Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 24, 2022 8:54:11 GMT
Home-made Lactated Ringers electrolyte solution for sick birds (rehydration)
• 8oz warm water • ½ tablespoon sugar • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Mix all together in a jar, stir well and refrigerate. Will keep for 2-3 days in fridge.
Replace drinking water with this electrolyte solution. You may need to keep dripping it into his beak if he won't drink on his own.
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Post by criswell on May 24, 2022 8:56:47 GMT
I'm so sorry Charlie is still unwell. You are doing a great job for Charlie and I'm sure he appreciates the extra warmth that you are giving him.
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Post by ladybird on May 24, 2022 9:14:50 GMT
Have just managed to get him an appointment tonight to see the same avian vet. He cannot go on like this and neither can I.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 24, 2022 9:23:42 GMT
I hope the vet is able to help. I'm sorry he's so unwell.
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Post by ffiscool on May 24, 2022 11:22:48 GMT
I’m sorry he’s not better. Hopefully the vet will have other ideas.
Good luck, sorry you’re not well either, it just adds to it 😒
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Post by criswell on May 24, 2022 14:07:58 GMT
I'm glad you have an appointment for Charlie. I hope the vet can help. I'll be thinking about you.
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Post by ladybird on May 24, 2022 14:20:46 GMT
That’s you everyone. He has just slept all day head under wing…not interested in food or water. Poor little boy has to endure a long car journey now, but what choice do I have. I am worried that she won’t be able to do any more 😢
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on May 24, 2022 14:36:30 GMT
My good wishes for Charlie's health and yours. Hope the trip to the vet goes smoothly.
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Post by Loz on May 24, 2022 16:02:23 GMT
The vet is the best option for Charlie. I hope the very best for your lovely little friend. Best wishes and fingers crossed!
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Post by ariella on May 24, 2022 16:11:32 GMT
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Post by ladybird on May 24, 2022 19:00:38 GMT
Charlie is at the vets again until Friday. She thinks what he had has not properly cleared up and she wants him on antibiotics etc for a month…..so when he comes home I am going to have to learn to give him meds myself…… she said she could test for all his symptoms but apart from the risk, she said most would just rule things out and not actually give a direct answer. She again mentioned she was not ruling out Borna virus because he has a lot of the symptoms and only time will tell…… She is the go to Avain vet in the North West so she is the expert and I trust her……..She said she wouldn’t blame me if I wanted to put him to sleep because she can’t give me any definite answers, but I told her I could never do that until we are sure he won’t get better……They are keeping him until Friday to get him going again on the meds…….. He is really bad today, so I am just praying he picks up soon and we get him home………..
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 24, 2022 19:04:14 GMT
I'm so sorry he's had to stay in at the vets again ladybird. I really do hope you and the vet are able to get him well.
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Post by ariella on May 24, 2022 19:54:07 GMT
Hopefully Charlie just needs a longer course of antibiotics to shake off whatever it is. I’m sorry you had to leave him at the vets again but let’s keep everything crossed that the next few days will see him respond to his treatment and then I’m sure the vet or the nurses will show you the best way to administer his meds at home with the least amount of stress both for Charlie and yourself. I’m sure this is taking a toll on you and with not feeling too well, try to rest up so that you’re feeling better on Friday. I know you’ll be worried and missing him but you’re more useful to him when you’re feeling well so a little bit of TLC for yourself is probably a necessity rather than an indulgence. I’m holding Charlie in my thoughts and hope he has the strength and will to make a recovery.
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Post by ladybird on May 24, 2022 19:59:09 GMT
Thank you both so much xx
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Post by ffiscool on May 24, 2022 20:09:58 GMT
Oh that’s hard, but it’s the best place for him at the moment.
I hope it’s just him needing meds for longer as often we ourselves do.
Is she there daily now?
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