Where Smudge is at

[Hezz]

Not good, is where. She has no interest in food, but at least not having regurg problems today or straining to poop. I took her in for a crop feed late yesterday - crop feed with meds added and an injection to help her keep it down. She got quite agitated again when the others went off to bed, even escaped through the tiniest opening when I was changing her paper. So she spent the night in my room (OH away). I let her out for a while as she was quite frantic not to be in the cage. Around midnight she woke me up scratching at the paper. She seemed to be having problems with one leg/foot or both; her balance seems to be off at times, as well. After a little time out and reassurance, we both settled down again.

This morning she definitely was having problems with either one leg/foot or both. At one stage she couldn't curl her toes, another she couldn't straighten one. Plus I think her kidneys are giving out.

I don't want to keep getting her crop fed if it is just prolonging the inevitable. The vet and I have a plan in place for putting her to sleep. It is simply a matter of when.

[budgiefriend]

I am so sad, Hezz. My very best thoughts and prayers for you and little Miss Smudge.

[birdguhl]

How very sad and hard for you both, Hezz Hugs and tears and lots of strength to you and Smudge.

[samwiseg]

Only you and your vet can make that call Hezz but I am still wishing, hoping and praying that little Smudgy will get through this she is a fighter and you have a good vet which has got to be positive.

All our love hugs and best to you and Smudge xxx

[OP]

A very tough call to make. Sorry Hezz. I was hoping Smudge to make a full recovery.

[Shirls]

What can I say Hezz? So sorry.

[mizloco]

So very sad for you both, all my hugs coming your way x

[Hezz]

I took her in for another crop feed and "a talk" with the vet we have been dealing with mostly, this time not Karen, but I have been really impressed with him and his empathy. I feel we had both decided that keeping on the way we were was not helping anyone, particularly Smudge. Well, all I can say is that she must be able to understand English, because she has been super-budgie since we came home. In particular, she has been eating! I am feeling more positive than I have for a long time. I know this could be very, very short lived, and to be honest, if she passed on overnight, I would be happy for her, she has had a good afternoon.

Her weight had been going down dramatically, but so far tonight she has gone to bed slightly, ever so slightly ahead of where she was after her crop feed at around 12-1 pm.

Please all, keep the good positive vibes, wishes and prayers coming; it would seem that someone has been listening, at least a little bit. Here's hoping for bit more positive news for tomorrow. Thank you, you beautiful people.

[OP]

Oh I do hope it is a sign of her getting better. She has been such a fighter. The care and attention you have given just may be paying off. All the good vibes I can muster are heading your way.

[Deleted]

Oh Hezz, I'm so sorry to hear this I do hope she gets better. You take such good care of her. All our prayers are with you both.

[jellybean]

It's just a pity the Love we have for these little creatures can't make them better. My very best thoughts and wishes are with you and this beautiful wee girl Hezz. Come on Smudge keep fighting.

[suesbird]

Lots And lots of positive vibes coming your way Smudge, hope you get better soon. Xxxxx

[mizloco]

Positive vibes, wings crossed, fingers crossed and loads of prayers coming your way smudge x

[ffiscool]

Come on Smudge, you can do it!!! We are willing you on.

[samwiseg]

Totally agree with jellybean, if we could cure with love there wouldn't be ANY sick birds on this forum

C'mon Smudge! Get better girl I know you can!!!!