My gorgeous girl, please make it

[RavensGryf]

just don't know what could have caused this except maybe the cage. She doesn't have many toys. She shreds more than anything so I give her branches.

I'm so glad that your girl is going to be okay . That is such a huge relief! Crossing my fingers that she is home and completely feeling herself again ASAP!

I want to mention this briefly to tell you and others reading that metal toxicity can also come from the 'strangest' of sources, and also not be overt in symptoms depending on species.

For a couple years (yes a long time) my Robin seemed basically fine, played and ate as usual, but he'd take a few more naps but then wasn't lethargic at all. He'd snap right to it when you call him to come cuddle. The vets thought it was just him getting older (was 20 at the time). He'd have diarrhea occasionally, and would vomit every 6 months. Very subtle, but 'something' had to be off. I took him to the specialist, and long story short it was 2 TINY little pebbles or whitish translucent rock type things in his gizzard which contained lead in them! He had surgery to get them out. How he ingested them remains a mystery. I keep the place clean, and furthermore Robin doesn't roam the house at all.

I'm just glad that I took him in even when he wasn't 'overtly ill'. My vet said that African species (in this case Poicephalus parrots) are very resistant and hardy towards metal toxicity unless it is a large amount. I know Eclectus are very sensitive to things.
I'm posting this as something for all to be aware of, since many Ekkie parents have other species as well. Not all species behave the same or have the same symptoms. Don't ignore even the most subtle of signs that might not make sense.

Again, I'm so happy for you that your girl is in good hands, and she is well on her way to recovery .

 

[jess.reco]

just don't know what could have caused this except maybe the cage. She doesn't have many toys. She shreds more than anything so I give her branches.

I'm so glad that your girl is going to be okay . That is such a huge relief! Crossing my fingers that she is home and completely feeling herself again ASAP!

I want to mention this briefly to tell you and others reading that metal toxicity can also come from the 'strangest' of sources, and also not be overt in symptoms depending on species.

For a couple years (yes a long time) my Robin seemed basically fine, played and ate as usual, but he'd take a few more naps but then wasn't lethargic at all. He'd snap right to it when you call him to come cuddle. The vets thought it was just him getting older (was 20 at the time). He'd have diarrhea occasionally, and would vomit every 6 months. Very subtle, but 'something' had to be off. I took him to the specialist, and long story short it was 2 TINY little pebbles or whitish translucent rock type things in his gizzard which contained lead in them! He had surgery to get them out. How he ingested them remains a mystery. I keep the place clean, and furthermore Robin doesn't roam the house at all.

I'm just glad that I took him in even when he wasn't 'overtly ill'. My vet said that African species (in this case Poicephalus parrots) are very resistant and hardy towards metal toxicity unless it is a large amount. I know Eclectus are very sensitive to things.
I'm posting this as something for all to be aware of, since many Ekkie parents have other species as well. Not all species behave the same or have the same symptoms. Don't ignore even the most subtle of signs that might not make sense.

Again, I'm so happy for you that your girl is in good hands, and she is well on her way to recovery .

I started a new thread. She's gone down hill again

 

[RavensGryf]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am closing this thread, and redirecting traffic to your current update thread. --> http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectus/61971-update-tequila.html