^And just because he is positive for ABV and has possible symptoms, doesn't mean it's a death sentence. Some vets will say oh yes they have pdd just because they have abv. I really dislike that tactic. Dr. Orosz will do the test if someone is struggling so that she knows how to more effectively treat a bird. You can run the test but don't label the bird.So, I assume you are waiting for a ABV test result? PDD is not often accurately diagnosed until after death. The test I assume they are running is avian borna virus. Statistics are that 40% of all birds will test positive for borna virus, these birds never develop PDD. Not good enough odds for me to run that test wit out exhausting all other options.
Great to have friend with you (I have hubby). GET COPIES OF EVERYTHING. Simply because I think you may be like me, we freak out over our little feathered buddies and do better looking at the facts.I was in such a bad way at the vets, I had a good friend who is also with a local parrot rescue be my go to person. So they have been my liaison through all this, because I was in hysterics when I heard he most likely he had the wasting away condition. So all I know based on his blood work, liver enzymes are really high, haven't heard about his xray. And I wont get the results until the end of this coming week for the rest...He was 425 grams...
Yes, will do.Can't you get a COPY of the blood test results?
Secret gets medicine every day (hepato). I've been sprinkling hers on a tiny amount of chop or fresh bell peppers. I make it into an event, hold the cup for her, and it works. My daughter can give it when I'm away from home by putting the tiny cup in the food bowl in her cage.I was told he will have to be on pain meds for the rest of his life. Man I can hardly get his meds in him now. I cant imagine having to do this for the rest of his life.
I need to try this with my guys.Gave them apple juice in it couple of times a day. Same trick will work. Load up the meds then pull up a little juice.