JDS5607 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 okay, so to make a long story short, my dad's lovebird is sick. She had a sickness a couple years ago that crippled her right foot. She just one day was sick... it lasted 3 or 4 days, She pulled through it, but is now sick again. same symptoms, but she fell to the bottom of her cage... ANY ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Take the baby to the Vet ASAP.........Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzie Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Yes, vet ASAP. This little bird needs to be checked over, have some tests done and be properly diagnosed. Birds falling off their perches is not a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Thanks Jayde and Azzie- I told him to do the same thing. My father has prostate cancer and Juliet has been kind of a distraction for him. I really hope she pulls through. This happened around the same time of year last time this happened. The vet said at the time that she may have gotten very cold quickly. The vet gave her some dandelion root, and told us to pray and heep her on a heating pad. It worked! I believe her appt. is in a little bit, for now she's in an incubator. Please pray for her She hurt her wing when she fell as well, this may not be a very happy ending post. I'll keep everyone updated! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Be safe sweet Juliet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiesmum Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Oh i hope she's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Juliet is still hanging in there. The vet gave her dandelion root, and said without bloodwork, there is no telling what is going on with her. I'm not satisfied with that answer to say the least. Sadly, my parents cannot afford the blood work, especially with my father's cancer care costs on the rise. I am heading over to my parents house in about an hour to take them some formula, a syringe, and babyfood. My dad says she is eating and drinking, but she just sits on the bottom of the incubator, with her beak resting on a perch. I figure the more food she eats, the better she will be...This is the same behavior as last time. She's nice and warm, and takes a bite of millet every few minutes my dad says. She's on the root every couple of hours, and I'm sure my parents will be up with her through out the night. I will update soon. Thanks for your prayers everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzie Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 The heat is a good thing. Birds use a lot of energy keeping warm, and a sick bird even more so. By providing warmth, the bird is able to spend its energy on other things. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Oh I so hope Juliet is going to be ok, poor little dear, I will be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers that she pulls thru, keep us informed Jenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 My dad's sweet Juliet passed on this evening. In her short 3 years of life, she brought so much joy to my father. Im not sure what is worse... Missing her, or watching my father cry over her. Rest in peace, sweet baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so sorry about Juliet and please give your Dad my condolenses on his loss, he will miss her terribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Please let your Dad know how sorry we are for his loss of sweet Juliet. So very, very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Our prayers are with you..Jayd and Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear of the loss = ( At least little Juliet was well loved in her short years, and her passing was quick. My condolences to you and your family *hugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karcar Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 So sorry, Bless your Dad's sweet heart losing a pet is so very hard we just went thru the same thing ourselves losing a little bourke parakeet after 7 years woke up to find him on the bottom of his cage, Gabby my Grey ask for awhile where Little Bird is,and now she tells us that Little Bird has gone bye bye. I think she misses him too. We recently got a new baby TAG and Lucy my YNA called out "Hi Little Bird" To which Gabby (CAG) replied "No Little Bird gone bye bye" Lucy then said "OH" It was truly an amazing conversation that my husband and I marveled at and are still amazed at how very smart the birds are and know exactly what's going on. I pray your Dad's heart heals soon. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thank you everyone. I spoke with my dad this morning and he is burying her today. He couldn't bare to do it in the middle of the night last night. He's putting her out in the yard next to the fence. She would always sit at the window and watch all the birds on the fence and tweet to them. She is being buried with her favorite toy... Thank you all for your continued prayers and thoughts. We need them Here is a picture of sweet "Jules" as my dad called her. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdnut Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a beautiful sweetheart. I am so sorry. I feel so sad for your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a pretty little bird, so sad his life was cut short and give my condolenses to your Dad on his loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiesmum Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 so sorry to hear the bad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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