Snow has diabetes.

[BirdyBee]

I took Snowy to the vet recently after she started showing signs of illness such as lethargy and weakness, and she was underweight despite eating a lot.

The vet tested her blood sugar and confirmed that she has diabetes.

I'm not surprised but it's just depressing to come to the realisation that my birds are getting older, and I can see Snowy's health deteriorate. Ever since I got her she had health problems. She was smaller than most budgies, she struggled with heavy breathing, vomiting, and much more.

The vet gave me two medications to treat her with, which I'll have to give her for the rest of her life which unfortunately may not be a long time.

I hate to see all my birds passing away. They deserved to live long and happy lives but none of them made it past 5.. i really hope snowy will live longer than that but as of now things aren't looking great

 

[LaManuka]

I took Snowy to the vet recently after she started showing signs of illness such as lethargy and weakness, and she was underweight despite eating a lot.

The vet tested her blood sugar and confirmed that she has diabetes.

I'm not surprised but it's just depressing to come to the realisation that my birds are getting older, and I can see Snowy's health deteriorate. Ever since I got her she had health problems. She was smaller than most budgies, she struggled with heavy breathing, vomiting, and much more.

The vet gave me two medications to treat her with, which I'll have to give her for the rest of her life which unfortunately may not be a long time.

I hate to see all my birds passing away. They deserved to live long and happy lives but none of them made it past 5.. i really hope snowy will live longer than that but as of now things aren't looking great

I'm sorry you're going through this with Snow, @BirdyBee. It's just so unfair, so many birds come into the world already prone to conditions that can take them from us prematurely. My 'tiel Fang is on daily meds for a heart arrhythmia that his vet suggested was inherited from one of his parents, and probably unknown to his breeder as well. Fang does pretty well on his meds, and I hope that Snow fares as well as Fang!!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

So sad your Snowy is sick. I hope the treatment helps.

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

Here's hoping the meds help! Diabetes is a PITA, but it can be worked around (I know it's different in humans, but the sentiment is still there )

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Do you have to give Snowy oral medication?

 

[ChrisH123]

I'm so sorry to hear that! It's hard to see them ill. Has the vet recommended any dietary changes to help? Our budgie was a notoriously picky little stinker and it was difficult to get him eating more than seed but I tried. That was about the lifespan of ours as well.

 

[BirdyBee]

Do you have to give Snowy oral medication?

Luckily not

 

[BirdyBee]

I'm so sorry to hear that! It's hard to see them ill. Has the vet recommended any dietary changes to help? Our budgie was a notoriously picky little stinker and it was difficult to get him eating more than seed but I tried. That was about the lifespan of ours as well.

Yup, she told me I need to reduce all forms of sugar (including foods such as beet or carrots which happen to be some of her favourites )
I'll need to get her new pellets too since her current ones have dried carrot and other sugary vegetables in it

 

[ToriTheConure]

Hope snowy feels better soon!!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I am so profoundly sorry. My old rooster, now almost 41, has heart meds and kidney meds. He's perky and happy. I will love him and do all I can forever. Into Eternity. We're absolutely linked like that.
Please take comfort in the knowledge that you darlings live and pass WHILE LOVED. That's a treasure.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[ChrisH123]

Yup, she told me I need to reduce all forms of sugar (including foods such as beet or carrots which happen to be some of her favourites )
I'll need to get her new pellets too since her current ones have dried carrot and other sugary vegetables in it

Aww, man. That's tough when it's their favorites.