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Post by itsaduck on Dec 13, 2018 15:06:47 GMT -5
Hello, I've had my 16 year old quaker for around 3 weeks now, but during the first week I took her to the vet because she was making the movements in the video below (head banging, twisting inward with mouth open, beak clicking, swallowing) repeatedly, along with yawning/neck stretching. I thought it was a gapeworm since the cage she came to me in had meal moth larvae in it. The vet said it was unlikely, x-rayed her and found pneumonia, so she stayed with them for two weeks of antibiotic treatment. She came home this Sunday after the vet determined her breathing was clear, but she immediately started doing the movements again so I filmed this and asked this forum what they thought, as well as sending it to the vet. The vet said to bring her in for 24h observance, and they prepared an oxygen tank for her. But she didn't even need it, she didn't do any of the movements there and her breathing was still clear. She came back home and started up again so I've been ruling out possible causes specific to my home. I'm at a loss now though, she's been doing it regardless so all I can think of is that it's territorial because this morning there was an added tail fanning movement and she only seems to do it in her favourite spots. Still in talks with the vet but it seems all they can do is a blood test for an infection, which they don't want to do unless something gets worse because it would be dangerous for her. Do any of you know if this is a territorial thing quakers do, or have encountered a health problem that might cause it? |
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 17, 2018 22:49:48 GMT -5
I'm not quite sure what your QP is doing. Under the circumstances, I would discuss it again with your vet, or possibly consider getting a second opinion from a different avian certified vet if possible.
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Post by itsaduck on Dec 22, 2018 16:46:56 GMT -5
Another vet at the practice looked in her mouth and found it was because of a tumor on her tongue. She's seen a specialist and is scheduled for a follow up in the new year. He said it could be a papilloma or cancer, but since she doesn't handle sedation well it couldn't safely be biopsied that day so we'll have to see how things go for the next appointment.
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Post by biteybird on Dec 22, 2018 22:03:48 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your girl's health issues...but at least you now have an answer as to what is going on. All the best, we're hoping things work out.  |
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 22, 2018 22:49:39 GMT -5
Wishing you and your parrot well, and hope things work out for the best.
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Post by waterloggedfun on Jul 19, 2019 21:12:02 GMT -5
Hi there, how is your Quaker doing?
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Post by itsaduck on Dec 14, 2019 17:45:26 GMT -5
Hello, sorry for leaving you hanging. I stopped checking the forums once I found out what was going on. Thank you for the well wishes. It's definitely terminal cancer, but her condition hasn't deteriorated at all since the diagnosis. Once I found out I decided to stop poking and prodding and am just carrying on with her as if all is well until it's not.
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 14, 2019 21:07:07 GMT -5
Sorry to hear of that diagnosis. It's good that you'll give your QP the best life possible for as long as possible.
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 15, 2019 12:01:23 GMT -5
Awww, I'm sorry to hear about your baby's diagnosis. Like you said, just take it one day at a time. 💕
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Post by biteybird on Jan 8, 2020 5:53:35 GMT -5
Hi again, I want to wish you and your girl all the best. I think you are doing the right thing by ceasing the poking/prodding and letting her enjoy her life for as long as she can without the poking and prodding. Hope you have a long time left together. |
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