AliAZ77 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Good morning all on this fine Super Bowl Sunday! Just wanted to introduce myself...am excited to connect with other grey lovers. My name is Alissia, and my SO Noelle and I have an almost year-old grey named Linus, who is just the sweetest little guy. Unfortunately right now he is fighting for his life...and we are praying every day for his recovery. Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and look forward to connecting with you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hello Alissia and welcome to our family, so sorry to hear that Linus is fighting for his life, maybe if it is not prying too much you could tell us what happened to him or why he is in this struggle right now as we like to lend moral support to any of our members with birds in any kind of stress. I assume that is Linus in your avatar, he looks like a handsome fella and if you have other pictures of him you would share with us we would love to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val27 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 So sorry to hear about Linus. I pray he gets better soon. I am new to this site too but welcome. I hope you have good news about Linus soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi Alissia, I hope Linus is feeling better very soon. I will be praying for him. Welcome to the Grey family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi and welcome!:-) So sorry to hear about Linus:-( Hope he'll be better soon :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliAZ77 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thank you all for your kind words and support. About 5 weeks ago Linus went into liver failure, requiring surgery/liver biopsy. He has had several crop infections since he was a little guy however always seemed to bounce back. After surgery, unfortunately, he has not. Looks like Aspergillosis. He is hospitalized right now, being tube fed and given IV fluids, and we just hope his new regimen of treatment does the trick. The next 48 hours will be critical...the difference between him thriving, or leaving this lifetime. We pray for the former, but right now, it is really hour to hour. We are devastated, but keep the faith. He is strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 That is horrible!! :-((((( I really hope he makes it and after that has a healthy,long and fulfilling life!:-) Do they know how it came to liver failure? Can you please tell me a bit about Aspergillosis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenzMama Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome! Poor little Linus ~ may he begin to improve & be back in his loving home soonest. I know y'all are worried sick. Please keep us updated on how he & you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliAZ77 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have a link that might help you to gain a better understanding of aspergillosis. Here it is: http://www.avianweb.com/aspergillosis.html This may or may not have caused the liver failure...my vet isn't sure. It's kind of a "House" case, if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hi Alissia,, Im sad for what you and Linus are going through-- My prayers and hugs are being sent... Any update on his condition yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Keeping you and Linus in my thoughts. I hope things are getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliAZ77 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 A BIG Thank You to you all who have kept Linus in your prayers. Was just notified by our vet today...Linus may be coming home in the next day or two!!!! It is nothing short of a miracle...and his first Hatch Day is tomorrow! We're really excited, but understand that we are going to have our work cut out for us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Wooow! That is great news! :-D Very happy for you and Linus! May his recovery be in warp speed ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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