Pickle has to have an operation!!!

[helenmat]

Hiya all
Im a bit upset tonight, Pickle has developed a lump on his preen gland, I thought it may be a feather cyst but I have been to an avian specialist vet today and he says he thinks it is a tumour, he doesn't think it is cancerous just because Pickle is very young (3) and is very active and perky, showing no signs of ill health apart from this lump. It will keep on growing, it is already as big as my index finger nail. His advise is to remove it under general anesthetic and they will test it afterwards to check it is not cancer. He will probably loose his preen gland which will mean we will just have to bathe him more, we do anyway, he loves a shower under the kitchen tap! The biggest risk is the operation of course and I am worried out of my mind. The vet says because he is so well and young and big for a bud he has the best chance. I take him in tomorrow evening and he will have his op on Thursday. Please cross everything, he is my baby and I love him to bits. He is still sat here talking away and swearing! and trying to eat my fingers as I type. It breaks my heart. Just wanted to share with you. Sorry for the sad post.

[OP]

Well very good luck for the opration. I will have everything crossed for you & Pickle.

[Deleted]

Good luck Pickle xxx

[ffiscool]

Oh, poor Pickle. As the vet is a specialist avian vet, I am sure Pickle will be ok. He wouldn't do it if he thought odds weren't good. As you say, young, good weight.


Good luck. Please keep us updated

You will be spooling him once home again. Get millet ready

[helenmat]

Thanks guys, will let you know

[Billy's Dad]

Hope everything goes OK helenmat,finger crossed.

[sweetpea]

Poor Pickle. How stressful for you both. Sending lots of good vibes.

[Hezz]

Hi, Helen, all good vibes for the op. I am going to PM you.

[sarah*glittergirl2212]

Fingers crossed for Pickle. Look forward to hearing good news post op xx

[jellybean]

Sending best wishes from me and mine Helen. Lots of love to you Pickle x

[skysmum]

Poor little Pickle, such a worry . Sending all the best to you and Pickle.

[Marianne Marlow]

I hope all goes well pickle.

It looks very much like Hector's lump.
But as his is not growing any bigger and not on his preening gland, just near it. We're not going to put him through an operation.

[Shirls]

Good luck Pickle hope it all goes well for you and you are soon home with your mum.

[Tacey]

Good luck to Pickle xx

[budgiebudgie]

Thinking of you and Pickle. Hope you have a lovely evening tonight and spoil him. Please let us know how it goes tomorrow. I'll be crossing my fingers.