Falconeer Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hello all. I've been away for a while from the forums. Just been lazy, and kinda busy. Tonto has just become adorable. He put his head down for me and let me scratch his head finally. That is something great. Today he followed me around the house and found me in the kitchen cooking and climbed up to my shoulder. One issue: Since this evening, he has been making this cough/sneez type of noise. He also breathes heavy once in a while like he has a bad throat. But the doc said he is fine. What is this sneez/cough type of noise? IS HE SICK or is it something he has just learned??? HELP. I will take him to the vet tomorrow afternoon for his vitamins and other shots. I will also check on this with the doctor. But anyone had a similar problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 OH ALSO, when he breathes, his tail moves downwards. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaFawkes Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 COngrats! He could be just making noises he learned. I dont think they actually cough when they are sick...but the tail thing im unsure about. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 One question, has anyone had a cold or the flu lately, if so he is just mimicing those sounds, greys will copy all sorts of sounds and noises, LOL, I don't think your grey is sick, he's just having fun.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah_Rae Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Juji makes a sneezy type noise when she is really happy and playful, kind of like when a dog huffs I suppose. Kaleb thinks it's so cute. I agree My foster Grey, Rockelle, mimicked my phlemy cold so well that she would hold her foot up to her beak. It was sooo cute, but pathetic at the same time. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibibi Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Bobbing the tail is often a sign of difficulty breathing. If this is happening even when it should be relaxed then it could be serious but it if happens briefly after exertion (flying, flapping, etc) then it may not be anything. It sounds like a vet check-up might be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi All, Just talked to the vet, she says bring him in in the evening. I read online that tail bobbing is a not healthy. He has been doing it all night long. So I let him sleep on his perch last night to keep an eye on him. Poosr thing made the noise all night and was bobbing his tail too. Hope it is not too serious.... Judy....... I had flu past week, but Tonto does not talk yet. Just makes whistling noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I did not know that tail bobbing was a sign of distress in breathing, my oversight for not checking that out, but glad to hear you are taking him in for a check. I hope he is going to be ok and please keep us informed, I will be thinking about you two today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi Falconeer, Please keep us posted on the outcome of the Vet visit. I am sorry to hear Tonto is not well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey Falcon, long time no see! Yes, tail bobbing is not good, but if you just had the flu the cough and sneez noises are just mimics. Elmo has had "my" cough for months now. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Falconeer, is your baby ok??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hello all... I LOVE YOU GUYS for all your concerns and prayers. I visited my great Vet. She checked him and told me right away that he had caught the flu. She gave her an Anti-biotic shot and another one for the worms (he was due). After about half an hour, he started pooping funny yellow green stuff. And then sneezed up some watery liquid. She said to observe him till tomorrow and if he does not get well, she will admit him for three days to administer the anti-biotics. I got him groomed too while I was there. P.S: Those wrere not mimics. Poor thing did not sleep all night yesterday. Now he is quiet and brething much much better. Tail bobbing has stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 The poor little man. Its a good job you brought him. There is a lesson in this for all of us. I didnt know tail bobbing was a bad sign either. And of course we all assume coughing and sneezing is mimicking us! I am sure he will be fine now. Siobhan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Poor thing, to tell you the truth I didn't know they could actually cough and sneeze, see we all learn something new every day and this is mine for today. I'm glad his tail bobbing has stopped and hopefully the antibiotics will help him and he will be over it real soon. But be prepared, he will mimic the sneezes, coughs, clearing throats and such as he hears them and you will swear a person did them it sounds so real.:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 The medicine seems to be working now. The sneezing has stopped and he is active too. But still a bit slow. I guess he is tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Oh my gosh!!! Thank goodness you took him in to the vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 The medicine seems to be working now. The sneezing has stopped and he is active too. But still a bit slow. I guess he is tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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