Urgent advice needed

[nightinday]

Hi guys, Louis is a 12 year old GCC and everything was alright with him until two days ago.
He started panting after a very short flight, yesterday he started wobbling.
Last night he was fighting to stay on the perch but when I took him down from it, he frantically tried to fly but his wings and feet seemed to loose any coordination.
He survived the night under a blanket but he was either pooping under himself or getting out of the blanket to poop.
This morning he is still unbalanced, he tries to grab my finger and he even sits on it buy he wobbles back and forth. His breath is a little heavier than usual. Doesn't want to eat at this point, he just accepts some water with glucose.

It is Sunday and no vets are available to take him in and I'm at loss what else can I do.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Hi guys, Louis is a 12 year old GCC and everything was alright with him until two days ago.
He started panting after a very short flight, yesterday he started wobbling.
Last night he was fighting to stay on the perch but when I took him down from it, he frantically tried to fly but his wings and feet seemed to loose any coordination.
He survived the night under a blanket but he was either pooping under himself or getting out of the blanket to poop.
This morning he is still unbalanced, he tries to grab my finger and he even sits on it buy he wobbles back and forth. His breath is a little heavier than usual. Doesn't want to eat at this point, he just accepts some water with glucose.

It is Sunday and no vets are available to take him in and I'm at loss what else can I do.

Why do our birds insist on getting sick on weekends? I'm so sorry your baby Louis is sick! Obviously he must see an avian vet ASAP but in the meantime keep him warm and safe in a cardboard box lined with towels and covered with a blanket. Keep trying to get him to accept food, maybe something soft and warm like mashed sweet potato. Warm hand feeding formula would be good too. Keep giving him the water with glucose.
Good luck at the vet and keep us posted.

 

[nightinday]

Thank you.
He is refusing any food for now, he puts his beak in it but then refuses and doesn't take anything. The only thing he seems taking in is water with glucose.
He keeps trying to fly, even managed to run away a couple of times but as soon as he gets where he wanted he looses his balance and breathes frantically.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Thank you.
He is refusing any food for now, he puts his beak in it but then refuses and doesn't take anything. The only thing he seems taking in is water with glucose.
He keeps trying to fly, even managed to run away a couple of times but as soon as he gets where he wanted he looses his balance and breathes frantically.

Try to keep him as warm and calm as possible. The more he struggles the more stored energy he uses and since he's not eating you must minimize this. Darken the container he's in by keeping a blanket over it. This will help keep him calm.

 

[PrimorandMoxi]

Also make sure wherever he is perched is low in case he falls? and also give him a soft landing if possible?
Praying for you.

 

[nightinday]

I managed to find an emergency vet who did everything they could but unfortunately Louis did not survive the visit...

 

[Dancake]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending all my love and support your way.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending all my love and support your way.

So sorry! You tried but I guess it was his time. Did the vet have any explanation? Know that we are all thinking of you today as you grieve.

 

[nightinday]

Thank you so much, still does not feel real.
Vet said that they believe it was cancer which has spread. No one ever tried to diagnose him, as he was a very healthy bird his whole life, even the vet said he looks like he was in very good condition. But apparently around his age, it is quite common to be affected by cancer. It all went down quick and sudden.

 

[kme3388]

I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope you are okay. I’ll keep you in my thoughts. I am glad you were able to find an emergency vet, and you tried to help your conure in every way you could. He passed away loved, and cared for.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope you are okay. I’ll keep you in my thoughts. I am glad you were able to find an emergency vet, and you tried to help your conure in every way you could. He passed away loved, and cared for.

It does help to know you got your sick bird to a vet even if your baby couldn't be saved. It's happened to many of us. Tumors are very common and a lot of our birds succumb to them. Doesn't make it that much easier but at least know that you we know how you feel. You must have lots of great memories of Louis. We would love to celebrate his life by reading some of them here on PF.

 

[onamom]

I am so sorry for your loss