Stay strong Juliet I hope you can get the results quickly. Do keep on this vet s neck ung dhe explains to you everything about Rascal s condition You have the right to knowIf you an find another vet for a second opinion do it but dont forget to ask this vet about the risk of transferring Rascal out of the Clinic hes at now.Sending my prayers to both Rascal and you X x

 

I'm so glad he's eating a bit. I hope he continues to improve and that you get good news tomorrow!

 

I'm just now reading this thread, my prayers are with little Rascal to make a full recovery.

 

I'm going to go back to the vet this morning and insist I get a copy of the portion of bloodwork that came in so far. She could have at least told me whether the portion that did come in was way off indicating possibly serious issues or could just be expected "normal" bad results due to his condition. Vet still hasn't given me copy report of all his injuries and treatments. I really need that info today as I must mail it to animal protection and control if they don't receive it by tomorrow at the latest they will shut my case they said.

And of course while I'm at vet I will see with my own eyes if Rascal doing better. He was very grouchy yesterday when I saw him at the end of the day when I put my finger towards glass he opened his mouth trying to bite through glass lol. I suppose that is a good sign because 48 hrs ago he was non responsive to everything not opening eyes and puffed up most of the day. So I take him showing a bad mood a good sign

 

I'm going to go back to the vet this morning and demand I get a copy of the portion of bloodwork that came in so far. She could have at least told me whether the portion that did come in was way off indicating possibly serious issues or could just be expected "normal" bad results due to his condition. Vet still hasn't given me copy report of all his injuries and treatments. I really need that info today as I must mail it to animal protection and control if they don't receive it by tomorrow at the latest they will shut my case they said.

And of course while I'm at vet I will see with my own eyes if Rascal doing better. He was very grouchy yesterday when I saw him at the end of the day when I put my finger towards glass he opened his mouth trying to bite through glass lol. I suppose that is a good sign because 48 hrs ago he was non responsive to everything not opening eyes and puffed up most of the day. So I take him showing a bad mood a good sign

Insist they give you the paperwork you need. This woman can't be allowed to get by with this simply because someone doesn't have the two minutes it will take to give it to you.

Mom has always said you can tell when kids start feeling better when they get grouchy.They are feeling good enough to know they are sick and stuck in bed. I would definitely take a bit of a bad mood as a good sign.

Joey and I are still sending hugs, prayers and scritches.

 

Looks like you have a tough little guy there, I'm so glad he's doing better and I hope the vet can get all the reports copied in time that you need

 

I'm so happy Lil Rascal is hanging there. I know you don't like the vet but to be fair to her, he seems to be doing well under her care. Maybe she just loves animals and hates people... I'm sure she's doing her best to get your lil bird back to full health.

 

I went to the bank today and got the case documents notarized and then I went to he vet. They refused to give me a copy or allow me to see the potion of bloodwork which has come in so far. Tech said the bird vet will not allow me to see it until ALL the bloodwork results are in. Bird vet wasn't there today... she doesn't work at that clinic full time, she just visits clinic few times a week. Her main practice is at clinic farther away from where I live.

I also wasn't able to see Rascal today. They wouldn't let me because they were busy dealing with something. The tech told me he's doing even better today than yesterday and that his crest is sticking up. They are still tube feeding him though. I will just have to take the tech's word that he's doing even better today than yesterday!

What a tough bird! Imagine sitting around for 5 days with such severe injuries. You guys saw the pics of his injuries. Even the vet said his injuries were severe. Tough bird he is

You guys think if the infection was life threatening he would still be IMPROVING like he is? I hope that is a really good sign that he might be completely "out of the woods" and very slim chance there will be serious issue?

 

I'd say it looks very hopeful. I rescued a budgie once for someone on another forum, and he had a severe infection. He had to be hospitalized for a week and tube-fed but he made it. If Rascal wasn't showing signs of improvement I'd be much more worried. Hope you can see him soon!

 

This is my opinion only, as I have no vet knowledge, I think if the infection were not improving or was getting worse, he would not be improving, just my opinion.

 

He's not out of the woods yet, but he is at the point where antibiotics would be at a constant enough level in his bloodstream to be effective. Hope you can get that bloodwork info soon, wouldn't hurt to scan it and post it on the forum as well. Stay strong!

 

I'll make sure to scan bloodwork and I'll post it here when I get it hopefully later today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

 

Juliet ,I am a doctor not a vet but it seems hes starting to prove , thank Goodness. Where theres life theres hope,thats what we say here in Brazil . Sending lots of love for Rascal and you . Stay strong ! We are all together ! X x Teresa

 

My heart lept with joy reading that he is improving. Slow but steady is still heart warming. He's definitely a fighter.

 

I stumbled upon an old thread here on how many people with tiel's weigh them daily. That is actually a good idea since birds hide illness so well and one of the first signs can go unnoticed but keeping track of their weight can help. Even though my tiel only lost 4 grams (went from 81 to 77)... so who knows if that would really help a lot. I don't know.

I have a tiny scale which works perfect. I already used it to weigh him before. I will make weighing him a habit when he recovers. I'm still having mental breakdown though... I need those blood results! =(

 

Juliet, I think his condition is sounding very hopeful. You've got such a tough baby bird! Still sending positive vibes, but it really sounds like he's gonna make it.

 

absolutely devastated!!! why is this happening!!!!! why!!!!!!!

I am phycially shaking beyond horried in complete shock I cnanot ebelieb this is happening.

bird vet just called me he is having kidney failure his blodwrok weas as worse as it gets!! I cnnaont take thios anymore that idiot stupidn woman killed my bird!!!!!! vet says he in bad shape horribe numbers she told me I need to go the clinic... she's not there this afternoon just left and visit him and make payment for something.

I dont know if he's going to make it. the dog/cat vet who told me rabhodomylsis is not the serious issue but rather the infection was WRONG!!!! it is the rabhodomylsis that is the serious problem not infection!!!

his kidneys are failing!!!!!! I am going to vet now I am hysterical.


if he doesn tmakem it my life is over I will NOT handle it if he does not make it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that STUPID woman WHY didnt she tell me my pet was injured when he was supposed to be caring for him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Oh no! I'm so sorry. Try to stay strong. Is there anywhere you can go for a second opinion or do you think this vet is handling things correctly? I know nothing about rabhodomylsis. The only thing I think of is to maybe try to get a hold or srtiels and see if she's ever dealt with it. There's contact info for her on her website if you can't reach her through PM here. http://www.justcockatiels.net/index.html. Hang in there Rascal!

 

I feel like I am going to pass out. Here are images of his bloodwork results. If anyone here could PLEASE let me know if they possibly know a vet they can show these blood results to and ask if they know of any cockatiel who was able to overcome kidney failre from rabhodomylsis failure and live I would be SUPER grateful.

I am sick to my stomacyh. Rascal did nt look good today puffe dup and sleeping dont knwo why he would say he was oimpoving when he clearly wasnt he CANNOT die HAS to make it. I desparetyl need second opinion on his bloodwork and prognosis.

his kidney results are EXTREMELY high VERY high. not good!!!! =(

the uric acid levels (kidney) are extremely alraming high. I dont see how a bird can recover from kidney failure!!????? s***t!! cnanot be happening

 

Omg. I'm so sorry what your going through. This lady has A LOT to say for herself.

 

I just saw this thread this morning and I'm devastated. You and Rascal were all I could think about today. With him eating more and walking there seems to be some hope. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and sending warm hugs to you guys.

 

I have appintment with another bird vet who is local to me tomrorow morning at am. I am going to show this other vet Rascal's bloodwork results to get a second opinioon.

Thsi is the worst day of my life and I feel HORRIBLE for Rascal. He LOVED his life and does NOT want to die. Horiible horrible horrible that STUPID woman who did this.

I am completely numb.

The vet bill so far was $1,217 and I do not even care how much it costs I just need Rascal to live!!!! =( devatasted. this stupid vet told me my bir's kidneys are failing and the very next senmtance was "please go to the clinic and pay the bil".

 

I don't know how far this is from you but I got this name from a woman on another bird forum.


The renowned avian vet; Dr. Susan Clubb is in Loxahatchee, FL.
Rainforest Clinic for Birds and Exotics provides full service veterinary care and treatment for a wide variety of animals. We care for the species other vets don’t see.

 

thanks so kuch that's pretty near me I will try to call her now thanks somuch.

 

from whatI've been reading it says renal failure happens FAST? so I cna only assume if he's still ok 2 days from now he'll hopefully be ok? my current vet is a NIGHTMARE. I cnanot waitnto speak to that other bird vet at another clinic tomrorow morning so I cna hopefully get answers.

they said this other woman is veryfamiliar with rabhodomylsis, so hopefully once I show her Rascal's bloodwork I will be able to hear what ehr expeince is with prognosis and if she's had good success in recovering from such serious state.

 

I am more inclined to be cautious, and without knowing specific circumstances etc it could well mean nothing, but for what it's worth, in the video of the dying cockatiel someone linked the other day, it said she battled renal failure several times and in the end she made it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfr3MBwxnz8

I really hope this ends well for both of you. I'm sending hugs your way.

 

Thanks so much for that video I will watch it in one minute after I send this other avian vet an email to prepare for tomrrows conversation.

I just setup a second appiointment with yet another avian vet ... the one "sunnysmon" just gave me... thanks for that. I setup a phone conversation with that avian vet (Susan Clubb) for tororow 1pm.

I will report back what I learn from these other 2 avian vets tomrorw. My bird CANNOT die. That is not an option.

 

I hope the new vets can help. Sending prayers to Rascal for a full recovery.