Sign In
Register
Help
HUGS to you and many scritches to Zippo.
Zippo's Medicine Woes
#16
Boomers girl 
- Sulfur Crested Cockatoo
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 957
- Joined: 28-September 06
- Location:Colfax, California
- Interests:I love anything outdoors, hiking, camping, boating, dirt bike riding and gardening. I also love animals, especially birds.
- Name:Deanna
Posted 21 July 2009 - 03:16 PM
I am sorry about Zippo having kidney troubles HUGS to you and many scritches to Zippo.
HUGS to you and many scritches to Zippo.
MultiQuote
#17
GreenMeanie
- Administrator
-
- Group: Administrators
- Posts: 3,883
- Joined: 31-August 06
- Gender:Female
- Location:Denver, CO
- Interests:Survival, Birds, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Belgian Shepherd Dogs
- Name:Alena
Posted 21 July 2009 - 06:41 PM
Very sorry to hear it. HOWEVER, you can do fluids yourself. You need to get a very small needles and normasol, its not hard at all, I have done it a bunch of times. Its not prolonging- its making it more comfortable to live.
#18
Mysticalwings
- Pair 'o Ekkies
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 1,148
- Joined: 04-October 06
- Location:Fremont, CA
- Interests:Birds (Parrots), Animals (dogs..etc.), making bird toys, anything bird related. ^_^; Reading, sleeping. xD.
- Name:Melody
Posted 21 July 2009 - 08:43 PM
the thing with doing it myself is I won't be able to do it for long. I have to return to school at the end of summer. And there's no way my mom can handle that.. she's never touched him let alone put a needle in him.
]
#19
GreenMeanie
- Administrator
-
- Group: Administrators
- Posts: 3,883
- Joined: 31-August 06
- Gender:Female
- Location:Denver, CO
- Interests:Survival, Birds, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Belgian Shepherd Dogs
- Name:Alena
Posted 22 July 2009 - 08:13 AM
Melodie, the only reason I suggested is that things are not absolute in avian medicine. If I would listen to my first vet, Bill should have been dead 5 years ago. Its worth a try - the end of summer is still a months away, give it a try. I have been on your end, and I was lucky. What if you are lucky too?
Dehydrated struggling bird CAN come back in kidney failure. Look at Bill - he is not the healthiest but he is doing fine. Its not a radical treatment. Its supportive fluids.
Dehydrated struggling bird CAN come back in kidney failure. Look at Bill - he is not the healthiest but he is doing fine. Its not a radical treatment. Its supportive fluids.
#20
Mysticalwings
- Pair 'o Ekkies
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 1,148
- Joined: 04-October 06
- Location:Fremont, CA
- Interests:Birds (Parrots), Animals (dogs..etc.), making bird toys, anything bird related. ^_^; Reading, sleeping. xD.
- Name:Melody
Posted 22 July 2009 - 10:39 AM
Zippo passed in the night... he was looking terrible all day yesterday. Now I guess he can live without the pains of kidney disease and can fly and eat wherever he pleases... RIP
#21
GreenMeanie
- Administrator
-
- Group: Administrators
- Posts: 3,883
- Joined: 31-August 06
- Gender:Female
- Location:Denver, CO
- Interests:Survival, Birds, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Belgian Shepherd Dogs
- Name:Alena
Posted 22 July 2009 - 03:32 PM
My heart goes to you and your family. Melodie, Zippo was (and is) a very special bird to a lot of us and we grief with you. I am with you - I am glad he is not suffering any longer and I am glad his illness was short. His angel was watching over him.
This morning I was playing with dogs in the backyard, and a bunch of little birds when by playing in the air. I thought to myself that they reminded me of my Cri-Cri (green budgie) playing. It could have been Zippo flying free. I watched them till I could no longer see or hear their cheerful calls.
Hugs to you and your family!
This morning I was playing with dogs in the backyard, and a bunch of little birds when by playing in the air. I thought to myself that they reminded me of my Cri-Cri (green budgie) playing. It could have been Zippo flying free. I watched them till I could no longer see or hear their cheerful calls.
Hugs to you and your family!
#22
Mysticalwings
- Pair 'o Ekkies
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 1,148
- Joined: 04-October 06
- Location:Fremont, CA
- Interests:Birds (Parrots), Animals (dogs..etc.), making bird toys, anything bird related. ^_^; Reading, sleeping. xD.
- Name:Melody
Posted 22 July 2009 - 06:11 PM
thanks guys.. =')
#23
Boomers girl
- Sulfur Crested Cockatoo
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 957
- Joined: 28-September 06
- Location:Colfax, California
- Interests:I love anything outdoors, hiking, camping, boating, dirt bike riding and gardening. I also love animals, especially birds.
- Name:Deanna
Posted 22 July 2009 - 08:21 PM
Melodie I am so sorry for your loss Zippo was loved by lots of us like Alena said and my heart hurts for you because it is just too hard to lose them, HUGS to you.
Zippo was loved by lots of us like Alena said and my heart hurts for you because it is just too hard to lose them, HUGS to you.
#24
nillabean
- Caique
-
- Group: Global Moderators
- Posts: 289
- Joined: 30-October 06
- Gender:Male
- Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Name:Nillabean
Posted 23 July 2009 - 01:36 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Melodie. Zippo was a special baby and I know you loved him. I know that you wanted the best for him. As much as you are hurting, please know that Zippo is no longer hurting and is flying free.
Zippo has a lot of friends waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge. And you have a lot of people who understand your loss and how you are feeling.
*big hugs*
Zippo has a lot of friends waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge. And you have a lot of people who understand your loss and how you are feeling.
*big hugs*
Taking each day, one squawk at a time!
#25
janejacinto
- Pair 'o Ekkies
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 2,534
- Joined: 04-September 06
- Location:Lorain County, Ohio
- Name:Jane Jacinto
Posted 26 July 2009 - 05:32 AM
So sorry to hear about Zippo. He is now pain free.
Jane
Jane
#26
Squawk and Howl
- Member
-
- Group: ATF Supporter
- Posts: 4,796
- Joined: 01-September 06
- Location:Oakland, CA
- Interests:parrots, birds, animals, reading, live performance, feri, art, politics, food, wine, travel.
- Name:dani
Posted 14 August 2009 - 12:43 PM
oh Melody. i am so sorry to hear about Zippo. he was such a sweet bird and I know that you will miss him.
L to R: Tallulah, Tengu, Rah Rah, and Goo and Loo again!
