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Post by lemonade on Oct 31, 2013 8:49:01 GMT
I need to take Lemonade back to see the vet today:( I think there is something up with his foot or stomach. He's leaning over to his right side and putting all his weight on his right foot and the left is just kind of sat there, flat. And he's trying to lift it up. When he is perched he is leaned to the right and resting his stomach / chest down. So almost in a horizontal position. And he is a bit puffed. I took his cage into my room last night to keep an eye on him and he was restless all night and kept going on his swing, off his swing, shuffling this foot and trying to lie flat on his wooden perch. I don't think he had a good sleep. He is flying and eating and chirping happily enough but something isn't right. Nothing bad I hope
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Post by ffiscool on Oct 31, 2013 8:51:15 GMT
Good luck... When he is flying, does he land ok? using both feet?
Do budgies ever strain their feet/toes... if so, maybe something like that?
Could Lemonade also have been restless as he was in a different room?
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Post by lemonade on Oct 31, 2013 8:58:27 GMT
No he was restless the night previous as I got woke up by him climbing around the cage. He never does this. I normally keep their cages for sleeping on a long table in my hall as there is no windows or radiators there, and it's close enough for me to wake if I hear any commotion. He is landing, but I'm noticing his left foot looks weaker. I'm hoping it's more a strain or foot injury rather than something more serious. I've not been on for a while with being busy at work but I'm taking time off to get him to the vet. Waiting on them opening so I can ring and hopefully get seen soon.
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Post by ffiscool on Oct 31, 2013 9:01:05 GMT
Doesnt sound like he is in pain though if chirping, eating flying.. so fingers crossed..
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Post by stace on Oct 31, 2013 9:17:57 GMT
Hope he's just hurt his foot too and it's not something internal going on.
Good luck at the vet. Be a good boy, Lemonade.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 31, 2013 9:41:37 GMT
I sincerely hope he has simply hurt his foot somehow and is trying to rest it, but it sounds more like the nerve is being pinched somehow which is not such a good thing. Good luck at the vet, and please keep us updated on what the outcome is. I do worry when one is off for a vet visit .......... hoping it is good news though. Fingers crossed for you.
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Post by budgiefriend on Oct 31, 2013 12:06:30 GMT
Hope the vet has a solution. Lemonade is too cute to be hurt or sick.
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Post by OP on Oct 31, 2013 14:06:16 GMT
Good luck Lemonade.
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Post by mizloco on Oct 31, 2013 16:57:58 GMT
Hope lemonade is ok...let us know.
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Post by lemonade on Oct 31, 2013 20:29:25 GMT
The vet is keeping him in tonight. I'm frightening myself reading about tumours making budgies lose power to their feet. I couldn't cope losing him. The vet said there was a weakness in his left leg. She examined him and said there wasn't any obvious signs of lumps or a broken foot and that he looked very bright and alert. They are giving him anti inflammatory meds and keeping an eye on him. They may have to do an X-ray if the foot hasn't improved tomorrow.
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Post by birdguhl on Oct 31, 2013 20:41:09 GMT
Oh I'm sorry you're having so much worry about him. But you're doing the right thing getting this problem investigated. Maybe enough scary surfing for now? Hugs!
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Post by ffiscool on Oct 31, 2013 20:48:09 GMT
It is horrible when you read all sorts and hopefully all unfounded worries. The fact they are giving anti inflammatory is good as they must think it could help. And he is in the right place. How old is he?
It's very easy for us all to say don't worry, as of course you will. When will you know more?
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Post by lemonade on Oct 31, 2013 21:23:27 GMT
I'm ringing them tomorrow morning and hoping to get him back tomorrow. He is 4 years and 5 months old. I've stopped the scary surfing. It's just making me depressed
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 31, 2013 21:33:23 GMT
Fingers and wings crossed that Lemonade is okay xxx
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Post by skysmum on Oct 31, 2013 21:53:15 GMT
I do hope Lemonade will be ok, its such a worry isn't it .
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