Bingo's upcoming vet appointment

[HeatherG]

I hope you can give a medicated mist…poor guy looks tired.

 

[ravvlet]

Fingers and toes crossed for you and Bingo that he makes a 180 for you guys. We give our littler guy saline drops in his nares because he’s really prone to dryness and blockages that cause mouth breathing too, especially during the winter when we are running the heater non stop to maintain 75 F temps in his room (although we do also have an evaporative humidifier keeping the humidity at 45). We do it twice daily when I’m noticing a problem, and then as needed until I think he’s having issues again. He also gets fairly regular flushed at the vet. Not sure that would help in this case though, as Bingo has the elevated hemocyte issue from something going on internally I assume. Sorry for the unsolicited advice, it stinks to not know exactly what’s going on.

 

[texsize]

Fingers and toes crossed for you and Bingo that he makes a 180 for you guys. We give our littler guy saline drops in his nares because he’s really prone to dryness and blockages that cause mouth breathing too, especially during the winter when we are running the heater non stop to maintain 75 F temps in his room (although we do also have an evaporative humidifier keeping the humidity at 45). We do it twice daily when I’m noticing a problem, and then as needed until I think he’s having issues again. He also gets fairly regular flushed at the vet. Not sure that would help in this case though, as Bingo has the elevated hemocyte issue from something going on internally I assume. Sorry for the unsolicited advice, it stinks to not know exactly what’s going on.

I asked the vet to make special look at his nares.
He said they looked clear (if that means anything).

Bingo acting kinda crazy tonight .
Bingo is good at letting me know what he wants through motion and body language.
First he wanted in the window.
I put him there.
Normally it takes a food bribe to get him down in less that 1/2 hour.
He wanted backdown in 10 minutes.
I put him back with a piece of banana For a treat.
he ate a bit then wanted to go out again.
He is in a dark corner of his cage (no heater in that spot) and grinding away on his beak.

 

[HeatherG]

I asked the vet to make special look at his nares.
He said they looked clear (if that means anything).

Bingo acting kinda crazy tonight .
Bingo is good at letting me know what he wants through motion and body language.
First he wanted in the window.
I put him there.
Normally it takes a food bribe to get him down in less that 1/2 hour.
He wanted backdown in 10 minutes.
I put him back with a piece of banana For a treat.
he ate a bit then wanted to go out again.
He is in a dark corner of his cage (no heater in that spot) and grinding away on his beak.

Maybe he’s starting to feel better? Seems like he has a lot of energy.

 

[ravvlet]

Ah, glad to hear it isn’t a blockage problem. From what I understand they’re fairly benign but it’s a lot of maintenance to keep it under control (and Kirby hates the nasal drops, haha).

Awww, sounds like he’s being a bit more rowdy. Maybe he’s enjoying the special attention, haha. His Highness, Bingo, First of His Name…

 

[texsize]

Yesterday Bingo’s appetite was more like normal.
He enjoyed a spaghetti dinner.
Last night was the first time he didn’t sleep next to the heater.
Still sneezing though.

Now this morning Luna had some clear discharge from her nares on her beak..
Looks like I will have to take the twins in for a checkup.
Least I can get a DNA check when I’m there.

Do you think I can take all three in at the same time?
2 different cages of course.

 

[HeatherG]

Yesterday Bingo’s appetite was more like normal.
He enjoyed a spaghetti dinner.
Last night was the first time he didn’t sleep next to the heater.
Still sneezing though.

Now this morning Luna had some clear discharge from her nares on her beak..
Looks like I will have to take the twins in for a checkup.
Least I can get a DNA check when I’m there.

Do you think I can take all three in at the same time?
2 different cages of course.

I am so glad for bingo! I hope Luna is ok as well.

I would ask the vet if they can manage/ prefer all three birds at once. You may not have a decision to make.

 

[wrench13]

Man i feel for you! Salty went thru a period when we first got him, of nasal infections. I think 3 times, if I remember right, we had him into his vet for that. He's been ok now for a few years. Hopefully your flock will not have that !

 

[Terry57]

Yesterday Bingo’s appetite was more like normal.
He enjoyed a spaghetti dinner.
Last night was the first time he didn’t sleep next to the heater.
Still sneezing though.

Now this morning Luna had some clear discharge from her nares on her beak..
Looks like I will have to take the twins in for a checkup.
Least I can get a DNA check when I’m there.

Do you think I can take all three in at the same time?
2 different cages of course.

I agree about checking with the vet to see if they can see all three at once. My vet always said yes, but others may do things differently. Praying you can get them all in to be seen at once.

I'm so glad to hear that Bingo seems to be doing better, this has been quite up and down for you both and your nerves must be raw

 

[texsize]

I got an apt for all three amazons.
If Luna is sick with something it's a sure thing Merlin is going to have it too.
Not till Monday.

Merlin is the only bird that has direct contact with Bingo.
It's extremely limited. Bingo will bite at Merlin's toes (gently so far) and there has been some beak-to-beak contact.

Bingo definitely still showing signs of breathing difficulties.
He is smart enough to know I look for that and hide it.
I am seeing the same pattern.
go to vet.
get antibiotics.
Nothing is fixed.

 

[Terry57]

I wish there was another vet somewhere close. It may be worth it to keep this appt. but also call the one you mentioned who had a 2 week wait. The new vet may be able to figure out exactly what's going on and actually fix it, rather than just repeating the same treatment and hoping for a different outcome that your current vet seems to be doing.
Sending prayers of healing to Luna, Bingo and Merlin.

 

[texsize]

Got an apt with an exotic vet, one I have not been to before.
4 today.
Bingo been panting more and shaking his head/yawning..
getting more worried and desperate..
3:00 my time. . Bout hour and half to wait.
is close by at least.

 

[Terry57]

Got an apt with an exotic vet, one I have not been to before.
4 today.
Bingo been panting more and shaking his head/yawning..
getting more worried and desperate..
3:00 my time. . Bout hour and half to wait.
is close by at least.

Sending all my prayers and healing wishes to Bingo, and warm feathered hugs to you, Wes.
I'm so sorry that he is feeling worse but so glad that you were able to get an appt. for him.

 

[SailBoat]

As indicated above, it is possible that he is feeling a bit better (the beak grinding). Haven't a clue regarding the wanting to be moved about other than restless!? Or assuring that you are up to speed and not slacking because he has been off his game for a bit (Amazon Humor)!?

Very happy you have got a appointment with another Vet, different Eyes, different Vantage Point.

FYI: It is possible that the length in which the medication is provided and/or amount maybe off and not fully eliminating the illness.

Huge, Warm Amazon Feather Hugs and Prayers Good Friend!

 

[LaManuka]

Wishing you all the very best with the new vet Wes! I'm so very sorry for the roller coaster of emotions you are on, unfortunately I know how it feels Hugs and prayers coming your way!

 

[texsize]

At vet now.
X-ray.
Culture from lu g
PCR test.
Results Monday
Made friends

Meet Mamba.

 

[HeatherG]

Yes! This is what you need to figure things out.

Bingo may have been too sick to get this info last you brought him in. Does this vet think he’s picking up any? I am glad you found someplace to take your birds and I hope this resolves the problem.

What type of parrot is Mamba?

 

[ravvlet]

Loving that they did an x-ray. Sounds like they are taking this much more seriously. I hope this vet gets you some answers!

 

[texsize]

Yes! This is what you need to figure things out.

Bingo may have been too sick to get this info last you brought him in. Does this vet think he’s picking up any? I am glad you found someplace to take your birds and I hope this resolves the problem.

What type of parrot is Mamba?

This is the first time the vet has seen Bingo so no way for him to know if he was "picking up"
I will be taking Luna/Merlin into same Dr on Monday. Hopefully won't have to duplicate the expensive testing.
Bingo got an injection of steroids to help ease his breathing (open up his bronchi) and gave him a mist treatment.
Brought home a new antibiotic to start in am.
they say I should start seeing improvement in 48 hours.

Bird was called a Vasser parrot..
he was bitten by a dog and can no longer fly he belongs to the vet office.
If a vet keeps a bird as member of the staff they must know what they are doing.

 

[HeatherG]

Of course. That makes sense. I’m glad Bingo has some steroids and also for lung culture/ nebulization.

Vasa parrot. Very rare, to the point that I thought the bird COULD NOT BE a Vasa parrot. The males have external genitalia. Interesting bird.

We will all be thinking of, praying for, and surrounding Bingo with light. I’m so glad you found another place to bring him.