she Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I am so happy that things are improving,keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 It is just an amazement how far you and Vree have come together in the healing process. I think of you often and hope you are doing better and better with every passing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdK Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 So, Vree had his second acupuncture session last Friday and both the vet and the acupuncturist felt that he overall looked better and they definitely noticed and increase in his strength! He also had gained back the majority of the weight he has lost!! So I was really happy to see the weight gain He is still climbing about his cage and looking stronger every day. I also notice him trying to stand up more in the past day or so. We do his physical therapy exercises every night (I call it birdie-cize) and I have purchased some foam to pad his cage and tub so that he is more supported as the vet recommended it based on how he looked last Friday. We go for a third session this Friday and I am excited to continue to see more improvement!! I am so proud of Vree and his never ending cheerfulness despite his current disability! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 This is such good news to hear, he is amazing me with his determination to do what he is meant to do, be a bird and do it cheerfully, you must be so proud of him. What a wonderful parront you are to Vree, he is lucky to have you and thanks for keeping us up to date on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 What wonderful progress so happy to hear both how well he is doing and how closly you are bonding with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Vree is a poster child for overcoming adversity. I believe his cheerfulness and drive to overcome the odds is directly attributed to your care and the lengths you have gone to giving him the best care and understanding and encouragement. Your work and Vree's improvement are inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Wonderful news on the progress!! Thanks for keeping this updated. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 If ever a bird deserved a bravery award it is vree.Astounding.I pray for his continued recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdK Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 So Vree has now had his third acupuncture treatment. It went well, in fact he was so relaxed his eyes kept shutting like he was going to fall asleep! One of his legs is really splaying out to the side so the vet decided to try taping his legs together to try to correct it. He likes trying to chew the tape off so I have had to replace it once already! He is such a good patient...I laid him on his back, cut the old tape off and quietly re-taped his legs and he didn't fuss a bit!!!!! I was SOOOOO proud of him He is still enjoying climbing in his cage and I took a couple pictures of him climbing but they'll have to wait for later as I need to upload them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 As soon as I saw your post I had to dash on over and have a looksey! I'm so glad that Vree's acupuncture treatments are helping so much. Vree is such a good grey to be so calm and helpful in his treatment. He knows you are doing everything possible to help him and he understands. What trust and love he must find in you and in return is cooperating because he knows you have his best interests at heart. Karma coming your way for your great love for your grey! You are a great parront! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks for the update. Prayers and positive thoughts continuing for Vree. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Vree is such a little trouper to allow you to do what you have to help him thru this difficult time, I will continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers and keep the updates coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 He is amazing, my heart sank so far down when you first reported his injury results but that little Vree has defied the odds-Great Work on your part and the Veterinary team you found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdK Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 I know I updated last night, but.... Vree was whistling this morning!!! I haven't heard him whistle since he got hurt!!!!! It made me so happy to hear him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I bet that was music to your ears to hear him whistling, he is such a good sport in spite of what has happened to him, what a wonderful grey he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandits_mom08 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 It is so awsome the Vree is whistling now!! I bet that made your day!! I am happy to hear the physical therapy and acupuncture are going well. Thanks for the updates. Thoughts and prayers are with the two of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 That's wonderful that Vree is whistling. Things are on an upswing, how marvelous!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecodweeb Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm glad that he's coming back around. You poor thing, I know this has scared the living daylights out of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 This is getting better and better,whistling again must be a good sign.I am always thinking about vree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme575 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 So am I! Is there any new updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdK Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Sorry I have not updated in awhile...it is breeding season with my horses which among other things has kept me very busy! Vree is about the same. He still can not stand but he climbs very well around his cage. I have a couple toys positioned so that he can reach them while on the side of his cage and he enjoys that. He has figured out that if he eliminates while on the side of his cage it does not mess his feathers which I think is very smart of him! lol We've not done more acupuncture beyond the 3 treatments that were initially recommended simply because I have been to busy to schedule anything and especially since even if I did schedule something if a mare needed to go to the vet for breeding work I would have to cancel anyway! His appetite has been great and he has been maintaining a steady weight that is the same as before his accident. So not the most exciting of updates but he is doing good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Vree is learning to fend for himself and adjusting nicely, Kathryn. He certainly is a very smart little guy! I pray he continues get better and better. Life can be very busy Kathryn we can all understand that. Thank you for keeping us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I am so pleased Vree is doing ok. What has the vet got to say about his long term care and health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Awww, bless him - what does the future hold for Vree? Is this something he will just have to live with? Poor little baby - but hats off to you - he is lucky that he has such a caring, loving owner! Well done, and thanks for keeping us in mind - we do really like to hear how he is doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Thanks for the update on Vree. It is wonderful you and he both have such a positive attitude regarding this handicap. He is happy and learning to deal with the limitations. AS you said, he is highly intelligent and is figuring out solutions to issues he encounters as they arise. Many parrots with handicaps are owned, loved deeply and enjoy a wonderful life in the homes providing all they need. Kudos to you for making his life rich and enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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