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Post by OP on Sept 7, 2015 8:20:07 GMT
That's all I can offer is the very best of luck for you and Alfie. Please let it be curable and quickly.
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Post by budgiefriend on Sept 7, 2015 9:02:49 GMT
All my very best thoughts and prayers for Alfie and you. Please may the vet figure this out.
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 7, 2015 9:33:30 GMT
Also sending good thoughts. Get better soon Alfie!
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Sept 7, 2015 11:54:49 GMT
I hope he's okay.. just waiting for an update... XX
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Post by samwiseg on Sept 7, 2015 13:06:12 GMT
Back from vet and we have a diagnosis!  It is Trichomoniasis (nice one Marianne Marlow)  and the stuff he brought up is like a very smelly creamy lumpy cheese   Vet didn't need to do anything other than see my evidence pics and smell him and see the side of his beak is now swollen. Good news is that he may have a better chance than most because he hasn't got so critical they cant treat him. We have come away with pain killer and antibiotics PLUS she advised me I can ALSO use Guardian Angel in his water. Cooled mashed potato and porridge are great as he needs something soft to eat as he is sore but as long as I can get him to eat then that is the main thing. Also I asked if she would kindly administer the first lot today as I would like to get him home and settled asap when we get back so that I dont have to man-handle him anymore and he can rest. Nice lady vet Rachael did this and gave him glucose in the mix as well to build him up a bit  I cant tell you how hopeful I am now to how I was this morning as I was half expecting to have him PTS as he looked so bad. Thank you all for well wishes, I will be taking him back in a week for check up and further meds providing he is progressing. So a sort of PHEW(ish) |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Sept 7, 2015 13:16:45 GMT
Aw. Poor little Alfie. I hope that the meds you were given cure him quickly.
I think that Tricho is contagious, did the vet say anything about that?
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Post by budgiefriend on Sept 7, 2015 13:18:07 GMT
Phew is right! So happy that Vet Rachael was able to make the diagnosis quickly and without a lot of stress to Alfie. She sounds terrific! Now, Alfie, take your medicine like a good boy, and you will feel better in no time. Sam, I think you and Alfie deserve a nap. Job well done.
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 7, 2015 13:19:33 GMT
that's something. now you can treat him. and sounding positive
I heard that some of the orange coloured baby foods were good for them when not well, lik the ones with carrot, butternut squash in etc.. and rice?
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Post by samwiseg on Sept 7, 2015 13:51:11 GMT
You're right Marianne Marlow it is highly contagious and yes the vet did advise that hygiene is extremely important - rigorous hand washing when dealing with each set of buds and I did inform her we use F10 for cleaning which she said is brilliant Thanks budgiefriend Have settled Alfie in for his nap so I think I am just about to do the same thing! Fingers crossed from here on in That's a good one ffiscool I might just have to do that! It will certainly  up the OH when he spies baby food on our shopping list lol!  Thanks again everyone I am so glad to know you all xx |
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Post by skysmum on Sept 7, 2015 13:55:10 GMT
Ohh my goodness sam, things have taken a nose dive since i last read, poor Alfie  Now im not a vet but i didn't think anti b's were given for Tricho, also as Marianne said if it is that all your buds will need a course of Tricho plus and everything that he has been in touch with sterilised |
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Post by OP on Sept 7, 2015 14:13:13 GMT
At least you have a diagnosis and one you can work with. All being well Alfie will get well also. I'll rephrase that, Alphie will get well. Best wishes to you all.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Sept 7, 2015 14:18:44 GMT
Ohh my goodness sam, things have taken a nose dive since i last read, poor Alfie Now im not a vet but i didn't think anti b's were given for Tricho, also as Marianne said if it is that all your buds will need a course of Tricho plus and everything that he has been in touch with sterilised Agree with you skysmum. samwiseg which antibiotic were you given? Was it metronidazole? |
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Post by Shirls on Sept 7, 2015 15:04:51 GMT
Oh well done to the vet for spotting this straight away, I am so relieved for you samwiseg. Fingers crossed for poorly little Alfie, keep us updated, as I'm sure you will. |
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Post by samwiseg on Sept 7, 2015 16:32:54 GMT
Ohh my goodness sam, things have taken a nose dive since i last read, poor Alfie Now im not a vet but i didn't think anti b's were given for Tricho, also as Marianne said if it is that all your buds will need a course of Tricho plus and everything that he has been in touch with sterilised Agree with you skysmum. samwiseg which antibiotic were you given? Was it metronidazole? Yes it is metronidazole Marianne - am worried now is that not right? He also has Metcam |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Sept 7, 2015 16:58:54 GMT
Metronidazole is correct. I was worried that you had just been given baytril!!
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and the stuff he brought up is like a very smelly creamy lumpy cheese 
up the OH when he spies baby food on our shopping list lol! 
