks or congestion! If listening to his chest is not possible, get as close to his head as possible, your are listening for labored breathing, and clicks. Set him down tell his you love him and watch him breath in and out. If his is pumping his tail.

If yes, get him back to that Vet ASAP! You Grey likely has an Air Sack Infection!! That Vet should have a standard antibiotic for 30 days. Since, that was what he was on. Your Vet may need to switch the antibiotic or increase its dose.

Your Vet should have listened to your Grey's heart and if so, should have picked on a slow heart rate or so other heart issue that may have lead to fluids in the Air Sacks.

Your Grey is sick, and any road trip would not be recommended. Board your Grey with your Vet.

Sorry, but Praying for your Grey!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

It's so frustrating and sad when your bird is sick and the closest avian vet is a half days drive away. Or it's a weekend and none are available in an emergency.