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Post by lemonade on Nov 4, 2013 21:24:36 GMT
Lemonades foot doesn't seem to be improving  He is still leaning to the side and not putting weight on it. And is limping when he walks. But apart from that he is happy, chirping, talking, eating and flying. Though at night he seems to be restless when trying to sleep and get comfy. I have a follow up appointment for Friday but don't know if I should take him back before then. I'm also not sure if I'm managing his medicine right My other half told me that his childhood budgie had a foot accident when it was 5 and the leg went curled up and lame, but he lived to 11. What do you forum guys think, should I take him back earlier than Friday? |
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Post by ffiscool on Nov 4, 2013 21:30:15 GMT
Poor thing. Could you perhaps ring them first thing and see what they think?
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Post by lemonade on Nov 4, 2013 21:32:05 GMT
Look at the wee soul  |
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Post by sweetpea on Nov 4, 2013 21:34:23 GMT
Oh goodness... he looks a vision of loveliness. Poor little darling, with his toenail out in the cold. Some leg/foot injuries can take awhile to heal but like ffiscool says, it might be worth ringing the vet. |
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Post by lemonade on Nov 4, 2013 21:49:33 GMT
Yes I should give them a ring. Even if I ring them 1st thing when they open at 9, I'm supposed to be working down in Carlisle tomorrow so makes it difficult if they need him back in that day. It's a pity my avian vet is so far from home and that I'm all over with work. Oh and that hubby doesn't drive!
Poor Lemonade. It's such a worry.
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Post by ffiscool on Nov 4, 2013 22:12:34 GMT
If they want him back in, do they do a late night or out of hours? If Lemonade is eating, chirpy and flying, he doesn't sound like he is in pain. I know sounds silly, but do budgies, birds get physio etc for feet? Or can warmth help like for us?
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Oct 5, 2013 20:28:43 GMT
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Post by sully on Nov 4, 2013 22:33:52 GMT
He is beautiful, I really hope he gets better soon...........are his poohs an okay colour/consistency?
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Post by Hezz on Nov 5, 2013 1:11:30 GMT
If he is happy within himself and the leg not getting any worse, I would leave him be.  |
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Post by lemonade on Nov 5, 2013 14:53:08 GMT
He is on his way to a different vet. The vet school that birdghul mentioned to me in a previous thread a while ago, he is getting worse, his foot is curling and withered looking and he is falling. My own vet had no spaces to see me and I think he cannot wait. I really dont think this is a sprain anymore |
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Post by ffiscool on Nov 5, 2013 16:22:59 GMT
good luck! they will know more, I am sure
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Post by budgiefriend on Nov 5, 2013 16:32:04 GMT
Hugs to you and Lemonade. Hopefully the new vet will have the answers. Keep us posted.
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Post by OP on Nov 5, 2013 17:07:27 GMT
Here's hoping it's nothing more serious. Best wishes.
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Post by Hezz on Nov 6, 2013 0:53:57 GMT
Oh dear! That's not good! What did they have to say?  |
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