SennieSlave
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Apologies for making a new thread but didn't want it to get lost on my "Something's Wrong" thread - as I'm looking for help and anyone who has had the same.
Took my Ri back to the vets today, as he hasn't really improved. Hope it's ok to copy my post I have on another site (I'm trying to find anyone who has had similar experiences - and I can't write much as hands are bad right now) .......
Got back from vet a little while ago. It hasn't sunk in yet. He has a fractured spine.
They were only able to do one x ray because his breathing was bad under anesthetic and he started to bring up clear fluid. His breathing is still not great, and he seems to be throwing up a little. I'm watching him closely.
The vet said that he's never seen a bird with this kind of fracture on its spine that wasn't dead from it immediately, or died soon after, paralysed - so the fact Ri has gone 5 days with it and is moving around, is a testament to what a fighter he is. He said he must be in incredible pain.
He said he could refer me to someone who could operate but he doesn't think he's make it through the anesthetic. Basically it's just watch and wait. He says he doesn't know if he will make it or not. He said, even if the fracture mends, there could be all sorts of complications - neurological damage, infection etc. Or he could just give up, because of the stress of being in so much pain.
He's given me more pain relief and also some antibiotics and anti fungal medicine. I shall get the names later (in my bag and don't want to get up, as Ri is resting on me). I asked if they could overload his system, taking all those at once and he said it was a chance I should take.
All I can do is keep him as still as possible, and as comfortable as possible. He said the next few weeks will show if he's going to make it or not. I have to go back next week.
To say I'm devastated, is an understatement. If he had damage and couldn't move, then I would adapt everything and still make his life happy - but I'm so scared he will get internal damage, or infection from this, as it fuses together (if it does). What has broken my heart more is the fact that he must be in agony but is trying to lean across to catch my tears and is making soft cooing noises at me, as if to reassure me. My brave boy. He seems to want to fight it - so I'm fighting it with him.
Has anyone had a bird with a fractured spine, who is still ok and made it? I'm not finding much online - just about birds who died instantly.
Took my Ri back to the vets today, as he hasn't really improved. Hope it's ok to copy my post I have on another site (I'm trying to find anyone who has had similar experiences - and I can't write much as hands are bad right now) .......
Got back from vet a little while ago. It hasn't sunk in yet. He has a fractured spine.
They were only able to do one x ray because his breathing was bad under anesthetic and he started to bring up clear fluid. His breathing is still not great, and he seems to be throwing up a little. I'm watching him closely.
The vet said that he's never seen a bird with this kind of fracture on its spine that wasn't dead from it immediately, or died soon after, paralysed - so the fact Ri has gone 5 days with it and is moving around, is a testament to what a fighter he is. He said he must be in incredible pain.
He said he could refer me to someone who could operate but he doesn't think he's make it through the anesthetic. Basically it's just watch and wait. He says he doesn't know if he will make it or not. He said, even if the fracture mends, there could be all sorts of complications - neurological damage, infection etc. Or he could just give up, because of the stress of being in so much pain.
He's given me more pain relief and also some antibiotics and anti fungal medicine. I shall get the names later (in my bag and don't want to get up, as Ri is resting on me). I asked if they could overload his system, taking all those at once and he said it was a chance I should take.
All I can do is keep him as still as possible, and as comfortable as possible. He said the next few weeks will show if he's going to make it or not. I have to go back next week.
To say I'm devastated, is an understatement. If he had damage and couldn't move, then I would adapt everything and still make his life happy - but I'm so scared he will get internal damage, or infection from this, as it fuses together (if it does). What has broken my heart more is the fact that he must be in agony but is trying to lean across to catch my tears and is making soft cooing noises at me, as if to reassure me. My brave boy. He seems to want to fight it - so I'm fighting it with him.
Has anyone had a bird with a fractured spine, who is still ok and made it? I'm not finding much online - just about birds who died instantly.
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The fact he made it through the first 24 hours makes me believe he will more than likely make it. That's pretty amazing! Especially now since he will be on pain meds and preventative antibiotics/antifungals, which will probably cover the major risks he's facing at this point. I've never heard of a bird with a fractured spine, but my moms GCA had a serious stroke that debilitated him for several months and the vet was shoked he pulled through AND recovered back to near-normal mobility. Sometimes our feathered friends can really really surprise us in their ability to heal. Hoping the best for your little guy!
