NicoleA Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hi! I need help.. My sister's husband's mother has a grey.. A timneh! The last 3 days it haven't wanted to eat. It seems a little lax. Is there a way to force the food in it? he/she bites. They are about to call an animal hospital now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I would take that grey to an avian vet ASAP, if it isn't eating there is something wrong, tell them to take it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoleA Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 We live in Denmark so it can be hard to find aa vet that know about bird but i think they are over here now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Jusy is spot on, as always. I hope you can find a vet. A bird not eating just on eday normally indicates illness. Three days without food is a 911!! Please keep us updated. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I hope you can get the grey to an avian vet asap! Please let us know how things go.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/10/15 19:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoleA Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 they live 5 times away from our house but me and my cousin is going over there tomorrow.. then i'll write back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoleA Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 i don't know how to say it on english but i used google.translate it was renal-failure and he can live with it but it will never go away. He will be tired very fast and maybe don't talk so much anymore .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh NicoleA - that's terrible. Did they say what degree of renal failure or the life expectancy - or even whether your vet feels this is recoverable? I have no idea what a creatinine or urea is supposed to be in a parrot, but to help your baby's diet and support its renal failure please try and stay away from potassium rich foods (which is very difficult as all fruit, veg and beans are high in potassium). The worst is tomatoes and bananas (the others are chocolate and coffee - which obviously you would NEVER give to your baby). Did you vet mention fluid restrictions or any other supportive therapy? It's just that in human renal failure the kidneys can't pump out enough toxins and patients are usually put on a fluid restriction. I'm sorry with all of the questions, but this is a terrible time for you and perhaps some of the avenues you should be exploring with you vet. Humans can live with a mild degree of kidney failure, but medical management limits progression. Can your vet help you with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Nicole I hope your sister's husband's mother's grey can be helped by the avian vet. Prayers go out for this sweet grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I am sorry to hear this.I am hoping your vet can help in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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