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My Grey, Elliott, is 26. I have had him since he was 3 months old. I am on this forum so I do not have to tell you how much I LOVE HIM. He is an only child and very happy but about 11 years ago on a yearly physical to his vet (complete CBC and throat culture- the blood was fine but the throat culture showed pseudomonas or klebsiella. Baytril was not working so he was put on CIPRO, oral suspension 2x day for two weeks and his follow up was fine. A couple of years in the 11 he was fine. He eats scenic pellets-80%, squash, sweet potato, loves broccoli- carrots and a little banana. He has been on Nekton calcium D3 for 15 years. He was deficient. Last week the only think I noticed was that his feathers were ruffled. And the big thing for him is playing. He was not going in his room. He also was not eating as much and last Thursday I didn't like this so Friday I rushed him to his vet. She is an Avian vet and wonderful. He had lost 13 grams, I weighed before we left. His doctor took one look at him and saw he was dehydrated by his eyes. She took a CBC and throats culture, gave him a shot of Baytril and called CVS for the CIPRO. Inhand fed him Thursday night, Friday night, the day I took him in. After the first dose of CIPRO he began eating on his own Saturday morning. I'm sorry this is so long but I love him so much. My question is: How did I miss this? I check him all the time. One more day and he could have died. I keep him spotless- his cage, toys, food cups, water. What can I do so that he doesn't get so sick like this last time?
I would so much appreciate any suggestions/advice because I'm always watching him and checking his droppings. Please help. Thanks, much.
Elaine
My Grey, Elliott, is 26. I have had him since he was 3 months old. I am on this forum so I do not have to tell you how much I LOVE HIM. He is an only child and very happy but about 11 years ago on a yearly physical to his vet (complete CBC and throat culture- the blood was fine but the throat culture showed pseudomonas or klebsiella. Baytril was not working so he was put on CIPRO, oral suspension 2x day for two weeks and his follow up was fine. A couple of years in the 11 he was fine. He eats scenic pellets-80%, squash, sweet potato, loves broccoli- carrots and a little banana. He has been on Nekton calcium D3 for 15 years. He was deficient. Last week the only think I noticed was that his feathers were ruffled. And the big thing for him is playing. He was not going in his room. He also was not eating as much and last Thursday I didn't like this so Friday I rushed him to his vet. She is an Avian vet and wonderful. He had lost 13 grams, I weighed before we left. His doctor took one look at him and saw he was dehydrated by his eyes. She took a CBC and throats culture, gave him a shot of Baytril and called CVS for the CIPRO. Inhand fed him Thursday night, Friday night, the day I took him in. After the first dose of CIPRO he began eating on his own Saturday morning. I'm sorry this is so long but I love him so much. My question is: How did I miss this? I check him all the time. One more day and he could have died. I keep him spotless- his cage, toys, food cups, water. What can I do so that he doesn't get so sick like this last time?
I would so much appreciate any suggestions/advice because I'm always watching him and checking his droppings. Please help. Thanks, much.
Elaine