Blue and Gold male ***ADOPTED***

[rocky'smom]

Ditto never seen that before

 

[Macawnutz]

2 hour car ride and Sakas with a headlamp on will blow any CK.

Its the mouth swab ML. Probably a bit low on vitamin A as no infection is present.

 

[rocky'smom]

I will have go back and look at swab results for Bebe to see if that is listed.

 

[Macawnutz]

I will have go back and look at swab results for Bebe to see if that is listed.

Usually they just tell you during exam.

Here is the write up from Sakas on samples.

Choanal and Oropharyngeal Smears
Choanal, nasal, and oropharyngeal (throat) swabs and flushings are valuable diagnostic tools that are often
overlooked. They can be collected for Gram staining, cytology, or culture.
Since the choana receives flora from the upper respiratory tract and the oral cavity, a choanal smear will provide
a good indication of the flora present in those areas. Sampling can be accomplished with moistened swabs.
Bacterial, Candida, and Trichomonas populations can be detected with a wet mount and then further
characterized with Gram staining. Trichomonas is best seen on a fresh wet mount; however, it is often present
intracellularly, making diagnosis difficult.
An oropharyngeal smear is useful for detecting pharyngitis (throat inflammation), which is extremely common
in pet birds due to the prevalence of vitamin A deficiencies. Pharyngitis may present as excessive mucus in the
mouth, abscessation, congested breathing, and/or poor eating habits. Smears may also show increased numbers
of epithelial cells. Other indications for sampling include rhinitis (nasal inflammation) and periorbital
sinusitis (a sinus infection characterized by swelling around the eyes).

 

[Macawnutz]

Low vitamin A can also cause mucus. Since no infection was present in the swab that would be the diagnoses.

 

[Aubrey]

Name him Moose

And I'm so happy he's as healthy as a moose

:winnerdance::chipmunks::winnerdance:

 

[camelotshadow]

Doctor says he's healthy!

I like Scotty or Tartan!!!!
He's a big scottish lad!!!!

Looks like he's ready to darn a kilt with those strong legs of his...

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

let your bird help you choose by calling some of your preferred names and see what he responds too

 

[Just-passn-thru]

He's Beautiful and couldn't be going to a better home.
Congratulation's to the both of you ! home at last.

 

[2macshan]

Dr sakas said he's a great weight, very solid and not worried at all.

 

[zoo mom]

Matthew I like Scotty or MacCallihan. Or any other nice Scottish name. Then he can become a member of the Kilt Club.

 

[aooratrix]

So far, I like Quinn, but we'll see. I measured my available space and simply can't fit the enormous 80x30 double macaw cage, so I'm going with a 48x36 dome top for Annie instead. Thank God I measured. I have toy parts coming this week, so I'll have some enrichment ready for all soon.

 

[Macaw Lover]

What about a 60W x 44D that is semi-domed in SS?

 

[2macshan]

I love Quinn! It would really suit him

 

[Alan J.]

Congratulations to you both.

 

[WeasleyLover]

I love the name Quinn! I think that would suit him nicely.

 

[aooratrix]

What about a 60W x 44D that is semi-domed in SS?

Can't fit and can't afford

 

[Macaw Lover]

Can't fit and can't afford

Sorry, hoping that it would have been a good compromise.

 

[Just-passn-thru]

Quinn, yes a very noble name for a beautiful big Macaw boy.

 

[camelotshadow]

I like Quinn too!