Tam

I just wanted to let everyone know that have been concerned that my Beloved Moe died this afternoon. He only had one round of all four medications, and was drinking water, but not eating. I held him for a few hours and put him in his incubator to get his final dose for today and try to feed him something, but when I returned he was gone. THANK YOU all for your concern and prayers... Moe is in a better, more peaceful place now, and without pain. Tam

Moe is now home and in an "incubator" (fish tank with reptile heating pad and screen top). To say the least, he is not impressed! Sleeping a lot tho', which is probably the best for him now. We have FOUR medications to give to him with eye dropper... any suggestions on how to successfully get all the meds down him using the dropper? Any suggestions would be appreciated. THANK YOU! Tam

Blood test results were not good - extremely high levels for uric and liver totals. Avarian (2nd) vet says Moe has Viseral Gout, which tends to happen in older birds. She had never seen this happen to a bird as young as Moe (7 years). She says with medications and a restricted diet, he may live for one or two more years. I will be happy to have as long as I can with him, but this news is so SAD. Thank you everyone for continued prayers. Tam PS - Has anyone else had experience with this disease in their bird?

Moe is better, about to spend his second night at the Animal Emergency Center in Novi, MI... wonderful, caring staff (albeit 1-1/2 hours away)! They are still not sure what is causing his illness but doing bloodwork today, and should know more. They said it might be some sort of bacterial infection. My husband and I drove him there yesterday; I was holding him in a small cage on my lap and when I lifted his blanket to see how he was doing, he said "Hey You"... I just melted! Moe's more than a bird to me, he is so sweet!! However, the vet bill is approaching the amount of money I paid for him seven years ago, so pray for him that gets well soon, OK? THANK YOU!

I have a 7-year old Timneh who is throwing up water-like liquid and seems to be "choking" (like he has something caught in his throat) - has not eaten today... what is wrong? He's never been ill. Help!