URGENT ADVICE PLEASE

[Tim_the_conure]

Hello everyone,
I have a lovely GCC, Tim
I’ve owned him for 5 years from a baby, he’s our best friend and main source of entertainment (as I’m sure you can imagine!)

2 days ago I noticed he was fluffed up and sleeping with his head in his back/feathers during the day, which isn’t normal for him. He was still drinking and eating, toileting and when awake was very much himself.

After some dreaded googling and a call to our local bird shop, I hoped/assumed his was tired from his moult. However, later that day he seemed more lethargic and was squinting his eyes.

Our emergency vet isn’t an exotic/avian vet, so I waited until 8am to take him to the specialist vet.

He had dropped a few grams in weight and was much the same in energy levels. So he’s been admitted for fluids and monitoring.

They called me yesterday to say he’s eating and drinking well, seems a little brighter and has even gained a gram in weight. But they wanted him a little stronger to administer sedative medication to then draw blood to find the cause of his behaviour. They suspect liver or kidney issues.

I’ve just had another call this morning, he’s lost 2 grams of weight. My heart is breaking. But he’s still seeming brighter than day one, poops are better, (he had runny poops, and a green tint to them), and he’s still eating and drinking well.

They’ve had him on fluids, antibiotics and a mild medication for liver issues (just in case and not too strong before they get bloods).

He’s been there 24 hours now, so not a long long time, and there is slight improvement but I’m just petrified of the worst. They’re going to try a muscle relaxer to then take a small amount of blood, and see what they can find out about the kidneys and liver. I’m hoping it shows something that can then be helped with medication and he’ll be okay.

I guess I’m looking for someone to share a similar experience or an insight on how long it may take for him to feel better? Am I expecting a miracle from 24 hours? Could it be a few days maybe?

The vet is very kind, and I’ve said money is no barrier, I’ll find a way to pay. She said today that if that’s the case then we can give him time - so I’m hoping that means it can take a few days for them to start feeling happier??

I’m just trying to find some hope… I’d really appreciate anything you can say that may help me or my little birb
Thank you x

 

[Vampiric_Conure68]

If it's liver issues and whatnot, it could take a few days for them to clear up. **Hugs** I have you guys in my prayers!

 

[wrench13]

With birds, observation, close observation is often the only diagnostic tool available to nail down an issue. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment can be tried to see if it helps. More time with the vet may be needed.

 

[rheashard2]

You have . The most important thing is to get a diagnosis. Waiting is hard.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

You're lucky to have good avian vets willing to hospitalize him and do the required tests to determine what's going on with him and give him the supportive care he needs while hospitalized. It may take several days for them to properly diagnose and treat him so I'd relax and rest assured that he's where he belongs right now being care for by experts.

 

[onamom7]

So sorry you're going through this. If he's at an avian vet, I would follow their recommendations. In my experience, diagnosing an avian issue usually ends up being some trial and error as they take tests to rule things out. I'm curious if they've done any imaging? My avian vet would likely do an X-Ray in this situation as well. Hang in there. Still eating and drinking well is a good sign. 2 grams isn't too bad of a loss.

 

[Geslina]

Hello everyone,
I have a lovely GCC, Tim
I’ve owned him for 5 years from a baby, he’s our best friend and main source of entertainment (as I’m sure you can imagine!)

2 days ago I noticed he was fluffed up and sleeping with his head in his back/feathers during the day, which isn’t normal for him. He was still drinking and eating, toileting and when awake was very much himself.

After some dreaded googling and a call to our local bird shop, I hoped/assumed his was tired from his moult. However, later that day he seemed more lethargic and was squinting his eyes.

Our emergency vet isn’t an exotic/avian vet, so I waited until 8am to take him to the specialist vet.

He had dropped a few grams in weight and was much the same in energy levels. So he’s been admitted for fluids and monitoring.

They called me yesterday to say he’s eating and drinking well, seems a little brighter and has even gained a gram in weight. But they wanted him a little stronger to administer sedative medication to then draw blood to find the cause of his behaviour. They suspect liver or kidney issues.

I’ve just had another call this morning, he’s lost 2 grams of weight. My heart is breaking. But he’s still seeming brighter than day one, poops are better, (he had runny poops, and a green tint to them), and he’s still eating and drinking well.

They’ve had him on fluids, antibiotics and a mild medication for liver issues (just in case and not too strong before they get bloods).

He’s been there 24 hours now, so not a long long time, and there is slight improvement but I’m just petrified of the worst. They’re going to try a muscle relaxer to then take a small amount of blood, and see what they can find out about the kidneys and liver. I’m hoping it shows something that can then be helped with medication and he’ll be okay.

I guess I’m looking for someone to share a similar experience or an insight on how long it may take for him to feel better? Am I expecting a miracle from 24 hours? Could it be a few days maybe?

The vet is very kind, and I’ve said money is no barrier, I’ll find a way to pay. She said today that if that’s the case then we can give him time - so I’m hoping that means it can take a few days for them to start feeling happier??

I’m just trying to find some hope… I’d really appreciate anything you can say that may help me or my little birb
Thank you x

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