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.