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Post by samwiseg on Aug 28, 2015 7:41:25 GMT
Thanks all  Am off to the vet this morning with sample and diary. Fingers crossed! I dont know how long it takes for a faecal sample to be processed? Probably too quick for my bank balance but hey Alfie is worth it  |
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Post by OP on Aug 28, 2015 8:08:42 GMT
Best of luck Sam, let's hope the cost is not too high. Who said budgies go cheap, cheap.
Love the new avatar.
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Post by ffiscool on Aug 28, 2015 8:54:42 GMT
Sounding very good. Hope it continues
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Post by jellybean on Aug 28, 2015 9:19:17 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Aug 28, 2015 13:36:01 GMT
How did it go Sam?
Can they actually detect an iodine problem in their poo?
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 28, 2015 14:50:01 GMT
How did it go Sam? Can they actually detect an iodine problem in their poo? I don't think they can Marianne but if the faecal test shows no conclusive result I am planning to discuss the iodine deficiency as (dare I say) he is more or less 100% now apart from needing to put on a bit of weight. I didn't see the vet just dropped off the sample and diary. Am glad as I didn't want to put him through another long journey unless absolutely necessary. They have informed me that Lara will be calling me next week with the results so I will chat with her then. She would have had time to review his daily diary too. His poops are back to normal colour today and are not so wet. Keep your fingers crossed guys Oh and thanks OP re the avatar |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Aug 28, 2015 14:55:17 GMT
samwiseg well it's good that they are being thorough, must be a relief after non-bird vets!
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Post by skysmum on Aug 28, 2015 15:33:43 GMT
All sounding positive sam, fingers crossed he will continue to make progress  |
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 28, 2015 16:00:27 GMT
The word "hallelujah" springs to mind Marianne Marlow Thanks to all for your positive vibes  |
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Post by Hezz on Aug 29, 2015 1:28:42 GMT
So has his poor neck returned to normal, with the iodine, Sam?
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 29, 2015 7:31:13 GMT
So has his poor neck returned to normal, with the iodine, Sam? Nearly yes! His swollen neck has gone down and his feathers are not so "skew whiff" which is unbelievable?! I really do hope this is the answer, as we then know what we are dealing with (fingers crossed) |
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Post by Hezz on Aug 29, 2015 8:07:58 GMT
And the squeak has gone? That is all very diagnostic, in my humble opinion. |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Aug 29, 2015 8:17:27 GMT
Fabulous news samwiseg can we see a pic of Alfie now? |
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 29, 2015 8:40:53 GMT
OMG I didn't notice that Hezz but yes! The squeak has gone too! YAY!!!! Will get a pic in just a min Marianne Marlow |
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 29, 2015 9:07:53 GMT
Ok, here we are (with added visitor)  and  Dont know if you can notice but his feathers aren't claggy and wet round his face any more as he is not regurgitating, but he does need a bath! LOL! Apologies for the delay but I have been having issues with tinypic so have had to use flickr instead and it took me a little while longer than usual  Oh and dont think Murph has just come to visit Alfie, he has just come to help him tackle the millet (well....all best mates share stuff, right?)  |
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