Update on Danny Boy

[Temperance]

Sorry someone was unkind to you on FB. This isn't FB and here you have people who care what your going through with Danny Boy. Please continue keeping us up to date.

 

[Ruthanne]

So, did the vet identify exactly what's wrong with his legs, did she give it a name? I just wonder how she can suggest laser therapy without knowing the cause of the lameness. Are they giving him any special vitamins for his legs? I just wish that they could pinpoint what it is because it seems to me very little chance of healing him if they can't. Anyway, sorry to hear the medicine hasn't helped him much. Hope things turn around for him soon one way or another.

No she didn't identify if. She said he would need an MRI which cost thousands. I simply don't have that so that's out of the question. The med may be making more comfortable; one of the meds is an anti-inflammatory/pain med.

Thanks for the update Ruthanne. Have you seen any improvement at all since you started the meds? Still on antibiotics? I'm just questioning the need for the meds, I guess, because you haven't mentioned anything improving. Maybe I missed it.

I've been thinking about you and Danny a lot, and hoping for some good news soon. :rose:

I am continuing the meds because he hasn't had the full length of them as of yet. He is also on a pain med. I hope that may be helping.

Ruthanne, please know all the questions we're asking you is because we want Danny Boy to get well too. We're on your side. We are NOT that rude A hole on FB that felt the need to make you feel worse or guilty. That person obviously needs to feel powerful pretending to be your judge and jury.

Danny Boy is your loving little bird and if you're like me, you'd do anything to make him whole again. However, "anything" might not necessarily work and there's always the chance the stress on his little body and spirit that could make him even worse.

I would also like to know how the vet can treat something if she doesn't know what the hell she's treating. That in it self could make him worse! Is there another avian vet that might be able to give you a second opinion? Oh, Ruthanne I know how heartbreaking this is. I also know how expensive these visits, tests and procedures can be. I'm still paying off a credit card for an emergency pet visit from 2 years ago.

I'm having a little trouble too with a doctor doing a sensitive procedure for the very first time on your beloved pet! He's not a guinea pig, he's your Danny Boy! (If he was a guinea pig I wouldn't want it to be her first time either.) I also understand that constant battle taking place between your heart and your head when it comes to those we love. Please ask questions and demand answers. Then listen to your gut. Even if your gut tells you to wait on making a decision. Not to decide is to decide you're not going to make a decision at this moment.

Much Love, Good Thoughts, and Healing Hugs being sent to you, Danny Boy, Allison, and Suzy.

We're here for you. Please know you don't have to clam up with us. We are your Friends and Community.

Thank you so much Pat I appreciate all you said. I am now just dealing with today. Yesterday Danny seemed pretty good. Today is another story...not sure yet what's happening with him..he is sleeping right now.

Sorry someone was unkind to you on FB. This isn't FB and here you have people who care what your going through with Danny Boy. Please continue keeping us up to date.

Thank you. I will keep you updated and thank you so much for your concern.

Thank you all so much for your concern for me and Danny Boy and Allison...there will be another update coming...

 

[Ruthanne]

Danny Boy seems kind of down and I don't blame him but Allison has been cheering him up by grooming him and sitting by his side all day long. Tomorrow I am going to call and inquire about lazer therapy for Danny Boy. Here is a link I found that sounds promising about a bird who had an injury and underwent lazer therapy. I don't know if Danny Boy hurt himself or not. He could have fallen off of his swing, I don't know. Here is the link:
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/29393-laser-therapy-success-progress.html

 

[chic]

Be well Danny.

 

[Pattypan]

We are all pulling for you sweet little Danny Boy.