pearllyn Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 So glad to hear you and Juno are getting on steadily well Dee, and that his bloodwork was ok! It's such an exciting t ime when every day brings somthing new! You deserve all the happiness this little lad is going to bring you! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I spoke too soon. The vet called the first time to say cultures looked okay, but use benebac since he was on antibiotics recently. Then he called yesterday to say bloodwork was good and all we were waiting on was DNA... or so I thought. Today a call came while I was taking my daughter to the doctor and when I called back, it seems Juno has grown some nasty stuff in his cultures. He apparently has a strain of bacteria known to cause pneumonia and also a resistant staph positive. I went back to the vet to get Baytril and started him tonight on this antibiotic. Dr. said it is very lucky we caught this and it would not have been tested in a routine well bird visit but our breeder recommended and I did insist. Juno did not like the antibiotic and I have been initiated with my first real bite. No stitches, just a laceration. Poor little guy, he tried to fly away twice and didn't bite while I was holding him for the medicine, but as a so there ha ha as he was being taken back to his cage. Only nineteen more doses to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Oh Dee - sorry to hear that! Is there any way you could let someone else "do the nasty bit" so you can rescue him afterwards? I take his meds are oral? You'll have thought of every angle to make it more pleasant for him - the spoonfull of sugar scenario? You will both get over this little hiccup tho and get on with your bonding! Keep us informed won't you. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Oh so sorry about the bite Dee, but so very happy that Juno is now on the right road to being A-okay!!! You're a great parront! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 That is so funny, his breeder asked the same thing, if I could get someone else to towel him while I give him the medicine and let them put him back in his cage. LOL. I made a plan, got all the things in order to take him to a countertop, corral him and get the meds down his throat. Meanwhile I had his night time meal ready in his cage and when I took him back all the goodies made him forget to be mad at me. Fifteen minutes later he was lifting up his foot to show me he wanted out. He gave me all his sweet little sounds and happily played a few minutes and went right back to his cage afterward. When I found out he was just getting sick, my first thought was phew! I was afraid that gagging and clutching of his throat was his theatrics at dissing my cooking. Since he has a sore throat, I'll just pretend that is what it was all about. We're still good. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hehe, sounds like you have it all under control! Thank goodness it wasn't your cooking to blame!! Hope the nursing continues to go well! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ah poor little Juno (and poor little you)!! I wouldn't fancy giving the antibiotics - what a nightmare! I hope that he's fine soon - which he will be, I'm sure under your love and care :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Dee, I hope Juno is ok soon and he takes the meds ok. I found with Charlie that if I let him just take the syringe in his mouth I can give him meds easy. I dont towel or hold him and that way it becomes a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Soory to hear Juno has an infection. It's good to hear you are figuring out a dosing routine that works for him with out becoming the mortal enemy. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Congrats Lyn on finding a way to medicate Juno and still stay in good graces. Good job mommy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 This morning when I got Juno up, I made a tasty warm dish of food, set it out of his reach, then weighed him and got everything ready. I got out the fleece squares and talked to him gently and told him that if he was a good boy and took meds, he could have his warm food. He hopped onto the food dish, and it took several times to get him to stop pushing away the syringe, but he did take his meds because he was so eager to eat. No towels, no more bites and we were both happy. Only eighteen more times, we are both evolving, my dedication techiques and his avoidance moves. He doesn't act sick, climbs all over his tree and plays and is being a good boy. Will try to get some pictures if we have a bright sunny day tomorrow for the photos work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Well done Dee - he obviously loves his food which will make times like this so much easier! Hope med times continue to go so smoothly! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Ah, that's great news Dee - just like trying to give the kids their Calpol all those years ago eh? Can't wait to see the new photos of Juno :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 All is well. Juno suddenly started vocalizing yesterday with all sorts of chortles, zings, whoops, and sounds like a little robot or alien of some sort. His flying is improving, he can hover and turn, but he can't stay in the air for long. He doesn't always land gracefully, but he is making great progress. Last night he flew toward the door and got lower and lower as he was getting winded. He dropped the last three feet to the floor and was ever so happy to be escorted back to his cage. He finds security there and seems to want to go back after short play periods out. He slept in his big boy cage two nights in a row. He loves the little tent his mama Ann made for him and looks really cute hiding in there and just peeking around to keep track of everyone in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf737 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Dee it sounds like you've got everything under control! I'm glad to hear you've found a way for both of you to be comfortable taking the meds for little Juno. I can't wait to see pictures!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Juno certainly sounds like he's coming on with the flying - just needs to work on his stamina now! Yes - more pics please! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hi Dee....glad that Juno's doing better and on the mend. I'm really impressed at your efforts to make the medicine routine a positive for both of you! Congratulations on not giving up and being creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 So glad Juno is feeling and doing so much better. Can't wait to hear he is A-okay and see some new pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for the kind words and support from everyone. When the vet said he needed an antibiotic I was really scared about giving it to Juno because he really hasn't built a trust with me. I have it down to a routine now and we both are relaxed about it. I get everything ready on the kitchen island and after I put him on the counter, I gently gather him in folded fleece squares leaving his head free and just use the fleece to gather him to my body while I put the syringe in his mouth. Of course his tasty food is right in front of him waiting. Tonight, I am so excited. After giving him his medicine, he let me rub his head for the very first time! He closed his eyes and looked like he enjoyed it. I could just cry he was sooooo sweet. I didn't press my luck and gave him his bowl of fresh veggies and put him back in the cage to eat. It amazes me how he will start chirping and chortling when he sees me fixing his food. I just love this little guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 How exciting Dee! I still love it when Alfie closes her eyes when she gets a tickle. It's so special. And Juno is obviously not resenting you for giving him his meds. It's great to hear you're getting on so well with him. All your hard work is certainly paying off! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I am so happy for you Dee!!! Things are going great with Juno's meds and you both are bonding beautifully. Congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Today I spoke with Juno's breeder and brother two is leaving for his new home in a couple of weeks. Brother 3 has had some setbacks and she doesn't think he is going to get a home. After all the health issues he lunges at people and has been biting. The day Juno came home, I held brother 3 and he let me practice giving him formula and he didn't try to bite me. If anyone has experience of bringing siblings home, I would really like some feedback as to the thought of taking him in too. It would obviously have to be the right thing for Juno first, but I am really giving it some thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sorry Dee, can't help with that. It's such a shame this little lad has had so many problems in his short life it's affecting his relationship with humans already. Hope you get some good advice here that will help you decide. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Poor little baby .Taking on another grey is a big decision. I do think in time this little fella will settle down though. If he is given time and lots of tlc. What health issues does he have, that could have a bearing on any decision I made.'find out the long term issues he may have and then think it through. If it helps at all, my tiel Cracker had a really bad start in life and was getting all sorts of invasive vet treatment at a very young age and it did make him a biter but he is fine now and we only have the odd strop.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/11/22 09:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Weeks ago Brother 3 had a distended crop, was taken immediately to the vet where they tried a couple of things first, then did an endoscope. There was some sort of obstruction, then he was put on antibiotics. It does not appear there are any long range problems, it just changed his personality to be pulled out and left at the vet's while he was so desperately ill. I don't have to make any decision in a hurry. I will see him in a couple of weeks when he is left by himself and see how he responds to me again. Ann is a good breeder and I know she will not let anything bad happen to him, I just wonder if it would benefit him to be with Juno.<br><br>Post edited by: katana600, at: 2009/11/22 14:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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