Hopper is gone.

[Kasuteira]

Hopper has passed away after being hospitalised at the vet for a week...he was having heavy breathing suddenly a few weeks and I took him straight away to be looked at at the vet. He got baytril injections but it didn't get better, then one day I came home after work and he was gasping so straight away back to the vet to be hospitalised.

I visited him every day the office was open but he didn't improve and died before he got his scheduled X-ray.

I feel so guilty...his necropsy showed that he had a large abdominal cancer. I don't understand how a bird so young could have this happen to him and if I had known I wouldn't have made him suffer at the vet in a crappy little cage. I feel like I did everything wrong, he was only with me a few months.

Now I don't know what to do, I keep breaking down at work (people love to say "It's just a bird" and Snowy my Bourke has been anxious and flighty since he left a week and a half ago. They used to do everything together.

I think she is lonely, we both miss him so much.

 

[Lwalker]

I am so sorry for your loss; birds hide their illnesses well and I am sure you did all that you could

 

[kksdad]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[rocky'smom]

I am so sorry for your loss. fly high and free little one

 

[WendyN]

I am very, very sorry for your loss.

 

[Just-passn-thru]

So very sorry, it was most likely a genetic defect, it's so unfair at times. Even human children get cancer.

 

[Nikomania]

Just a bird??? Grrrr. I simply don't understanding peoples lack of empathy. Hopper was an integral part of your life, just as someone's dog is a part of theirs.

My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your precious baby. You did everything you could for her, but unfortunately it was her time.
Sending you strength to help heal your broken heart. Hugs to you.

 

[Jenphilly]

Hopper has passed away after being hospitalised at the vet for a week...he was having heavy breathing suddenly a few weeks and I took him straight away to be looked at at the vet. He got baytril injections but it didn't get better, then one day I came home after work and he was gasping so straight away back to the vet to be hospitalised.

I visited him every day the office was open but he didn't improve and died before he got his scheduled X-ray.

I feel so guilty...his necropsy showed that he had a large abdominal cancer. I don't understand how a bird so young could have this happen to him and if I had known I wouldn't have made him suffer at the vet in a crappy little cage. I feel like I did everything wrong, he was only with me a few months.

Now I don't know what to do, I keep breaking down at work (people love to say "It's just a bird" and Snowy my Bourke has been anxious and flighty since he left a week and a half ago. They used to do everything together.

I think she is lonely, we both miss him so much.

I am so sorry... but do not feel guilty! It is not always possible to detect cancer masses even with xrays. Cancer can happen in young birds, just like there are the incredibly sad stories of kids with cancer, there is no rhyme or reason.... but please do not feel guilty, focus on the positive, Hopper had the joy and blessing of knowing love and devotion from his flock, so much more then some birds ever get the chance at. You did everything you could and clearly were committed to anything possible to save Hopper, again that is a love all birds would be blessed to know. Hopper will be waiting for you... and we know it was not 'just a bird'.

Hugs to you and Snowy.

 

[Birdbabe]

I'm sorry,

 

[Wasabisaurus]

I am sorry for your loss. Fly free, Sweet little guy.

 

[CeciliaZ]

I am so sorry

 

[sunnysmom]

I am so sorry. You did everything you could. Don't feel bad about that. I know how hard it is to lose a feathered friend. It leaves a huge hole in your heart. Try to give Snowy extra time and attention. She's going through a hard time too. Fly free Hopper.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

i am so sorry for your loss

 

[cassiesdad]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Wings Forever High, Hopper...

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it can be normal to blame oneself but please don't. You did everything you could. You clearly loved Hopper very much and I'm sure he knew that

 

[BlueAbyss]

My condolences for your loss.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You did the best you could, so please don't beat yourself up. I'm sure Hopper new how much he was loved.

 

[Kasuteira]

He was such a sweet bird, even on his last day he wanted to come out and be held even though he obviously felt awful.

Poor Snowy isn't tame at all and is acting frightened of me and doesn't greet me when I come home anymore. I moved her cage to the lounge so she can at least be able to watch us and be more involved. She was near a window before so she can see outside so I'll set up the security camera to output to a monitor so she can watch that.

She likes to watch birds on the computer so maybe it will help.

 

[expressmailtome]

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[MommyBird]

I'm so sorry for your loss