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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2015 0:51:01 GMT -5
Um.....I think Pico is getting his sight back! While we were changing the birds' food and water this evening, Pico very deliberately bumped one of his toys with his beak. Twice. I don't think he ever knew it was there before; he completely ignored it for months. When Zach went to pick him up, Pico turned around and ran/stumbled to his hand! I started crying when that happened.  He's also a little bit less wobbly than before. We're only on Day 2 of the Celebrex, so here's hoping for continued improvement! I'm so excited!!!!! |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 10, 2015 2:52:03 GMT -5
Oh wow Dani, that is fantastic news. You must be over the moon. What a surprising little guy |
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Post by easttex on Jul 10, 2015 3:34:50 GMT -5
What a wonderful turn of events! Will he stay on the Celebrex indefinitely, or is it a temporary thing? I have not heard of it being given to a bird before. It must be much more effective than metacam. Good to know it's a possibility.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2015 3:41:32 GMT -5
He'll be on the Celebrex for the rest of his life. |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2015 3:45:03 GMT -5
It costs $46 for 20mL (it's the same price for 10mL). The dose is .03mL, so the 20mL I ordered is nearly a two year supply! LOL Unfortunately, it expires after three months. I didn't know the dosage or the expiration date when I ordered it. I'll know better next time. I'm crying right now, I'm so ecstatic!!! It's almost 2am here, and I don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight. I can't believe it!  |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 10, 2015 4:25:06 GMT -5
Go to bed. You spend too many nights without sleep because you are worried about your animals. A nice cup of camomile tea might do the trick.
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Post by easttex on Jul 10, 2015 4:29:48 GMT -5
Just imagine how good it will feel to wake up and realize the good news all over again! |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2015 4:36:09 GMT -5
I've been ordered to go to bed....on here and on Facebook. Off I go! |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 10, 2015 6:06:27 GMT -5
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Post by biteybird on Jul 10, 2015 7:03:42 GMT -5
I'm very happy for you and Pico....yet another reminder that, no matter how hopeless a sitation may seem, that there are often unexpected positives just around the corner!
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Post by aaron on Jul 10, 2015 9:54:29 GMT -5
Wow, this is really fantastic news. I'm so happy to hear there is some improvement for Pico. What a little fighter. You must be so happy, Dani.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2015 12:36:42 GMT -5
The email I wrote to Pico's breeder: Dear Nita, I cannot believe I'm able to tell you this. Pico is regaining his sight!!!!! I am over the mooon, ecstatic, shocked, amazed, and HAPPY as all get out!!!!! Yesterday was Day 2 of the Celebrex, and last night when Zach and I were changing the food and waters, Pico was sitting on the floor of his cage, next to where I was standing. A few weeks ago, I had moved a toy from the top of the cage to the bottom, so it would be easier for him to reach, if he were so inclined. It's acrylic, and has three or four "keys" hanging from it, that make noise when they hit each other. I played with it for awhile, to let him know it was there, but he completely ignored it. Well, while I was standing next to his cage, he very deliberately reached out with his beak and tested one of the "keys". He seemed excited that it moved, and he did it again. I asked Zach if he saw that, and said "Oh my gosh, I think Pico can see!" so Zach opened the cage door and put his hand in a little ways. Pico's back was to the door (he was facing the back of his cage), and he immediately turned around and RAN (stumbled as fast as he could go) to Zach's hand to be picked up! This morning when I uncovered his cage, he turned around and made a beeline for his water dish (this is different, because he was still next to his acrylic toy and normally he would have been confused about where he was in his cage...he's had three "spots" that he could find easily). Before he went blind, he had two little plastic cat toys withe bells inside that he LOVED to throw around his cage. I picked one up and shook it and set it beside him, and he reached out and touched it with his beak. Nothing else, but the fact that he knew where it was was enough for me! Last night I thought long and hard about why he might have inflammation behind his eyes, and the only thing I could think of is that he injured his little head when he flew into a wall. Poor guy. He'll continue to be on the Celebrex for the rest of his life. I had to tell you this ASAP! Have a wonderful day, Dani |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 10, 2015 17:52:19 GMT -5
Did you get ANY sleep? I am really happy for you and Pico and it is certainly a very good reaction to the Celebrex which you have only just started.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2015 19:05:55 GMT -5
I slept for about 5 hours. |
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Post by cnyguy on Jul 10, 2015 21:00:23 GMT -5
Glad to hear that things are going so well! Pico is a pretty special Parrotlet. |
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He's also a little bit less wobbly than before.
