murfchck Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Spoke with dr. There are some elevated levels but they want to talk with the lab before going over it with me. He still had some fluids under his skin so they didn't want to do more today. He is sucking down oranges so is getting some fluids, and he took them out of my hand. As i reached in to touch his feet to see if they were still ice cold, he struck at me so i will take that as a good sign. Definitely not out of any woods but i see a light in his eyes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Just got home from work. Still on his food perch but sitting straighter and was grooming himself at his wing area where he has been tucking his head the past few days. It was full of dried food remnants from his beak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Am hoping that Ollie will continue to improve and that your vet will have more information for you. How scary and nerve-wracking this is. Sending prayers for Ollie and wish there was more I could do. ((Hugs)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Keeping a good thought for Ollie's continuing improvement. e hugs for everyone ((((( ))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 This morning he was struggling. Seemed to be stiff and weak. Not as good as yesterday. We go back today at 4:20. He did try and strike at me and bless his heart it was in slow motion. I left my fingers there for him to bite just so he would be proud he could still do it but he didn't, just looked at my hand like, well crap, that didn't scare her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Aaww Poor baby. Poor you guys. Watching & waiting is so, so hard. Has the vet given you a diagnosis or what's going on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Both liver and kidneys numbers were extremely off. She said his back air sacs sounded like a thunder storm moving in. Still dehydrated so now going in daily for fluids. Starting him on a antibiotic, 2 x's a day. She is having a compound made for him for the airsac issue and milk thistle for the liver. And now down another 25 grams in weight. After his first dose last night, and i mean right after, he drank 1/3 of his bowl of water. That must have tasted really bad! Going back at 9:30 this morning for more fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Wow. For whatever it's worth, a lot of us know what you're going thru & send our best. Hang in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Sorry he is having such a tough time and I know it is even tougher to feel so helpless. Big hugs for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Pat stayed home with him today. Hand feeding oranges to him for the liquid. Steam bath for both his airsacs and moisture. He is so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks for the update. I was wondering how he was doing. Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Up at 4am to get the bird in the oven. Amazing how the ones that can see what i am doing are so quiet but the ones in the living are screaming (Vincent) and talking. Lol Ollie is now in seclusion in the medical room. He finally ate yesterday, all day. Has not thrown up for 2 days. He had gained a little weight back when at the vet Tuesday for more fluids. We go back again Friday. I hope we can be done with that. His poor legs have to be sore. Pat weighed him last night and he was at 810. Granted he had just eaten but huge difference from 730. We have positive hope for him! During all of these trips to the dr, we met and friended the vet tech. She mentioned her dream is to adopt an umbrella cockatoo who needs her help. Neither me or Pat hesitated in telling her about Lily. Because Lily attacks the other 2, it has been very difficult letting any of them out and Lily was starting to get testy. She is my sweetest bird and it wasn't fair to her. Lily went home last Saturday with her new family and is ruling the roost. Although my heart hurts, it is a selfish hurt. That is what rescue means, sometimes there will be pain. She has befriended their dog and steals his toys. Lol she also has 2 cats, one black and one white. She hates the white one, i guess Lily hates the color white, lol. Silent Bob Marley got his wing caught in a toy last night, that was tramatic to say the least, Pat saw him struggling and yelled for me. At first i was impressed that Pat was "going in" to help him since Silent Bob hates him so much, but then i realized he was just opening the door for me. Lol i took a good bite on my arm, elbow area, but as i was reaching in for him i did say "okay, i will take the bite this time for you boy!" And that i did. Edited November 24, 2016 by murfchck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving to you guys too! Hoping the worst is over with Ollie, know how that struggle is. You guys have the keen sense of placing a bird with the right hooman. Tinkerbell thanks you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Wonderful news about Ollie! I'm so glad for all of you. Hope he's back to his old self by this time next week and you have a whole holiday season w/no more vet visits needed. Just a whole flock of happy healthy fids to drive you crazy. Wait, wait, that was supposed to be a good thing! Honest. lol Can't be surprised if you feel a little blue about losing Lily. I remember when you fell in love w/her & expect she'll always have a special place in your heart. But it is happy news, also. Maybe you'll be able to see her sometimes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 We will be able to see her no and then. Our avian vet tech is who adopted her and said Lily will eventually get to come to the office! Oliver is still eating and got to come out of his solitude for dinner yesterday and eat with his flock, but after dinner went back to his warm cozy room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 What great news about Ollie! Blessings on Lily's new home as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 So we went through every emotion possible, or so we thought, this 4 day holiday. Then last night i had to face the reality that Oliver may not pull through. His little feet are are starting to curl up. If he by chance does pull through, he will not be our same boy. More special of course, but not the mischief, chaos causing macaw he was. My heart is breaking. We go back to the vet this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 I didn't think i would have to face it so soon. My Ollie boy passed away during the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This is heartbreaking. Wish there was something more comforting to say, but I'm so sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 God bless his little soul. May he fly free on the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear this. Every time I opened this thread I hoped for the best but dreaded the worst. Wishing e hugs could provide more comfort, but know that I am thinking about you and hoping time eases your pain. ((( ))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Oh Lord I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VStar Mama Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Dammmmmmit! I was also hoping for a happy ending here. My thoughts are with you, your husband, and your flock. E-hugs to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hey Ollie, when you get up there, just look for the old guy with a pipe, he'll look after you. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 What very sad news. Ollie was blessed in his life with you, and I know has left indelible beak prints on your hearts. I envision him spreading strong and beautiful wings as his spirit flies over the rainbow. ((Hugs)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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