I noticed the problem about, I own a lovebird who has jsut had another funny 5 minutes, hi. We have had him for two years and he has experienced seixures like symptoms that are increasing in length and duration over the past year. The best you can do is to get as

Feet are great indicators of body temp - if too warm, gentle spritzes of cool water may provide immediate relief; if too cold, use a thick, clean sock and fill it ¾ with plain, raw white rice. The symptoms of stroke can come on suddenly and without warning. My vet, She went through convultions for awhile, sits only on bottom, My 5 month old budgie was on the floor of the cage with her.

A bird suffering from heat stroke has its mouth open. I offered to try to " nurse" it as the shop hadn't time to cuddle and coddle. The last two years he had many strokes.

Current weight ~430g. Find an avian vet near you http://aav.org/vet-lookup and. Also, his, Conure parrot 15 yr. old - symptoms, bird appears sleepy, as, My female canary has lost her balance. Extensive avian clinical experience. THANK YOU. He still has a healthy appetite, his poops are regular, and he's chatty and "normal", but we're worried there's something very wrong with him. I am fostering a sun conure. It will supplement the heat in his immediate vicinity. Moves very little. Cover the cage with a thick blanket, leaving all or part of the front door uncovered for better air circulation, to help keep the bird calm by being able to see out and of course so you can check on it regularly just by peeking in. My vet said my bird had a stroke. ), or to establish a professional-client relationship.

If I didn't share this before, here is some info that should be shared with your vet, just in case they need a reminder: Blood calcium levels are deceptive. This is one of the depressing point of fostering. Very verbal till today. Definitive diagnosis is based upon the presence of toxic levels of lead and zinc in the blood.". Ask-a-doc Web sites: If you've got a quick question, you can try to get an answer from sites that say they have various specialists on hand to give quick answers... Justanswer.com. It has lost of weight, though his appetite is increasing a bit and he can now perching. Up until this point he's had no health problems. nearby (survival instinct), so observe very carefully. She went through convultions for awhile, sits only on bottom of cage.

Of course there are other conditions this could also be, but one of the more frequently seen is hypocalcemia. However, I am passing along the information to my sister-in-law (a cat-rescue person who is also a nurse), and perhaps it will help someone else who may experience the same problem. Put it in the cage with him until he recovers from the seizure. He is helpless in this situation, and perhaps the pet store would help with the vet bill? She was on her perch and then fell off and went to the bottom of her cage. I have never had his beak tri, I own a lovebird who has jsut had another 'funny 5 minutes' where he loses balance, tilts his head to one side, keeps falling over, and becomes very dopey... almost passing out. This expert is wonderful. If the affected brain area is too large the bird's life can't be saved, the apoplexy leads to death within a few seconds. Member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians.

I don't want to quit on him yet. When he has his seizures he actually becomes cold to the touch. That is the catch 22..he could well recover, but you won't know until you can get him to a vet. Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: well - I notice that he continues to have seizures. Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Any others with parrots who have had strokes or similar symptoms? Margret-Mealy Amazon 28 (family parrot), Petri- Peach Front Conure 4, Chloe- Congo African Grey 24 and Rio- Blue Crown Conure 4 !! We have kept the conure segregated as we do not know if he has any illness. He was pretty active until today. He is about 30 years old. If the financial obligation of caring for this particular bird is too much for you, I'd return the bird to whomever allowed you to take it.

Cockatiel - "Peaches" (1995-2015) R.I.P. The doctor who answered my question was amazing, and while it didn't come it time to change the outcome of my situation, it is reassuring to know the caliber of Vets/Doctors that you have at JustAnswer. OR you can discuss the healthcare with whomever you got the bird from and see if he or she wishes to help you with the costs of finding whatever is wrong with the little guy. your pet happy, well-loved, and mentally occupied is one of the best Hi Carol and welcome. Thank you for being there. Cert. Former breeder bird. Why is this shop selling ill birds that are on consignment? You can layer a thick towel on one side of the cage, secure with clothespins out of the reach of the bird's beak - then clip a heating pad over the towel and set on low. These days, with birds growing fast in popularity as in home companions, many DVM's are quite experienced and able to see and treat many birds.

Knot the end and microwave it for about 1 ½ minutes. He was doing pretty good Friday and Saturday night but seemed to lose a lot of energy on Sunday and today worse. One morning- two weeks ago- it awoke and could not perch. Avian Specialist; Int. (1987-1989) R.I.P. The covering also helps hold some of the heat inside. They really helped put my nerves at ease. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our, By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our, I have a 15 yo.Lovebird who has been having stroke-like seizures for about 3 months with increasing frequency and duration - is there any thing I can do for this, August Abbott, CAS and 87 other Bird Specialists are ready to help you. And just this weekend, he showed signs of possibly losing his balance. That's why a hands on vet exam is necessary in each and every case. JustAnswer.com...has seen a spike since October in legal questions from readers about layoffs, unemployment and severance. What is the life span for a finch? Always, always consult your vet! He seems to do better on the weekends when I don't have to take him to work with me. Some sick bird symptoms Disclaimer: these are just some of the signs of a sick bird. I have also noticed as did the vet staff that he seemed to have good days and bad days. I don't want to euthanize him isf there is a chance he couls recover but I don't want him to suffer. We acquired the ill conure from the bird shop at which my daughter works.

I found my experience with you to be very positive. She suddenly freaked out and flapped about the cage and I was worried she would hurt herself so I took her out, then was not a, Hello, I have a 10 year-old cockatiel who has been molting almost continuously for the past 6 months.

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Budgie - "Sandy" Couldn't have asked for more. You can offer your grey a regular spoon of cottage cheese, yogurt or even a Tums (I'd limit it to 1/2 tab every other day) and try to use nothing but all natural products/foods. About 6 years old. (no need to press 'accept' again on this - I'm glad you followed up). If your companion has convinced you to feed him a predominantly seed diet over the years and most especially if he's getting sunflower seeds out of you, the chances are even greater that this is the problem. Little guy does not want to drink. I'm very glad that you brought him to the vet, If there was an infection the Baytril should handle that (if it's bacterial). 15 years of experience as a small animal veterinarian, Several years experience in handling, care, and health of our feathered friends. Thank you for all your help. If ever using an electric source for heating anything in anyway, please be vigilant and constantly double checking carefully. I have a green wing macaw which I have had for 8 to 10 years now. Check often to be sure it's not overheating and that the bird isn't gnawing through. He rolls around on the bottom of his cage, he was eating pretty good up until today. When a bird sits on the ground without moving it can be a sign that they may slip into a coma and can easily die.

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This is just one reason I prefer to avoid electric sources of heat. A side attachment like this will allow the bird to move closer or away as needed. We can easily notice the symptoms of heat stroke. Worried. Would traveling in a vehicle have any effect? This is a nice age for a lovey, you are obviously taking good care of your companion. I will tell you that...the things you have to go through to be an Expert are quite rigorous. This is the site I will always come to when I need a second opinion. Then over time it has progressively gotten worse. Another reason is that heating pads can suddenly become faulty and overheat. Treatment will vary, but usually include calcium supplementation of some form and full spectrum lighting exposure (Vitamin D is necessary to properly use the calcium intake in both our birds and in us). Very lethargic lays on the bottom of the cage and sleeps or hangs by his beak from a bar on the side of the cage.

Birds who are advanced in age or overweight are prime candidates for heart disease; females also are at greater risk for heart attack. i read it over the weekend? Last night there were high winds and I think the stress got hi, I have scarlet macaw.

what is better for him- water or gatorade? I love this service. Also, a bird can suffer from heat stroke if we offer additional heat in the form of a heat lamp or another heat source or if a bird lives very close to a heating device that operates at high temperatures. Since about two years old she has suffered from night time seizures. If the bird is bottom-bound, install a heating pad under just a portion of the base, again, set on low. It lasted 5-10 minutes, hi. just time for the bird to pass on. It seems like he had a stroke.