Tycos_mom Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 All Darius's tests for major illnesses came back Neg so he's not sick. But he has deficiencies in everything except calcium and its on the lower side of normal she said his blood count is so bad that if he even caught a slight bacterial infection he wouldn't be able to fight it. She wants me to keep him Quarantined for another 30 days and she has a special diet to help build him up quickly I have to pick it up at her office. After 30 days she want to retest to make sure he's got his levels up. She said he's very anemic. His blood count is way to low. I'm not looking forward to another 30 days of Quarantine having to shower and change my clothes at least 10 times a day isn't fun.
Joolesgreyuk Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Oh Pat, he was seriously neglected wasn't he. Poor thing and poor you, another 30 days but boy will it be worth it in the end.
dhorje Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 What a poor bird. Why don't you add some spirulina to his food or feed directly? Spirulina is nutrients packed. Koko loves spirulina. I mix wheat grass, spirulina, stabilized rice bran and whey protein for Koko 2X a week. This is to ensure she is getting all the vitamins and minerals that needed for good health.
SchroedersJen Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Poor little Darius. Quarantine sucks! Give him some snuggles for us. You know what, here, you have some snuggles from us too, poor mama!
Char Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Oh Pat how awful for both of you. I am confused. Is Darius the new Macaw you rescued and took to the vet and was very underweight or have I missed something. I thought that was Harley. I need to catch up. I have not been on as much lately since the weaning this DYH is keeping me soooo busy.
judygram Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Well thats good news and bad news, good that Darius doesn't have any diseases but bad that he has to be quarantined another 30 days but it will be worth it when its over. You give him some extra cuddling and I send some hugs to you too Pat, hang in there for 30 days will pass very quickly.
Luvparrots Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 So sorry that Darius will need to be quarantined longer. But Pat look on the bright side, Darius has no diseases and with your love and great care he will be a healthy bird in no time. He is so lucky to have found you!!!!
Char Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 SchroedersJen wrote: She renames Harley to Darius Char Thanks for clearing that up. Like I said.. The new baby is keeping me hopping. 2 bird are twice as much work also.
she Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Well I am relieved Darius has no diseases. I know having him in quarantine a bit longer is a drag but if thats all it takes to get him on the right track along with the diet and all the tlc I know you are giving him it will be worth every second.I am asuming the quarantine is because him immune level is low and mixing with your other birds may be a bit of a stress on an already low immune system.Keep your chin up Pat 30 days will fly over.
Tycos_mom Posted August 28, 2009 Author Posted August 28, 2009 Its safer for him like the vet says if he gets sick he probuly won't be able to fight it. You just never know what your bringing home with you on your clothes I would really hate for him to get sick now. 30 days to keep the germs away from him is better than getting really sick
Jayd Posted August 29, 2009 Posted August 29, 2009 Were both so sorry, But if any one can do it it's you, Your a birds best friend... jay and maggie,...Karma;)
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