Xandir ~ hard decision made

[Kimijean]

The blood test results were not good. Uric acid level at 35, 10 is normal. Sodium is low and potassium is high. He’s also dehydrated and needs fluid therapy (hand fed fluid throughout the day). He also needs to be on a very special diet to help prevent this happening again.

 

So I’ve given him back to my friend/his breeder. She does not work outside of the home. For that reason, and for other reasons as well, she can take much better care of him than I can. But she is a friend so I will hear all about him all the time and will even get to see him once in a while. (We live a couple of hr’s away from each other)

 

Kim

[Timbersmom]

So sorry Kim!

[CLB]

Kim, my heart breaks for you. Your love for him shows as you had a very difficult decision, and chose what would be best for him. hugs

[Sarasota]

I'm so sorry about the decision you had to make. But it sounds like you really have the bird's best interest in mind and he will be well taken care of. I'm so glad that you will be able to visit as you are probably both bonded to each other.

 

So very sorry. I can't imagine having to make that decision. Big hugs.

[danmcq]

Ugh, that is a tough choice, but ultimately you have made the best decision for you and Xandir.

[judygram]

I am so sorry about Xandir not being in your care anymore but you have made the best decision for him even if it hurts so much but we are here for you any time you need us.

[birdhouse]

I wish the test results had been better. As much as this has to hurt, you did a good thing in recognizing your limits & doing what's best for the poor guy. I'm so sorry for both of you that it came to this.

[Kimijean]

Thank you so much everyone. Your understanding and support mean a lot to me. I still cry but I know in my heart that it was the right decision.

 

Kim

[Spock]

It was a decision made from the heart and a commendable sacrifice...

[chelseaB]

So very sorry, I have just seen your posts. You have taken such good care of him & I understand what a hard decision this has been for you.

[katana600]

To know you are willing to give up your time with Xandir to give him the best possible chance of long term specialized care is commendable and shows you have compassion and insight. It has to be an agonizing choice. I am so sorry you are enduring this loss.

[Kimijean]

Thank you again everyone. Reading your posts brings tears to my eyes but also make me smile. Knowing that you care and understand helps a great deal.

 

Kim

[murfchck]

Kim, i am so sorry. He will always be in your heart and ours through your storys! Enjoy each visit!

[Kimijean]

I made the three hour round trip last night to take the meds up to Tina and Xandir. She said that after I dropped him off on Thursday night he took a turn for the worse. She was very afraid he would not survive the night. Bit last night when I got there he was SO much better. He was alert and active, climbing all over the cage, even hanging from the ceiling, wanting out. She said that he is eating and drinking some on his own as well. I really believe that he’s past the worst and is well on his way to being as healthy as he can be.

 

Kim

[danmcq]

It's wonderful news to hear that Xandir is on the mend once again. Thanks for sharing this.

[Timbersmom]

Great news! Thanks for the update. I'm sure you are very pleased

[aerial.2000]

wow kim hugs to you ... im glad you can atleast go see xandir and get updates! sending positive thoughts your way