pfcarquejo Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) Hi, I haven´t been around here, since my Grey Parrot ”Caco”, which turned out to be a female and we renamed “Lolita”, died a few weeks ago. All happened very fast.......... we noticed She was a little quiet one morning and immediately toke her to the Vet to check on her. The vet examined her, and said she had to much bacteria in her “Papo” (sorry I don´t know what it is called in English, but is the place where the food stays in some birds before going to the stomach). The vet gave her some shots of antibiotics and other stuff, re-hidrated her, and prescribed oral medication for the treatment at home. He said since we went there very early in the process, she was going to be fine. The next morning she was still very quiet and she was hungry and thirsty, but she vomited everything we gave her, including the medication. So, we toke her again to the vet. He did more exams, and x-rays, Blood tests, etc., re-hidrated her again, and gave us the medication in shots, so we could continue the treatment at home in spite the vomiting. Unfortunately, she died late that day. The vet wanted to perform an autopsy , but we were so sad and hungry with all this, that all we wanted was to get all this behind our back and forget. We are still with the idea that the vet gave her to much anesthesia the second day we took her there. He said it will take 10 to 15 minutes to take the X-ray and collecting blood, and it took almost an hour. At the time he said it took to much time to put her to sleep, since she was very active. I must say that until then she was quiet, but still interactive with us. When we toke her home, after the second trip to the vet and the anesthesia, she just became “numb” in the cage floor and never got back on her feet again. We decided not to have any more parrots, but a few days after Lolita’s death the “emptiness” in our house made us decide to make a reservation for a couple of baby greys in a breeder. However, we went to the breeder aviary last Saturday and we fall in love with the colours and the friendly mood of the “amazona aestiva xanthopteryx”. So, we changed our mind and in 3 or 4 weeks we are going to get a couple of this species instead. Who knows, if one day we get back to the greys…..just now, we find it better to get different parrots, because a new grey will now seem as a ‘Lolita’ replacement, and that’s not fair. Edited June 28, 2010 by pfcarquejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I feel for you, I really do I can understand the emptiness of not having a parrot around, you don't think it till their gone. When my Amazon went to live with my ex I missed him & ended up getting Murphy but felt a little guilty that he'd replaced my Amazon Conan. If you do decide to get another grey, you could look at it like a tribute to Lolita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsHoney Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I'm very sorry for you loss of little Lolita, you have my heartfelt condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Sorry to hear of your loss. You have my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So sorry to hear about Lolita. They do leave such a big empty space when they go. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdnut Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So sorry for your loss. It brings tears to my eyes, just thinking about it. It is so hard to lose such a dear friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Were so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki'sMinion Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So sorry to hear about Lolita. My heart goes out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Paulo, I am so sorry for the loss of Lolita. It was heartbreaking to hear that your little sweetheart is now gone. I can understand the need to fulfill your home with the love of a parrot again as they are so much a part of us once we get them in our hearts. I look forward to hearing about your new babies in the Amazon Room. Be strong and maybe you can open your heart to another grey someday as a tribute to your sweet Lolita. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw310 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is so hard. Condolences to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I am so sorry and saddened for your loss of Lolita as her life was cut much too short but you have moved on and looking forward to two new babies, amazons this time, please do share them with us for we now have an amazon room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdK Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 So Sorry for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 My deepest sympathies for your loss. RIP little Lolitta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 So sorry to hear of your loss, my heartfelt condolences. Lolitta was such a beautiful grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I'm so sorry for you loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiesmum Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 so sorry to hear of your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) Very sorry to hear about "Lolita" but even though our Companions may pass on they never leave us! God Bless. Edited June 29, 2010 by Lex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert58 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 So very sorry. And it being so sudden, and with you doing all the right things it must have been terrible. A true heartfelt hug from us and our flock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhorje Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm sorry can't imagine what you had to go through. My condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I am so sorry you lost Lolita! I can only hope that your grief shared by us all will help you a little bit. I am soooo sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfcarquejo Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 Yes, it was very sad. Our living room is still very empty without her callings. Thank you for all your support. I will give you news about the 2 amazons ( 'Caco' and 'Lilica Repelica') as soon as I get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Paulo, I look forwarding to meeting Caco and Lilica Repelica when they come home. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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