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- Callum Rivoire
As the title says, Genji has been having a bit of a rough time the past few days and I'm not sure if it's something that warrants a visit to the emergency vet, or if he can wait for his appointment with his regular vet - in which case, what can I do for him until the appointment? Video posted below.
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He isn't like this 100% of the day. 70% of the time, he seems normal, playing, flying, being social. He's been a bit more quiet and lazy (but not to lethargy) since my boyfriend (his other owner who he loves very much) has been gone for a week, so I assumed he was stressed about him being gone. He eats and drinks frequently, his poops are remarkably normal, too. I noticed he's breathing heavier when he rests like this, but he doesn't have this tail bob unless he's resting like this.
The other 30% of the time, he's stopping to sit like this. Fluffed up, shaking/shivering one wing, and bobbing his tail. He also sits on the lower perch when he rests like this. He still chirps nicely (or is otherwise quiet) and doesn't wheeze when he breathes, but he does occasionally stick his neck out and adjust his crop when he's like this. he flies just fine, so I don't know if it's an injury.
I called the vet yesterday and the only free appointment was on the 31st, but they put me on the cancellation list to come in earlier if anyone cancelled. Otherwise, they said if anything changed or got worse I was welcome to call and request an urgent care appointment for this week.
So does it seem safe to wait until his appointment? obviously keeping a close eye on him so I can bolt to an urgent appointment right away if needed. If i do wait, does anyone have any suggestions on how to make him more comfortable?
May 12, 2025
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He isn't like this 100% of the day. 70% of the time, he seems normal, playing, flying, being social. He's been a bit more quiet and lazy (but not to lethargy) since my boyfriend (his other owner who he loves very much) has been gone for a week, so I assumed he was stressed about him being gone. He eats and drinks frequently, his poops are remarkably normal, too. I noticed he's breathing heavier when he rests like this, but he doesn't have this tail bob unless he's resting like this.
The other 30% of the time, he's stopping to sit like this. Fluffed up, shaking/shivering one wing, and bobbing his tail. He also sits on the lower perch when he rests like this. He still chirps nicely (or is otherwise quiet) and doesn't wheeze when he breathes, but he does occasionally stick his neck out and adjust his crop when he's like this. he flies just fine, so I don't know if it's an injury.
I called the vet yesterday and the only free appointment was on the 31st, but they put me on the cancellation list to come in earlier if anyone cancelled. Otherwise, they said if anything changed or got worse I was welcome to call and request an urgent care appointment for this week.
So does it seem safe to wait until his appointment? obviously keeping a close eye on him so I can bolt to an urgent appointment right away if needed. If i do wait, does anyone have any suggestions on how to make him more comfortable?
