Adarakay Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey, I have a 9-month old African Gray, Archimedes. She was foraging around the floor tonight when a dog bolted into the room while someone was leaving. The dog was able to pin her to floor for a few seconds. My wife and I are extremely distressed, we examined Archimedes after she had time to calm down. There are no bite marks and her wings appear fine. She limped initially but we placed her into her cage and put her in a dark, quiet area. What can I do now? We have called everyone we know, but just don't have any local resources. We want to take her to a vet to get checked out but absolutely can't afford it at the moment. What can we do? What do we need to watch out for? She hasn't been vocal or eaten since then, it's been almost an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 When you grey was pinned to floor, how so? Moth against it, leg on it etc? How big is the dog? Does the leg appear normal, like no weird bends etc.? How is your grey acting? Are it's eyes pinned constantly? Does breathing seem labored? Being quite and not eating is normal. It is basically scared as hell.<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2010/01/29 02:59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adarakay Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 the dog is a lab puppy, about 3 months. grey is acting super quiet. We placed her in the bottom of her pen and she climbed up to her perch and has sat there for the past half hour. She appears disinterested in her food, she drank a little water. She limped initially, hard to tell if she is still limping. Climbing fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Oh boy, a lab puppy is big and as you know playful as hell. There could be internal damage from that kind of weight holding your grey to the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 You really should get her checked out by an avian vet but this was a traumatic experience for her so it will take a while for her to feel safe again so give her some time to settle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I hope Archimedes has settle down now and is all right. Please let us know how things are with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I do hope Archimedes will be alright after this. Internal damage is a real possibility, as has been said, and the only way to know for sure is to take her to a vet. If you can't afford it then you must try to come to some arrangement with your vet to pay your bill in installlments. The bottom line is you are responsible for Archimedes and owe her the best care available. I imagine if there was an injury you could see (like, heaven forbid, a broken leg or something) you would pull out all the stops and find some way to get her to a vet. An internal injury could be just as serious, if not more so, but harder to spot. She may be absolutely fine - but it's better to be safe than sorry! I haven't had any experience with an accident like this, but it's possible she could go into shock aswell - maybe one of the more knowlegable members could offer advice on that. Hopefully she will perk up soon start eating and talking again and we will all have worried for nothing! Just please keep a really close eye on her and keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 There is also a concern for the type of bacteria carried in a dogs mouth and paws to consider. I would give your local Avian Veterinary specialist a ring to discuss what to look for. Please check back in with us as to your babies status today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adarakay Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have been at the Vets office all morning and sadly we do not have good news. our beloved Archimedes has passed away. Thank you , for all your advice and help, It truly meant a lot to our little family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Oh my goodness. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know it's a really really difficult time, and to have lost Archimedes in such tragic circumstances too. Please though, don't blame the pup, it's just instinct. The pup knows no better. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a side time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 That is terrible news. You have my condolences. I am sure you are just sick about it. Did they say what the cause was, like internal bleeding possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockysMum Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Oh i am so sorry to hear that:( Such a tragic accident. My thoughts are with you all xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 OMG I can hardly believe this! How very sad, I'm so sorry for you. Are you investigating the cause? Was it shock? He did seem very stressed last night but I didn't expect this.<br><br>Post edited by: Joolesgreyuk, at: 2010/01/29 20:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Adarakay, I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a pet at anytime for any reason is so sad, but to lose an animal not yet in her prime because of a pure accident is so hard to come to terms with. Thank you so much for thinking of us at this sad time and letting us know how Archimedes was doing - I had so prayed for a happier outcome. Please know our thoughts are with you, and that Archimedes will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I grieve with you so sad to loose a beautiful life like that. Nothing but time can help you heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am so sorry to hear of Archimedes passing, I guess there was more damage than you thought at first, please accept my condolenses on your loss but time will help you heal your broken heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debandbella Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am so sorry to hear this, R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 This is really sad news, I am so sorry and my heart goes out to you.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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