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Two days into the treatment and there is a definite improvement in Sooty. Administering the drugs is a lengthy task - we mix them into some crushed biscuits and then feed it on a spoon. In the morning session, I get covered as he throws it everywhere, but in the evening, things are more sedate so we have a more productive time. Even so, its time together and we do enjoy it. We will become more adept at getting Sooty to take the food/drugs but it will take time. I am so chuffed that there are people that are interested and caring - many thanks for all your comments.

An update on Sooty's status. Just returned from a two hour visit to the Vet, where she was so thorough and kind. I would certainly recommend this lady. After a discussion about Sooty and his problem he was anesthetized and then x-rayed. It appears that there is an enlargement to the lower intestines (I'm not too sure on the exact description). However,it may be that he has some either bacterial or fungal infection, possibly picked up when he was in the pet shop having been delivered by the hand-rearer. She mentioned that if this was what she thought it may be, then it would be caught from other birds (and we only have Sooty). This displays itself in not processing the food as fast or as fully as it should and this resulted in Sooty being constantly hungry, hence his return to being a baby asking for food. (Sorry that my description may seem garbled, I must admit I was up-tight in that room with the vet.) The vet has prescribed a variety of drugs, some to counteract what it may be and some to get his system back on track. She injected him with a few medicines and took blood and stool samples and I have to collect stool samples over a period of a week - which will be send of to a special lab for checking. The way she handled Sooty and knew what to do was amazing - I do hope that should anyone need to go to a vet with their bird, they have a vet as knowledgeable and caring as mine. She's a real star. I didn't realize that vet visits cost so much - but it was worth it as we are now on the road to recovery - and Sooty fortunately is insured. It will now be around 8 weeks for the drugs to kick-in and then we have to return to the vet for a check up and determine what is the next step(s). However she did say that the prognosis was good, though it may take a good few months. I hope the above is informative and helpful. Please let me know if you need any other details.

Just an update. As I am someone that doesn't get emotional - I must admit I am getting that way. My young parrot (Sooty) is becoming a little listless. I believe he has lost a little weight. I have booked an appointment with the vet - Johanna Storm for Thursday am - I heard she is the best in England. Sooty is eating non-stop and it seems to be passing through him quite fast - still in reasonable form but not processed (hopefully you understand what I mean). I've given him quite a bit of sweet water (as suggested by the breeder) and he has stripped a millet spray in one sitting. Still he seems hungry as if he is not getting any goodness from the food he eats. I'm more than happy for comments and I will update this string of comments as time progresses. Many thanks to all that have and will contirbute.<br><br>Post edited by: Nickname, at: 2009/03/04 01:43

Hello. Does anyone know why my 9 month old Timneh has suddenly reverted to a manner that is similar to when we used to visit him as he was being weaned - i.e. squat low, head up and begging for food - and if I take my finger near him he tries to eat it. He is also doing the submissive noise they make too? This state suddenly occurred after my wife and I had been out of the house for 6 hours this last Sunday. He is still eating well and pooing fine but he is slightly less active. When he is out of his cage, he just snuggles up to me and begs. He has also stopped whistling and talking (chuntering in his own style) - he just begs like an unweaned baby. I'm beginning to wonder if he is traumatized after something scaring him whilst we were out? Has anyone else had anything similar and does anyone know how to get him back to normality. Thanks, Post edited by: Nickname, at: 2009/03/03 11:59<br><br>Post edited by: Nickname, at: 2009/03/03 16:17