Post by snails997 on Oct 14, 2023 18:02:27 GMT
Anyone else whose budgie suffers from epileptic fits? With one every 5/3 minutes, I don't know what to expect. My budgie was completely fine (to my eyes) prior to this, I'm so distraught. Vet wasn't very optimistic, either.
For context:
This afternoon I caught my Basquiat falling down, making odd loud noises, moving around, and then laying quiet for about 10 minutes.
I FINALLY found an available avian vet (so few in my area), brought him there, and my that time he had 5 more episodes in less than two hours, apparently stress makes it worse, I was told.
Vet told me they're epileptic seizures, and that they're getting much worse with less triggers (one every five minutes last time I saw him). She listed a couple of reasons, advised me to leave him there under observation for a couple of days to try out some solutions, may it be a virus or bacteria causing it. I agreed, because my poor baby didn't even have time to be alert more than a few seconds at that point, and leaving him at home in a familiar environment wouldn't have made much of a difference. I'd rather have him there, maybe safer, so that a cure can be found, or so he can pass more peacefully thanks to those kind vets. I left his favorite bell toy in his carrier, at least, he really loves that toy.
I can't help but feel guilty, real bad, I want Basquiat to be home more than anything, but I can't stand watching him helplessly. It's not an easy decision, and I'm def not clear of mind right now.
I was told it could have something to do with his liver, but there's still no answer. At this point I just want him to suffer as little as possible, that little bundle of joy...
For context:
This afternoon I caught my Basquiat falling down, making odd loud noises, moving around, and then laying quiet for about 10 minutes.
I FINALLY found an available avian vet (so few in my area), brought him there, and my that time he had 5 more episodes in less than two hours, apparently stress makes it worse, I was told.
Vet told me they're epileptic seizures, and that they're getting much worse with less triggers (one every five minutes last time I saw him). She listed a couple of reasons, advised me to leave him there under observation for a couple of days to try out some solutions, may it be a virus or bacteria causing it. I agreed, because my poor baby didn't even have time to be alert more than a few seconds at that point, and leaving him at home in a familiar environment wouldn't have made much of a difference. I'd rather have him there, maybe safer, so that a cure can be found, or so he can pass more peacefully thanks to those kind vets. I left his favorite bell toy in his carrier, at least, he really loves that toy.
I can't help but feel guilty, real bad, I want Basquiat to be home more than anything, but I can't stand watching him helplessly. It's not an easy decision, and I'm def not clear of mind right now.
I was told it could have something to do with his liver, but there's still no answer. At this point I just want him to suffer as little as possible, that little bundle of joy...