iluvmytiels
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- Feb 19, 2024
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- 8
- Parrots
- Thor - Male cockatiel age 9
Loki - My guardian angel <3
Two days ago my bird broke her wing and chipped the tip of her beak off. I took her to the vet, the wing got wrapped and they prescribed her meloxicam for the pain and a cream to prevent infection in her broken beak. Physically, she should be fine. The issues are I can barely get her to eat and she's quite lethargic. She's drinking water from the faucet, but no food is of interest to her. I feel bad but I feed her apple baby food by syringe to ensure she's eating at least a little. She sleeps most of the time, but when she's not she is nibbling my fingers, flapping her wings, and trying to walk (she can't really stand and is off-balanced from the wing wrap). I'm at a huge loss for what to do. She is very stubborn and won't accept much help without a fight.
How much of this could be meloxicam side effects? How much of this could be stress-induced? How can I help relieve stress? How much should I let her sleep? I've consulted my vet and they say I just have to do my best and play the waiting game, but it's killing me. Is there any additional advice you can give me or do I truly just have to wait it out?
I'm also afraid to leave her alone to go to my college classes. Will she be okay on her own anywhere from 1-4 hours?
- Very distressed college bird mom
Update: Unfortunately, my lovely girl passed away a few days after I made this post. She had internal damages that we caught too late to be treated. My boy and I are doing alright at the moment. Thank you guys for the advice. I've included a picture because she was so gorgeous that I can't help but share <3
How much of this could be meloxicam side effects? How much of this could be stress-induced? How can I help relieve stress? How much should I let her sleep? I've consulted my vet and they say I just have to do my best and play the waiting game, but it's killing me. Is there any additional advice you can give me or do I truly just have to wait it out?
I'm also afraid to leave her alone to go to my college classes. Will she be okay on her own anywhere from 1-4 hours?
- Very distressed college bird mom
Update: Unfortunately, my lovely girl passed away a few days after I made this post. She had internal damages that we caught too late to be treated. My boy and I are doing alright at the moment. Thank you guys for the advice. I've included a picture because she was so gorgeous that I can't help but share <3
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