Mar 15, 2020 9:35:27 GMT
debbie11
Brand New Budgie
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Post by debbie11 on Mar 15, 2020 10:27:33 GMT
Hi all new to this forum. Any advice greatly appreciated. Charlie my budgie has bird flu he has been on antibiotics for 7 wks now. He is no better. Vet says its definetly that nothing else. His breathing is poor he is squeking all the time like wheezing. He isnt chirping anymore. Fully eating drinking and pooping if little sloppy. He plays he cuddles but he gets weak and falls off his perch. He has started to spend a lot of time on the side of his cage rather than the perches.i dont know what to do. My husband wants to take him to specialist vet one hr drive away but i dont think he is well enough and he hates going in the car. Please help.?
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Post by suesbird on Mar 15, 2020 13:24:21 GMT
Hi Charlie Stay on someone will be around to advise you It's quiet on here today
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Post by jellybean on Mar 15, 2020 15:29:45 GMT
If his breathing is laboured maybe clinging to the cage bars rather than perching is helping his breathing.
If there has been no improvement in 7 weeks I'd be inclined to take him to another vet for a second opinion, preferably an AVIAN vet.
See what others say.
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Post by Hezz on Mar 16, 2020 0:24:04 GMT
Sounds like you need another opinion ... in my opinion. Bird flu is a virus, like all flues are, and antibiotics do not treat viruses, only secondary infections that may occur due to a compromised immune system. Or is he on a anti-viral drug?
I do wonder how much of what you describe is due to his illness and how much to his grand old age. I'd be guessing a fair dose of both.
To make him more comfortable in the cage lower all perches and feed pots, pad the bottom of the cage with old sheets or towels so that he doesn't hurt himself if he falls, provide easy means for him to climb back up such as strategically placed ladders.
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Mar 15, 2020 9:35:27 GMT
debbie11
Brand New Budgie
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Post by debbie11 on Mar 20, 2020 17:52:09 GMT
We saw avian vet on weds. He prodded poked and injected Charlie. xrays everything looking for growths ect. Poor charlie looked dreadful when i fetched him back. Stayed up all night nursing him by last night he looked a little better but sadly passed this morning. Im devastated and im sure ive never cried this much in my life. 😢😢
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Post by criswell on Mar 20, 2020 17:53:36 GMT
I'm so sorry. Charlie was a fantastic age which shows what wonderful care you took of him. Hugs xxx
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Post by jellybean on Mar 20, 2020 17:57:09 GMT
I'm so sorry debbie11. To get to the age of 14, he surely was, a much loved and cared for little boy Rest in Peace Charlie. |
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Mar 20, 2020 21:08:48 GMT
So sorry about Charlie. I agree with criswell, to reach the age of 14 he must have been well cared for obviously loved a lot. |
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Post by skysmum on Mar 20, 2020 21:29:12 GMT
I'm so sorry you lost Charlie  |
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Post by ffiscool on Mar 21, 2020 0:39:57 GMT
I’m so sorry Charlie didn’t pull through. He had a great long life with you
RIP Charlie
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Post by Hezz on Mar 21, 2020 5:43:09 GMT
I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Charlie. |
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Post by suesbird on Mar 21, 2020 9:06:08 GMT
So sorry for you, fly high little one. xx
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Post by blue48 on Mar 21, 2020 14:35:38 GMT
RIP Charlie. So sad that he's gone but happy that you got to spend 14 lovely years with him, and him with you. Sending hugs x
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Post by clt80 on Mar 21, 2020 17:52:19 GMT
Oh I am so sorry to read this. Fly high little one xx
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Mar 21, 2020 19:11:35 GMT
I'm so sorry that you lost Charlie. It's heartbreaking.
On the good side, you gave him a good and long happy life.
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