Footballjoe Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Charles, our Red Headed Amazon Parrot was diagnosed with a tumor of the kidney yesterday. We had noticed over the last week that she (yes, we found out years later that he was a she) was not using one of her legs and claws. Thinking she had injured herself we took her to the vet. The xrays revealed the tumor and it is pressing on the nerve to her left leg. We were given some meds for her but were basically told its not good news. Although she does not appear to be in any pain we were told to try the medicine for 10 days to see if it helps her regain use of the limb. The other med was for the tumor to see if it will help with stopping the growth. If all goes well she could live another 10 years or so, if not she may be gone in a year. I will be working on making her cage more user friendly and will raise the floor height to prevent injury in case she should fall. Now that we look back on her behavior over the last month or two we realize a few things. For instance we noticed she fell off the perch in the den a few times and that she was slow at times getting into her cage at night. We just figured she just didn't want to go to bed. We have had Charles since 1976. Wow, she is older than some of you guys. She can be a real pain in the arz sometimes, especially when she starts screaming at the top of her lungs when one of us goes to the kitchen and she wants food. Well, hopefully the meds will work and all will be fine. I guess time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hope it works out. How old is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Good luck with the meds. Hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) Good Luck with Charles/Charlene. Edited June 11, 2010 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hope it works out. How old is she? Since 1976, an older bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Prayers to you. Lets hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Best wishes sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 good vibes sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hoping for the best for your birdie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Crazy how long those birds can live. I had a Macaw when I was younger. They are high maintenance but really become part of the family. Good luck Charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Since 1976, an older bird. I was thinking maybe they got her in 1976 and she was 4 or so... maybe I'm birthday buddies with her! Hope she's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hoping for the best for your birdie. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 The bird is the word. Good luck Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Charles died this morning at about 6:45 AM. Although we knew she wasn't getting any better she seemed as though she was doing ok. Over the last 2 months she rarely left the inside of her cage but seemed in good spirits. I made her cage hadicapped accessible so she was able to move around well with the use of only one leg. She would often sit at the bottom of the cage so she could rest her good leg. This morning when I got up I noticed she was at the bottom corner of the cage. That was unusual since she normally stayed in the middle. I picked her up and noticed she was breathing heavily. I put a towel under her and sat in the chair and rubbed her head. Molly our dog came at sat with us. A short time later Charles died. I am glad I was able to be with her when it happened. Now I must call my wife and daughter. Mrs. FBJ is in Flordia visiting a friend and my daughter is in Pittsburgh. Melissa is coming home this Sunday for my sons wedding. I think she will take it very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TimC Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sorry to hear that. I know it's tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sucks Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whomper Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) I put a towel under her and sat in the chair and rubbed her head. Molly our dog came at sat with us. As hard as that was for you I think it is beautiful that you were able to do that for her and that your dog seemed to recognize the moment as well. A heartfelt send off for an old friend. Sorry for your loss Joe Edited August 30, 2010 by whomper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Very sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sorry FBJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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