Zoey (Cockatiel) is at the 24/7 emergency vet for treatment,testing & observation. We took her this morning. She had remnants of regurgitation on her face, head shaking, puffy sleepy appearance and no interest in eating. I also didn't see any fecal matter in her overnight poops. She hadn't seemed quite right last night either but it just didn't click in my head. Then Robbie said she hadn't been very responsive to him earlier that day ( she loves him!)
Her initial exam went well. Her lungs and heart sounded good. Her poops had started showing more normal and there were no parasites or bacterial concerns. She has red enflamed nares and there are two symmetrical bumps below the nostrils. There is concern that there is a chronic upper respiratory infection, possibly chlamydia, or the vet also thinks Vitamin A issues.
They're keeping her 24 hours at least. I'm very confident in the vets. They were very knowledgable and had extensive experience and resources. The avian vet there has already sent photos and other information to A& M for consult. (the spouse is one of the vets at A&M) They were very thorough in their explanation and discussion and took in any information from me they could get.
They were impressed with my knowledge and observations as well. We were there for at least 2 hours through initial testing and history/diagnosis discussion.
She will end up being taken to our regular avian vet Monday for blood testing most likely.
My thought is that she has an infection that stemmed from a beak puncture she had about a month ago. They're working with all the symptoms though and we should know more tomorrow. I just called there to check and they said she has had her antibiotics and subcutaneous fluids and is stable.
The good news is it all seems to be up in her head. Her weight is 103grams. High but they didn't consider her obese and the weight could be on her side.
The diagnosis is in the works. Prayers would be appreciated.
I've probably left out a few things but I'm pretty well worn out. Once we got home I had I tend to the others and do a general cleaning in the bird room. Though I was told not to do anything different than I normally would until we get the diagnosis figured.
I just wanted to share the situation. I'll add updates and more details as they come.
Her initial exam went well. Her lungs and heart sounded good. Her poops had started showing more normal and there were no parasites or bacterial concerns. She has red enflamed nares and there are two symmetrical bumps below the nostrils. There is concern that there is a chronic upper respiratory infection, possibly chlamydia, or the vet also thinks Vitamin A issues.
They're keeping her 24 hours at least. I'm very confident in the vets. They were very knowledgable and had extensive experience and resources. The avian vet there has already sent photos and other information to A& M for consult. (the spouse is one of the vets at A&M) They were very thorough in their explanation and discussion and took in any information from me they could get.
They were impressed with my knowledge and observations as well. We were there for at least 2 hours through initial testing and history/diagnosis discussion.
She will end up being taken to our regular avian vet Monday for blood testing most likely.
My thought is that she has an infection that stemmed from a beak puncture she had about a month ago. They're working with all the symptoms though and we should know more tomorrow. I just called there to check and they said she has had her antibiotics and subcutaneous fluids and is stable.
The good news is it all seems to be up in her head. Her weight is 103grams. High but they didn't consider her obese and the weight could be on her side.
The diagnosis is in the works. Prayers would be appreciated.
I've probably left out a few things but I'm pretty well worn out. Once we got home I had I tend to the others and do a general cleaning in the bird room. Though I was told not to do anything different than I normally would until we get the diagnosis figured.
I just wanted to share the situation. I'll add updates and more details as they come.
for you and Zoey. Hope everything turns out well and she is back at home with you soon.
I really appreciate it. In general she is doing well. Eating whatever I offer and preening. Poops are good. But her equilibrium is still out of whack. Her head is still cocked to one side when she's stationary. Though she is still able to turn it all around when she needs too. Its a very weird thing. I spent about 30 mins with her sitting on my chest while I gave her scritches earlier. She really enjoyed them. She's good about taking her meds too which is helpful. 
