My Parrot died yesterday -Bird AUTOPSY anyone has done it?

[Aquila]

See my bereavement thread about Spice, I had a necropsy done for her and believe me it eased my mind a lot. Even though I'm still very sad, I know there's not much I could have done to help her, and that I hadn't done anything wrong.

You tried your best to help Dino, and it's not your fault that other people were uncooperative.

What did you do with Spices remains after the necropsy? The lab told me, that they would not be able to return Dino's remains to me. I need to hire a pet crematory to pick up his remains and have it professional cremated.

She's being privately cremated, which was about $110 I believe. I paid for everything through my vet and they take care of the rest, I believe I should have her remains back this week.

 

[Anansi]

...The lab told me, that they would not be able to return Dino's remains to me. I need to hire a pet crematory to pick up his remains and have it professional cremated.

This I don't understand. After Bixby's necropsy, they wrapped him up nicely and returned him to me. I buried him in my backyard.

I think cremation is a good option as well. I just don't get why you wouldn't be given a choice in the matter. I hope that the necropsy does give you the answers you need to help you find some closure.

Oh, and you were absolutely right about not freezing an animal before the necropsy. I wish I'd remembered that when I first commented on your post, but that detail had slipped me. I'd have made the same mistake you did. Seems the logical choice. But I got lucky and Bixby's vet warned me beforehand to only refrigerate him.

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[Mariar]

Got me all crying now...its so hard to.lose the one you love and especially when there's nothing that you could do. Remember you tried your hardest to get him help...not your fault!!!! Please keep expressing yourself to all of us..we have been thru this,a lot of us know the pain your dealing with. We are here to listen and get you through this tough time.as for autopsy...I couldn't afford one when doolie dies last year.what do u mean you had to have a service pick him up....no way!

 

[DinoTheLori]

Thank you all for your help and comments.
Just bird owners can understand how precious our
Feathered soul mates are.
I had cats and dogs before and then Dino came into
My life. He was the most wonderful thing that ever happened
To me.
I miss him so much. People told me to get a Dog. My friends cats has little cute kittens.
But, I can't help it. I need another Bird. Everyone who met Dino
Was so impress by him.
I am giving away my cat now and getting a new little baby Lori next week.
I can't have the cat with my new bird in my house.

I'm still mourning for Dino.
I know the new bird won't replace him.
But it will help to move on.

I drop off Dino's body to the pathologist lab
yesterday.
In 2-3 weeks I will have my question answered
why Dino died.
The Dr. told me I need a cremation service to pick him up.
I have no control over it. That's the way they want it.

 

[SailBoat]

What the heck State (City) do you live in! I'd like to know so that I can avoid ever traveling anywhere near there with my Amazon!

We have rehomed End-of-Live Amazons for well over 35 years and have never experienced the kind of sub-super poor service that you did, never!

I tend to avoid this specific Forum more as a way of hold back the memories of the sweet Amazons that we have lost over the years, but never forgotten.

We have always Necropsied as for both the knowledge for our local Avian Vets who knew each Amazon well and our own knowledge. For us it provided closure.

I fully understand why the Lab wants to ship to a third party. To be honest, they are very concern with the reaction of the owner in seeing their beloved baby after the affects of a Necropsy. They seem to be the only one's that have acted professionally in all of this.

We have always buried our babies on what has become lovingly known as Amazon Hill.

I am sorry and also happy to say that the memories will always be there. The moments between them will extend, but the passion will never. Know that the member's of the Parrot Forums are always here for each other.

Know that your baby passed in the best possible place, with you. Yes, its hard, but it helps in knowing that with you is so much better than without you.

Know that your passion with Dino has expanded your heart.

 

[smbrds]

Posted in another thread of yours and mentioned this one. It pains me to read. You have my deepest condolences. Birds touch our lives in many and even different ways that those who have them can only understand. I just also have to say what you had to go through with those vets is unacceptable. Sending deepest sympathies and thoughts your way. May Dino fly free over Rainbow Bridge.

 

[DinoTheLori]

Posted in another thread of yours and mentioned this one. It pains me to read. You have my deepest condolences. Birds touch our lives in many and even different ways that those who have them can only understand. I just also have to say what you had to go through with those vets is unacceptable. Sending deepest sympathies and thoughts your way. May Dino fly free over Rainbow Bridge.

THANK YOU

 

[DinoTheLori]

Thank you for all your sweet words and support.
It's been two weeks now since DINO died.
I'm still grieving over his loss. And yes, it hurts like hell. It's really hard to lose a soulmate. Dino is always, everyday in my thoughts. I miss him so much that my heart is still breaking and hurting.

I'm trying to get this story into the news.
I'm looking for legal actions against the vet that didn't see him and turn us away.
All we needed was just 10mins of the Doctors time, his death was so unnecessary.

If anyone works or know or could forward this story to media / news outlet's I will appreciate it.
More info on his facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/DINO-the-LORI-214765368599165/?ref=bookmarks

 

[RavensGryf]

I'm very sorry, but I had to remove your personal email address. This information is not allowed on the forum unfortunately. Thanks for understanding.

Anyone wishing to get in touch with you through this forum may contact any moderator to forward a PM (since you need 20 posts in order to pm between members).

 

[DRB]

So sorry to hear this story.

 

[faeryphoebe1]

I'm so sorry about Dino. You brought much happiness and joy to his life and the Facebook pics truly show this.

 

[Skittys_Daddy]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I can't believe how hard*** some vets offices are. You get more compassion from an auto dealer when your car breaks down than you do from some vets offices.

Sadly, guilt doesn't work on people like that. So you have to hit them where it hurts. Their wallet.

When Peaches had a nightfright a number of years back and punctured her wing, I had to take her to the 24hr animal ER. While they don't normally see birds- the doctor took her in, patched up her wing, cleaned the wound and clotted it. Had they turned me away, I would have raised holy hell.

If a vets offices is that cold, people should know about it. I wouldn't want to take my animals to see someone like that. I expect vets to treat Skittles even better than I expect people doctors to treat me. I have VERY high standards.

 

[spaceparrot]

I lost two parakeets when they were young and my lizard passed away recently. I cannot imagine how scary and depressing this must be to have people be uncooperative with you.

It is quite distressing to lose somebody who you are so close to. When I lost my rabbit, Baren, a few years ago I was inconsolable partially because I was the one who found him after he passed. Please feel free to message me if you need to talk! Nobody should have to go through this alone and I believe I am correct in saying that we are all here for you!

Having peace of mind is everything when you are facing bereavement. It can help you rebuild your life and to heal. Those who are departed live on in our hearts and minds.

I'd like to so offer you a virtual hug.

 

[snowflake311]

I know the feeling. I had some thing like this happen to my Kiwi. She too got sick all of a sudden. One day I noticed she was weak and not her self. I could not find a vet that would take her. Depending on where you live it can be very hard to find a vet that can treat birds. It's awful I often think what could I have done. You feel helpless.

Even if you did get the bird to a vet in time it might have been too late. Birds are so good at keeping their illness a secret that often it is too late when they do show signs. I was a vet tech for a few years and if they are not an avian vet they can't do much sadly. Birds are very specialized animals. Your normal small animal vet that sees Mammals is not going to know enough to save a sick bird. Some don't even know how to restrain a bird right. It sucks. I am looking for an avian vet now just incase I need one again. I want to find one I can trust now so I don't have to deal with something like that again. It has not been easy finding a good bird vet in the Tahoe Reno area. To find an emergency vet that will see birds is almost imposable.

I am so sorry.

 

[DinoTheLori]

Dear Parrot forum,

Today 57 Days ago, my precious Dino died tragically and unexpectedly. Today also I finally got Dino's necropsy report.

The necropsy concluded that Dino's sudden death was a heart attack / heart failure due to bacterial infection in his liver. They are still doing some bacterial test, the final report will come in couple of weeks.


The Dr. said that he caught some dangerous bacteria. It could have been our feral cat (Tiger's) bacteria, because, Dino started to put his tong in the cat's nose. Cat's and dog's bacteria are very dangerous for birds and they should never lick a bird.
I didn't know that.
It could also be that he lick some tomato plants and got some toxic plant in his system. For now it did help to get some closure.

I just wanted to share with you the results. Please keep your birdies safe.

RIP beautiful, precious and wonderful Dino.

Sidenote: I got last month two new family member. Another Rainbow Lori Angel and an DYH Amazon Destiny. Life is looking a little better now. But I still miss my little Dino..

 

[SailBoat]

Happy to hear that you have added to your home and opened a little more space in your heart!

Amazons have their own Language and the Human is 'expected' to learn it! Failure to do so can result in Pain! That can be avoided by learning their Body Language! See the Amazon Forum and the first Thread in that Forum: Amazon Body Language. I strongly recommend that you read it and since your Amazon is already in your home: Place yourself next to your Amazon is read it aloud to your Amazon. After about three or four readings you will begin learning Amazon and your Amazon will become more comfortable with your voice!

Please update your location (general) and your full parrot family. Yes, I know that you did in one of your Posts, but it would be nice if it was part of your general information. Reason: You need more support than most, resulting from the very poor Vet Care in Your Area!.

 

[Anansi]

I'm glad that you were able to find some closure regarding the loss of little Dino. And I also appreciate you taking the time to warn the members of our forum about the dangers of mammalian bacteria exposure to our birds. Quite a few of us have tried to spread that message as well, but many remain unaware of just how lethal it can be.

Congratulations on the new additions to your flock, and I hope to hear more about them for years and years to come.

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[BIRDIGIRL]

Thank you for sharing the results of Dino's necropsey with us and though you still feel his loss know that he is with you always watching over you and your flock as your Guardian Angel forever by your side and forever in your heart. Congratulations on your two new arrivals. Im so happy for you and wish you well with your two new babies and I love tjeir names: Angel and Destiny. When you get a chance perhaps you could share some pics with us. Huge Congrats this is Wonderful news

 

[Scott]

May you always fondly remember Dino, and enjoy your new parrots for a very long time. Necropsy results can rekindle wounds that are beginning to heal, but form a basis for a safer environment.

I try to form the most solid barrier between my birds and mammal pets. They are so incompatible on every level, despite an apparent "truce" that can always be lifted at the whim of a 4-legged family member.

 

[Piasa]

We love our friends and take care of them the best we can. Sadly, everything else is out of our hands.

I know you will be a wonderful companion to your two new parrots, and that Dino always has a place in your heart. Wishing you much healing and that your memories become sweeter as the pain fades.