Help cleo dying. Blizzard = no vet

[RainbowRose]

The thing is Cleo never had any issues walking, I told them the splayed legs only just occurred when I noticed her sick and that before that she was fine. And she was really healthy. The breeder and I both believe she injured herself somehow. Kakarikis are extremely hyperactive if you own one im sure you can relate they are curious and crazy. Tiki had this long drawn out issue over 4 months that he was just sleeping a lot from the anemia but everything else appeared fine and he was eating and drinking, just exhausted. Cleo's was sudden and resulted in leg paralysis and loss of appetite (because of her intestinal pain most likely), but hers was out of nowhere. Their problems are very opposite but I too wondered the same. But she didn't have disabled legs all this time, she ran and leaped and launched and climbed fine, I think The reason she was so splayed was because she couldn't feel her feet anymore so of course they are going to stick out to the sides.

But I am literally in shock. I'm sitting on the floor in the middle of my room completely zoned out that this seriously just happened. I wish someone would pinch me and I'd wake up and she'd be here. She was crawling all over me a couple days ago. I just am in such shock I don't know what to do with myself. I don't even know what to say or do

 

[Betrisher]

Bless you, Valerie! I bet wherever Cleo is right now, she's grateful that you allowed her to go and her pain to be at an end. I'm so, so sorry you and she had to go through this awful situation, but she is pain-free now and you did exactly what a loving owner would do. Rest in peace, little Cleo. You were a good bird. XX

Sending hugs and warmest wishes that your grief will be short and soon give way to the lovely memories from the good times.XX

 

[Surfincr]

i'm so sorry for your loss and all that you had to go through. i couldnt imagine going through that. i was checking your story constantly hoping for good news. At least with being able to make it to the vet you were (hopefully) able to get piece of mind that you did everything you could do given the circumstances.

 

[Ann333]

I'm so sorry. You did all you can.

 

[Tashaaa]

That was a brave and very un-selfish decision to make...
I am so sorry for your loss. Now to invite the healing process in.

There's a saying that I love - "Don't cry because it's over... Smile because it happened."

 

[Giggleagain]

I am so sorry I was hoping to get good news about your darling Cleo. There is nothing I can say to make it better. Thinking of you.

 

[RainbowRose]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the support a lot. I am so depressed... I don't want to do anything for the rest of the day, I don't want to believe this is real I hate how sudden this was. And poor Merlin is peeping away, I think he is calling out for her wondering where she is. He is so timid, he only would come to me if Cleo did cause she was more dominant and not afraid. I will most certainly need to get him a new friend, I don't want him to feel scared and alone. He's so timid.. I just wish this didn't have to end like this...

I still have a brand new toy sitting next to my computer that I was going to give to her that I had just purchased before all of this.. I am sad to look at it now.

 

[Ann333]

I'm so sorry. Maybe you can try to bond with merlin?

 

[Allee]

Valerie, I'm so sorry for your loss of Cleo! I know it was a terrible decision to make but under the circumstances, I see it as an unselfish act of kindness. Know that you did everything humanly possible for her and please take care of yourself. My thoughts are with you.

 

[Mango121913]

It takes a strong woman to do what you had to do today. I'm beside myself as to why this happened to you again. That being said, I believe that both Cleo & Tiki, are going to be with you forever. When your called home too, you will be greeted by them and rewards you can't possibly imagine. I'm sure you're life is going to offer you great things down the road.
It's hard now, but please don't think that they are gone forever. I'm positive they are with you, always. You have alot of love to offer other babies. Any of your future babies (including Merlin) are going to get the love no one else can give. You've already proved this.

May God bless you.

 

[Scott]

I am so very sorry Cleo has passed, Valerie.

No words can really touch your heartbreak, and you will need some time to process this compounded loss. I have always found some solace spending more time with my birds whenever one is gone; may you find comfort with Merlin and Baby.

 

[Hawk]

Oh Valerie.... I'm crying with you. My heart is broken. There are no words to comfort you in this situation. (((BIG-BIG HUG))) why did this had to happen again?!
I had one thought bugging me as I was thinking a lot about you and your birds. Tiki died of anemia, Cleo had something internally wrong... came from the same parents, same genes. Do you know about other kakariki owners who got their birds from this breeder and same parents? Maybe the other babies are sick and have died too? Could there be some genetic defects (maybe inbreeding?) coming from that breeding pair? Maybe you should talk to that breeder and inform him/her about your losses. If Cleo had splayed legs and other deformities the breeder should not have sold her to you, or if he did he must have had informed you.
It's just a guess as we always look for reasons... Two birds coming from the same parents dying within one year from inborn defects - that should raise a question. I could be completely wrong - it's just a thought...

I was thinking the exact thing!

I am sorry for your loss but at least she isn't suffering any more.

Sorry for your loss, it's a terrible thing to go thru. I lost My Major Mitchel in summer of 2010 from old age, and lost Jackie, My Harrier Hawk in summer of 2011 from an unfortunate flight accident.

I too would be questioning the breeder, sounds like this breeder is not breeding properly and only in it for the money. Many of them out there.

Again...hang in there, if you ever need a bird I know a great place where the birds are of top notch quality and thoroughly checked by vet and certified as 100 % healthy some are rescues some are from top notch quality breeders, breed by parrot lovers who cared for them 24/7.

 

[Kalidasa]

Omg how horrible. So sorry for your loss.

 

[tjwolf1]

So sorry for your loss

 

[PetoftheDay]

She will always be with you, in your heart. Picture her hopping around free at the Rainbow Bridge. Our condolences.

 

[Kiwibird]

I am so sorry that Cleo passed She knew a loving home and while short, I'm sure you gave her a wonderful life while she was here.

As others have mentioned, I also immediately wondered if she is a sibling of Tiki if there is not some kind of genetic issue that runs in the parent birds bloodline? Hopefully the breeder is not inbreeding either. Parrots can suffer genetic diseases (my parents have one who has suffered "genetic issues" since he was a young bird and his age makes it likely his parents were wild stock and inbreeding unlikely as a cause) and unlike in people, these diseases are undiagnosable/no screening is available, what causes them aren't known nor is there treatment. Theres barely enough funds to research human genetic diseases, no one is looking at genetic diseases affecting birds. This was in no way your fault, you are a loving, caring owner. Though, you may want to contact the breeder. They may have had others who've had birds pass away from these kinds of issues and might want to separate the pair from producing more chicks.

 

[faeryphoebe1]

I'm so sorry. Cleo was such a lucky girl to have you to love her, even for such a short time.

You did everything that you could. It's horrid to watch them suffer. Birds are so delicate. May she RIP.

 

[Terry57]

Valerie, I am just so sorry for your loss My thoughts are with you.

 

[RainbowRose]

Oh my god, if it hasn't hit me hard already, it definitely is now.

Merlin is FREAKING OUT all of a sudden. This bird hardly makes a peep yet suddenly he is chirping loudly nonstop over and over and looking around frantically. His chirping sounds so strained. I think he realizes I haven't brought her back and it's been an extended period of time now. Even though she was in a hospital box the past couple days, he knew she was still in the room and saw me with her. I think he is aware that he is alone now.

He keeps calling out to her and looking around all frantically and then he chirps for so long and so loud and it slowly sounds more and more exhausted and depressing and slower. And then he starts up again. I don't know what to do for him at this time. I sat by the cage and gave him some treats in one of his dishes. And of course I will get him a new cage mate but as of right now, what can I do? I have never heard him chirp this much in the entirety of the time I owned him and Cleo. And he is doing this while ALONE, he never did this even with Cleo. He looks frightened right now. I burst into tears because I feel so bad for him and don't know what to do to make him feel better.

 

[goalerjones]

Rainbow, so many things that could be said, but we can't take away your broken heart. We are all here for you.