mas Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hey guys! How are you all? Zahzu is doing great - since her last vet visit during which all the damaged feathers were removed - she has started talking, manipulating and being a downright brat again!! I'm so happy! Best of all - the feather plucking has completely stopped. I'm amazed! Today I had to go out for most of the day - and not a single feather was to be found in the bottom of her cage. I'm continuing to keep her busy, give her lots of interesting looking food and treats and generally watching out for any 'plucky' behaviour. It's amazing - my husband and I think that she must have been in a lot of pain and discomfort due to uncomfortable feathers on the left side of her body - thats why she was trying to 'fix' the problem herself. The change is amazing - she's talking SOOO much..she's back to her lovable, adorable self. I'm so relieved! Her favourite toy is macaroni- i'm threading it onto cotton twine, and she chews it up into smithereens! Anyway, thought I'd share the good news with you all.... I just hope it continues this way and she doesn't revert back to plucking.... oh, and she didn't get any sedative/antidepressant medication - the vet said that would only be necessary if she is still plucking after a month or so. -Sameera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 That is WONDERFUL news! I am sure you must be delighted The change is probably due in part to getting those feathers removed, but I'll bet a large part of it is due to your persistence in giving her things to amuse herself with and play with. You are an inspiration to other parronts! I am sending you some karma;) Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Great up date Sameera, your perseverance has definitely paid off.I agree with yourself & hubby & i imagine those damaged feathers played a big part in Zahzu's troubles.fingers crossed this is a new begining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 This is great news to hear Sameera and those feathers were bothering her but now she is back to her old self and doing very well, keep up the good work and keep us updated on her further progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2MM Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 That's wonderful to hear Sameera! Zahzu must be sooo relieved to be rid of the pain. She can be herself again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thats GreYt news Sameera!!! Looks like the change in vet did the job. :-) Along with your determination and loving care to get to the bottom of the plucking issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevi Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Congratulations Sameera (and Zahzu, I'm sure she's thrilled as well)! That is really good to hear. With all of your persistence and help and a new good vet Zahzu now has it made. Congrats again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I am so glad Zahzu is doing better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks for your support guys Zahzu is really back to her old self - she's just so cuddly and sweet and is now learning to sing twinkle twinkle! lol. She won't stop talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks for your support guys Zahzu is really back to her old self - she's just so cuddly and sweet and is now learning to sing twinkle twinkle! lol. She won't stop talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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