Laurencann Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 We got Greystone (then thought to be a male) last July. We were told he had had a seizure in the past but it had been years since he had one. We have had Greycie (now known to be a female) for about 10 months now with no signs of all seizures. She is 17 years old. Today we were all excited to bring Greycie for a car ride for the first time in her new King Travel cage. She has done well for the past 3 times for shorter trips in a pet carrier. 2 minutes in the car and she appeared to have a partial seizure. She return to normal within a few minutes so we continued on our trip. About 2 hours later, she had another one. Both lasted only about 30 seconds, and she recovered within about 5 minutes. She eats Zupreem Natural Avian Maintenance pellets. I have heard that greys are known to be prone to seizures. I am a nurse so I didn't freak out, just supported her and comforted her. She now seems completely normal. She is in a little molt period. Could the stress of the trip, even though she seemed to have enjoyed past trips, been enough to cause this? Of course it is Saturday evening with no vets available until Monday. The clinic is open tomorrow, but no vet is in, so I will call them and schedule an appointment for Monday. Do you think it is OK to just keep an eye on her and wait until monday? I would like to have some bloodwork done to just check on calcium levels and for metal toxicities. I don't want to jump to take her to emergency when she now seems fine, it cost so much just to walk in emergency clinics. But I don't want to ignore an obvious problem either. any input is greatly appreciated - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9nurse Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 How scary for both of you! My professional advice (veterinary nurse x 14yrs) is to keep an eye on her, keep her calm, no more car rides for now, and run some bloodwork on Monday. She may need to go on some type of anti seizure med like phenobarbital or diazepam (valium) though my experience is mostly with dogs and cats so I'm not certain of the effects of these drugs on our feathered friends. More than likely, they will want to run a battery of tests. I would stick to doing a wellness profile which would include internal organ function screening and a cbc. The metals test is also a good idea. Good luck to you and please let us know how it goes. You'll be in my thoughts. Soft whistles from the Michigan clan, Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 It'a very wise thing to go to the vet to have those tests done. Drastic calcium changes can cause seizures. Emergency clinics aren't necessary. More than likely she won't have anymore before monday *****Could the stress of the trip, even though she seemed to have enjoyed past trips, been enough to cause this?**** Possibly or it could have been that * it was her time*. Epileptics go through this all the time. Remission is difficult with epileptics. Your vet will probably do a thourgh exam. There may even be more tests necessary. Let the vet do whatever tests that he feels are necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurencann Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 thanks guys, I will let you know how monday goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Poor Greycie, please do let us know what you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara2 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hopefully the doctor has it sorted out by the time you read this but here is an article I found on seizures in greys: http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/seizures.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 How sad Getting her to the vet can probably wait until Monday, providing she doesn't have any more. Since she has had them in the past, it's important to let your vet know that this isn't a new thing. Hopefully he will be able to find a cause A little suggestion... until Monday, put something soft at the bottom of her cage so if she does have another one, and she falls, she won't hurt herself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusCAG Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I hope Greycie's doing better now and that the trip to the vet was helpful for your situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malikah Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 can we get a Greycie update? I hope she hasn't had any more seizures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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