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shells picasso
Flier
Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
The vet isn't sure if he will join the practice yet, he only came over to look at the place this week, but he is in Sydney anyway so technically I could still see him. I don't know what treatments he has in mind but as long as they are not too invasive and not too expensive it's worth a try, at this point in time Picassos quality of life is more important. I have already been using echinacea periodically in his water to keep up his immune system and I'm going to ask him about the willow branches to relieve his symptoms but aside from that I don't know what he has in mind, who knows maybe Picasso will be the first birdy ever to get acupuncture  |
Friday May 12, 2006 12:18 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6672
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
Acupuncture! Hey, you never know!
I agree whole heartedly about Picassos quality of life being the major concern, & I wouldn't probably consider anything at all rishky, or invasive either.
You know all of us here wish only THE BEST for you & Picasso! I think you've both done wonderful, from what I know of the disease! |
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Friday May 12, 2006 12:26 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Ha ha ha accupuncture. I wonder if Picasso would lay still for as long as they're busy with the needles??
I agree with Cathy.. I think you've both done great! |
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Saturday May 13, 2006 7:21 pm |
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shells picasso
Flier
Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
His fecal smears came back and they are all clear. I'm a little worried about the amount of liquid in his poo, the vet said it could just be because of the molt or it could be his kidneys, I have to wait and see if it settles down over the next month. |
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Monday May 15, 2006 2:05 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6672
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
That's good news about the fecal smear. I sure hope it's not the kidneys causing his poo to be liquidy. Is kidney deterioration part of the disease?
I'm sorry, if I ask too many questions just tell me to give it a rest & I'll certainly understand. I just know so little about it .... |
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Monday May 15, 2006 3:08 pm |
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Cheeta
Moderator
Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7956
Location: Australia |
Oh Shells, I certainly hope that it's because of the molt that he's having watery poop.
And good news about the fecal smear... |
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Monday May 15, 2006 3:34 pm |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
Awww Shell  I feel so sad about the whole situation for you. I can't imagine how you must feel and how desperate you must be for a cure or good treatment  I really hope his new treatment will work out for him. He is such a good spirited birdy proving that with his little rain dance. I think he'll be just fine with a bald head as long as he knows that his mum still loves him which we all know you do  |
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Monday May 15, 2006 6:08 pm |
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shells picasso
Flier
Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
Oh I just found out they do acupuncture for birds 
http://www.abva.co.uk/conditions2.asp?cid=5
I don't think kidney problems are part of PBFD, it makes him vunerable to disease but doesn't actually cause it. |
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Tuesday May 16, 2006 12:17 am |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6672
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
Oh my goodness! Look at that dove  That's pretty interesting! |
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Tuesday May 16, 2006 12:29 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10063
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Oh I had never ever heard of this! I was surprised to read it! |
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Tuesday May 16, 2006 11:28 am |
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shirin
Moderator
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
Have any of you guys ever tried accupuncture? I tried it once and it made me have really deep and good sleep at night, normally I don't sleep through the night and wake up at least 5 times. So I definitely believe in it, and if it's so great for humans then I have no doubt that birds could benifit from it too. But they lie when they say the needles don't hurt  they do |
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Tuesday May 16, 2006 2:30 pm |
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daYna
Flutterer
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Posts: 138
Location: Saudi Arbia |
what's going on  I know i'm being annoying  But i really don't know what's happening!!! |
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Tuesday May 16, 2006 3:25 pm |
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cockatoo
Flutterer
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 193
Location: Georgia, USA |
Her cockatoo is a victim of PBFD. |
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Wednesday May 17, 2006 1:26 pm |
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shells picasso
Flier
Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
PBFD causes beak and feather abnormalities and some birds go bald, it affects their immune system too, kind of like a bird version of AIDS, only birds get it.
I suspect Picasso is drinking a lot of water, his urine doesn't have that pungent amonia odour the lorikeets had.
Thanks everyone for your support  |
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Wednesday May 17, 2006 2:52 pm |
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cockatoo
Flutterer
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 193
Location: Georgia, USA |
It breaks my heart to see such a teriffic cockatoo afflicted with that.
You are so wonderful for taking such good care of him. |
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Wednesday May 17, 2006 3:54 pm |
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