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Post by beccilouise on Sept 23, 2016 1:41:09 GMT -5
Aww, hannah, I'm sorry, that's really scary. I hope you're ok. Fingers crossed its nothing serious and he'll be ok. Please let us know how you both are if you get a chance. Xx
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Post by zim on Sept 23, 2016 2:50:51 GMT -5
Hoping the best for you and Ollie. Keep us updated as you can.
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Post by biteybird on Sept 23, 2016 3:30:38 GMT -5
Sorry to read about Ollie's health troubles...hope lab results are encouraging & be assured that the Forum community is thinking of you.
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Post by easttex on Sept 23, 2016 5:36:09 GMT -5
Poor little Ollie! And you, too. I know how hard these things are. I hope you're both okay and that his tests indicate a short term, easily treatable problem.
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Post by Hannah on Sept 23, 2016 11:12:25 GMT -5
I had issues giving him medication, his feet were glued to the perch so when I tried to towel him he wouldn't let go and then he went to t bottom and I got him out and I gave him the medication and it was done in seconds not even. But it took an hour to towel him, how do I towel him or give him medication in a shorter time frame? I want to make sure he's getting everything at the right time so he isn't in pain and an infection doesn't get bad.
He was cold so I put a heating pad ontop of his cage with a piece of cloth, is that ok? It doesn't contain any essential oils or anything and it's barley.
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Post by easttex on Sept 23, 2016 13:18:59 GMT -5
I recommend bribery. Is there something that he really, really likes as a treat? Even if it's not the healthiest thing in the world for him, I would use it. Make sure the towel is hidden, and put something irresistible in a bowl on the cage floor. It should be easier to get him from there. Place the towel gently over his head. Try to remain calm and reassuring throughout. After it's over, give him lots of treats and praise.
If you had the leisure to start training him properly, you could go a lot slower, but as you said, you really need to get it done now. If he only has meds once or twice a day, though, you could work on it a few times a day. Don't get flustered, and give him treats. If you use less healthy treats, I would save those for the actual med administration times. There might be some good suggestions from others here.
Using a heating pad on a low setting is okay, but Ollie needs to be able get away from the heat if he wants to. For this reason, I would set it up on one side instead of the top or bottom.
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Post by aaron on Sept 23, 2016 14:56:33 GMT -5
I hope Ollie gets better soon! Poor little guy. Easttex has good advice with the bribery. It can work wonders  |
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Post by Hannah on Sept 23, 2016 16:10:50 GMT -5
He likes peas but right now I don't have any and my mom won't be home till 5.
I think I'm going to call the vet though because his behaviour is really off, even yesturday he was running around his cage but today he's been sleeping, moving very slowly, and barely keeping his eyes open. He is eating but his stools are changing too.
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Post by easttex on Sept 23, 2016 16:40:42 GMT -5
I would definitely call the vet. He could be having an odd reaction to his meds, but those are not good signs and only a vet can help. I do hope he's okay!
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Post by aaron on Sept 23, 2016 23:05:33 GMT -5
Yeah, that is definitely a call-the-vet-immediately kind of situation. Get him checked out ASAP. Good luck! Sending best wishes for you and Ollie!
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Post by Hannah on Sept 23, 2016 23:38:40 GMT -5
I decided to take the cover off because I know he hates covers and he unpuffed himself then started talking. His poop evened out once I say with him. Their solid now.
I some how got him to take the Medication without toweling, I cornered him and he opened his beak and it went in, thank goodness.
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Post by easttex on Sept 24, 2016 5:32:31 GMT -5
The cover doesn't seem useful now that you have a better idea of what's happening with his feathers, anyway. And that's great that he'll take his medicine without toweling. A lot less drama for everyone. When he's feeling better and you've managed to tame him more, it's a good thing to train a bird to accept toweling. Syringe training, too, so that you know he'll take it every time. Good job Ollie and Hannah!  |
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Post by biteybird on Sept 24, 2016 6:21:24 GMT -5
If you need to towel Ollie you might try using a beanie. I had to do this with Bonnie today to stop her attacking my hand...just drop the beanie straight over the bird from a few inches above, then pick up with no danger of a nasty bite. It's best to use a fleece beanie/something with a semi-firm structure, rather than a floppy beanie.
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Post by julianna on Sept 24, 2016 15:19:22 GMT -5
I don't know what a beanie is.... but just glad to hear that Ollie is improving. I believe covering the top of his cage indicates to him bed time... so perhaps that is why he was moving around slowly??? Just a thought. Also... I have noticed with my Oscar... that his poop changes depending on what he eats. So be sure to pay attention to that as well. For instance if he eats a carrot.. I can expect discolored poop for about an hour or so.... after eating peas... it will be greenish. Sometimes it is more solid... sometimes more liquid. You get used to seeing the different types for your quaker and then perhaps it will not be so nerve racking when it changes at times.
You are right with checking with the vet especially after receiving new meds. That could alter things a lot and many times not to the good either. I hope he keeps on improving... keep us updated. Some of us learn from your experiences as well.
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Post by biteybird on Sept 24, 2016 21:05:24 GMT -5
It's good that you didn't need to use the towel last time - maybe Ollie instinctively knows you're trying to help him. Julianna, a beanie is what we call a knitted or polar fleece hat (cold weather type of hat). I find it really useful to transfer Bonnie from her sleep cage to her day cage and vice versa.
Re the poop colour - we also find that Bonnie's poop changes colour briefly depending on what she's eaten immediately prior.
I hope Ollie continues to improve. Our fingers (& bird toes!) are crossed for him.
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