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*Good Update #39*Lola breathing strangely? Also scratching/sneezing alot.

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She was doing it again last night when she was asleep on my lap, and I kept accidentally waking her up with the flash of my camera while I was taking videos, and she would have little moments of sleep where she seemed to be breathing normally. There was no blanket involved this time. I took her to the vet this morning but the avian vet wasn't actually in today and was working in another clinic so we were seen by a regular vet nurse instead. Needless to say I am not impressed... she looked at me like I was an idiot for bringing her in when she is allegedly "fine" and then proceeded to try and suggest I clip Lola's wings, so I hurried Lola up to my shoulder away from her lol. She figures that Lola is unfit and is struggling from the exercise of flying, causing her to pant and be out of breath. I explained to her that she only does it when she falls asleep, and I said "but... wouldn't flying around be better for her if she was unfit, rather then sitting and getting more lethargic?" (and Lola is in no way unfit or overweight... she loves flying and eats healthily, I have no idea where this vet is getting her information from...) she simply said that flying when unfit can cause stress on her heart and kill her. :huh: I basically just politely declined the wing clip and paid $50 for the privilege of this "check up"... sigh. Anyway, I am taking her to a proper avian vet tomorrow... she is otherwise acting normal and did have some moments of regular sleep last night so I hope it's nothing, but I am not taking the ridiculous advice of some random vet nurse who suggested I clip Lola's wings to fix the problem...
$50 to see a random vet nurse! OMG! Did she examine Lola...look into her nares or even weigh her? How ridiculous to suggest exercise would be bad for her! I'm glad you have a proper avian vet available tomorrow. How old is Lola?
 

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Nope... She man handled her a bit and felt her but that was it... Lola is almost 5 months.
 

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Yikes! You had to pay a consultation fee to have Lola examined by a vet nurse, not even a vet!? That is crazy!

I hope you get some answers tomorrow!
 

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you definitely need to get her to a certified avian vet.. :hug8:
 

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Hoping that your little girl is ok.
 

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Rebecca, how has Lola been today? I hope you get the help you need and Lola deserves tomorrow. :sadhug:
 

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She was doing it again last night when she was asleep on my lap, and I kept accidentally waking her up with the flash of my camera while I was taking videos, and she would have little moments of sleep where she seemed to be breathing normally. There was no blanket involved this time.

I took her to the vet this morning but the avian vet wasn't actually in today and was working in another clinic so we were seen by a regular vet nurse instead. Needless to say I am not impressed... she looked at me like I was an idiot for bringing her in when she is allegedly "fine" and then proceeded to try and suggest I clip Lola's wings, so I hurried Lola up to my shoulder away from her lol. She figures that Lola is unfit and is struggling from the exercise of flying, causing her to pant and be out of breath. I explained to her that she only does it when she falls asleep, and I said "but... wouldn't flying around be better for her if she was unfit, rather then sitting and getting more lethargic?" (and Lola is in no way unfit or overweight... she loves flying and eats healthily, I have no idea where this vet is getting her information from...) she simply said that flying when unfit can cause stress on her heart and kill her. :huh: I basically just politely declined the wing clip and paid $50 for the privilege of this "check up"... sigh. Anyway, I am taking her to a proper avian vet tomorrow... she is otherwise acting normal and did have some moments of regular sleep last night so I hope it's nothing, but I am not taking the ridiculous advice of some random vet nurse who suggested I clip Lola's wings to fix the problem...
Oh goodness. Well that sure isn't comforting.

Did you read my post about the F10? Do you have any?

I hope you will be able to get in quickly to see your vet. It could aslo be asper, which I hope is not the case. Please let us know how she is doing.
 

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hope she's ok! That vet nurse sounds insane.. keep us posted on how Lola's AV appointment goes!
 

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Just checking in for an update.
 

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I'm really worried, do you have an update? Thinking of you and Lola! :hug8:
 

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I'm really worried, do you have an update? Thinking of you and Lola! :hug8:
Me, too. I wonder if everything is okay.
 

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Hi Rebecca,

It seems that Lola must be doing fine...which is awesome! But some of us would love an update anyway. I have a 'tiel who has also been mouth breathing (Hawkster is our 'old man' and has seen an avian vet) so I was interested in what caused this in Lola.

Thanks!
Lainy
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I've seen her on AA, so maybe she just hasn't checked back on this thread.
 

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I'm so sorry guys!!! I typed a reply on this thread the same day I was at the vet on my iPhone but I guess it never went through. ): I'm so sorry to make you guys worry and panic. Lola is FINE... The AV checked her out and has sent away for test results but gave Lola the all clear. Mimi is also healthy. I feel so bad that I made you guys worry, I made a effort to reply straight away at the vet and everything LOL stupid iPhone!!! ): I'm so sorry. I hear back about the results in a week or two, but the AV says Lola is fine and very healthy.
 
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