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Java had an appointment this morning with Dr. Corwin for a wellness exam, which went well for the most part. I had blood work done, his band removed, vaccinated against west Nile, and microchipped, but I also learned that he has bumblefoot, which Dr. Corwin says he's lucky to have made it this far considering his disability. He didn't seem too hopeful of a positive outlook with the foot. Ultimately, he says the bumblefoot will be Java's demise because there is no treatment and birds don't do well with just one foot. I've been in tears most of the morning as the thought of losing my sweet boy is more than I was prepared to deal with. He says all I can do is make Java comfortable and provide as much padding in his cage as possible, but he says it will eventually split and get infected. I'll be getting another opinion next month, but for now, I will do what I can as far as keeping him comfortable, and looking for a way to help him recover. There is more to the overall visit but I can't think straight right now. Does anyone have any experience with bumblefoot, and is it fatal? What can I do to help him and make sure he isn't suffering?