dgmandujano

So sorry I haven't been on my computer til now. We had a rough couple of days, Luigi is still not doing too well. The Avian Vet was wonderful, she quickly diagnosed him and after x-rays and blood work, told me he had deformities in his pelvis, legs and joints. The recent fall made matters much worse. She said it was probably due to poor nutrition when he was a baby. She prescribed 6 medications. She said the Metacam I was given for him was not meant for birds. Meloxicam is what she prescribed in addition to Tramadol, Milk Thistle/Dandelion combo, Clavamox, Fluconazole and Vitamin C. He also has a sinus infection. I had no idea all this was going on with my baby. His wings are also not good, this also explains his inability to fly very straight and his tendency to fall. Her suggestions were very similar to what Birhouse told me. Thank you all for your concern and knowledeable and useful information.

Your information definitely makes me feel more at ease. Great advice. On my way to the vet. This is my first post and I am so grateful to all who have answered.

Thank you so much for your advice. I kept him in a small box last night to keep him from climbing and falling all over the place. He definitely did not like being flat footed. This morning I put his perch very low and he seems more comfortable. Thank You again for the info. I'm on my way to see the avian vet. Your suggestions are great. I will follow them. You are so right about the emotions I'm in distress and feel helpless. Will keep you posted.

My Luigi, a Timneh flew off his perch in the house last weekend a hurt his ankle after landing on the floor. Took him to the vet yesterday and now he can't stand and looks worse. He was given a b-12 shot and metacam. Anyone have any similar experience with this medication? I'm very worried, he cannot balance himself on a perch and can't walk or stay on my shoulder. He is 11 years old. I'm taking him to another vet tomorrow that is in another state who is an official Avian Vet.