Helitorian
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I never thought I'd be writing this, at least not for 30 years.
Yesterday morning, my Jenday Conure, Con, had a bad seizure. She's been having seizures for a few months now, but they were always pretty mild. The vet couldn't pinpoint what was causing them and I ruled out diet or metal poisoning. Anyway, she fell from a hanging perch when the seizure hit. I heard her hit the ground and immediately rushed to pick her up.
Usually, Con recovers from her episodes within an hour or so with only a little weakness to show for it. A few hours after the seizure, she was starting to perk up and I figured she'd pull out of it like she always does. So, I went and ran some errands. When I returned home, she was sleeping. I figured nothing was wrong.
Several hours later, she was still sleeping on and off but she wasn't moving. I hadn't seen her eat or drink. I pulled her out and she lay limp in my hands. I could feel the muscles in her wings twitching and she had that far away look in her eye. I called the vet and went in for an emergency appointment.
She took x-rays, gave dextrose, and put her in a warm dark place with added oxygen. Con perked up a little and the vet was going to give her some fluids under her skin.
Ten minutes later, the vet came back to tell me that Con had another massive seizure and her heart stopped. My little girl was gone.
Each morning, I wake to her tutting at me or crawling over my head while trying to get under the covers. This morning, I woke to silence. After she finally gets me out of bed, she meets me by my bedroom door then hitches a ride into the kitchen while I go about my business and make coffee. This morning, there was no pretty bird clinging to my shirt or sitting on the hanging perch. Each night, she tut tuts at me if I come in to the room and accidentally wake her. I stood in my room last night and stared at her empty cage.
People, if I can tell you one thing, it's that you should always get a second opinion if something doesn't seem right. Your bird's life isn't worth risking. Please let my mistakes be a lesson for you. Also, for me, please give your birds a cuddle and tell them that you love them. I didn't get the chance until it was too late and I regret it more than anything.
Con, I love you. My room is too quiet without you and I don't know what to do. I love you.
Yesterday morning, my Jenday Conure, Con, had a bad seizure. She's been having seizures for a few months now, but they were always pretty mild. The vet couldn't pinpoint what was causing them and I ruled out diet or metal poisoning. Anyway, she fell from a hanging perch when the seizure hit. I heard her hit the ground and immediately rushed to pick her up.
Usually, Con recovers from her episodes within an hour or so with only a little weakness to show for it. A few hours after the seizure, she was starting to perk up and I figured she'd pull out of it like she always does. So, I went and ran some errands. When I returned home, she was sleeping. I figured nothing was wrong.
Several hours later, she was still sleeping on and off but she wasn't moving. I hadn't seen her eat or drink. I pulled her out and she lay limp in my hands. I could feel the muscles in her wings twitching and she had that far away look in her eye. I called the vet and went in for an emergency appointment.
She took x-rays, gave dextrose, and put her in a warm dark place with added oxygen. Con perked up a little and the vet was going to give her some fluids under her skin.
Ten minutes later, the vet came back to tell me that Con had another massive seizure and her heart stopped. My little girl was gone.
Each morning, I wake to her tutting at me or crawling over my head while trying to get under the covers. This morning, I woke to silence. After she finally gets me out of bed, she meets me by my bedroom door then hitches a ride into the kitchen while I go about my business and make coffee. This morning, there was no pretty bird clinging to my shirt or sitting on the hanging perch. Each night, she tut tuts at me if I come in to the room and accidentally wake her. I stood in my room last night and stared at her empty cage.
People, if I can tell you one thing, it's that you should always get a second opinion if something doesn't seem right. Your bird's life isn't worth risking. Please let my mistakes be a lesson for you. Also, for me, please give your birds a cuddle and tell them that you love them. I didn't get the chance until it was too late and I regret it more than anything.
Con, I love you. My room is too quiet without you and I don't know what to do. I love you.
