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Discussion starter · #102 · (Edited)
I am incredibly upset with myself and feel like a complete idiot. I had problem with this woman in the past because she never cleaned his cage and had NO window stencils protecting him from flying into windows. However, after I told her she MUST clean cage and install windows stencils she did and everything was fine previous almost dozen times she watched him.

... but then suddenly this happens and she stopped keeping his cage clean this time. Not only was his cage FILTHY but now she did what she did and my bird is fighting for his life. NEVER in a millions yrs did I think something like this could ever happen.
 
#104 ·
That woman sounds Like a complete lunatic. It sounds like your starting to blame yourself with the fall, with keeping him there, etc. Please don't do that. It is in not in any way your falt. You know you are the best mom you could be to Lil' Rascal. He knows that and he knows you love him. Keep that in your heart. I hope that his blood work is okay, and he starts acting a little better soon. At least the vet tech is nice, and other people call all the time too. It's only natural you want frequent updates.
 
Discussion starter · #105 ·
I miss Rascal so much. House is beyond empty without him. I can't stand this. It's so bad I really really miss my bird and I've been crying nonstop. I was ALWAYS with him at home. Always on my shoulder or right next to me he followed me everywhere I go in the house literally every single time I leave the room he flew after me.

Beyond eager to know the blood results desperately hope they won't be too bad =(

And like all day yesterday, I'm just sitting in my chair wondering how this happened worried sick. He is still a "baby" way too young for this to happen and have his life shortened by this horrid woman. He has to make it.
 
#106 · (Edited)
The incubator is keeping him warm, too, which is really needed. I think the vet is doing what's needed for Rascal so don't be too upset with her. Her 'bedside manner' may be lacking but if she's doing what needs to be done for the bird then just forget about personality issues and the like (the same problems arise with people doctors and I have to deal with that all the time since my parents are elderly. I always have to balance my justified reactions to poor medical care against possible consequences to the patient. There are doctors who will fire you and the patient just because they don't like your attitude - unethical as they are to do that. In Rascal's case I think they are giving him good care though so just put up with the *blah* personality.)

Hope you get some good news. He's young and a tough little guy so those are big strong points.

Lot's of people here are praying for you and Rascal. :)
 
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Discussion starter · #109 · (Edited)
The vet just called me. She says the bloodwork will actually be in tomorrow. If the bloodwork is bad, the bird's chances of survival are slim. The vet said it simply took too many days to get him to the vet because that STUPID woman would not notify me he was injured!!! I am fuming!!!. cannot believe this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the DELAY of getting him to the vet is what is putting his life at risk, not the injuries... but the DELAY!!!!!!

Now my anxiety is at its worst... tomorrow is the verdict. That bloodwork, OMG better be not so bad. Biggest risk now is how badly his kidneys have been damaged. His condition can cause renal failure and we are know what that means.

and he's still not eating!! =(

The vet said NOBODY should EVER leave their birds with anyone but a vet when they leave town. She said she see's stuff like this happen all the time. Not exactrly like mine of course but serrious injuiries.

I feel so bad for my tiel.
 
#112 ·
Hoping the best from the blood results tomorrow!
I couldn't sleep when she was injured or do anything really I was so worried. I just kept my phone next to me so I wouldn't miss a call from the vets. Things got worse before they got better, but they did get better. Eventually my little buddy was flying after me and sitting on my shoulder again. I hope Rascal will make a full recovery so he can play with you again! :)
 
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I feel really sick that I have to leave town for 6 days soon (Nov 3-7) business trip which I don't think I can cancel. I feel HORRIBLE to leave Rascal for 6 days right now, worst timing ever. I have to leave in 6 days... and will be gone for 6 days.

If bloodwork results are bad, I need to try to cancel the trip somehow.

Kiwi, me too... I cannot do anything but sit and worry! =(
 
#114 ·
If you had the stomach flu and throwing up and all, would you still have to go? What if there was a death in the family? I don't know your work situation, but these are some of the things I ask myself when there are things I can't do for good reasons, even though they might be reasons others don't understand.
 
#115 ·
I'm sorry you're so stressed and in such a terrible position :( We're all hoping for the best results on his blood work. Do you have someone who can go visit Rascal at the vet's while you're away? I would be sending my best friend to FaceTime or send me videos everyday, but calling the vet often (or maybe just that nice tech) might be enough to help you through it.
I've been extra attached to my tiel since I saw his thread. I can't imagine going through this. Sending all my best wishes to you and Rascal.
 
Discussion starter · #116 · (Edited)
If he's not getting better during the next 5 days I must somehow get out of this business trip. If he's getting better that's one thing (I feel safer he stays at the vet longer period and cared for there just to be on the safe side), but I would feel horrible leaving if he was getting worse.

I don't have anyone to watch Rascal while I'm away. I really don't know what to do even if I'm here to help him. I saw him twice yesterday but he's inside an incubator and didn't see me. I'm going back tomorrow morning to check on him and see if he's doing better myself.

The fact that he's not eating on his own is a HUGE worry.
 
#117 ·
Yes, I agree. If he isn't improving right away, this is not a good time to be away. If you're so stressed you can't even function at home, there's no way you can do work like this. Until your anxiety alleviates, I think you just need to rest
 
#118 ·
Look, I'm the type to send my kid to school unless he's got a fever, bleeding or barfing. Same for me. But even I would take time off work if I was the only one who could do what needed to be done for a pet in crisis. It really is OK and it's also OK to not be honest about it and say your grandma was in the hospital or something because not everyone agrees with this sentiment and it would be ridiculously frustrating to deal with haters at work while you're dealing with this.

I hope he starts feeling better soon. I'm glad to see some millet and greens in his incubator, hopefully he feels well enough to munch on them soon. Could he not be eating due to just being stressed out, like when you get a new bird and they don't eat for the first few days?
 
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