He looks so cute and happy!
Chi-Chi after surgery
Chi-Chi's surgery to amputate his tail was almost three weeks ago, and this week was the first time he got to enjoy freedom outside of his cage once again! He has healed up nicely and is having no trouble flying or getting around. Tonight I gave him a yummy treat of lettuce sprinkled with pellet food, and he got to spend time with his favorite fishy friend! 
I took a couple videos and posted them to Photobucket. Nothing too fancy or exciting but I thought you guys might like to see the little guy doing so well without a tail!
IMG_2203_zpsugb1a8z0.mp4 Video by chibudgielvr | Photobucket
IMG_2209_zpsqgbzv1rq.mp4 Video by chibudgielvr | Photobucket
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I took a couple videos and posted them to Photobucket. Nothing too fancy or exciting but I thought you guys might like to see the little guy doing so well without a tail!IMG_2203_zpsugb1a8z0.mp4 Video by chibudgielvr | Photobucket
IMG_2209_zpsqgbzv1rq.mp4 Video by chibudgielvr | Photobucket
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Griff, thanks! He is I was overjoyed to see him rebound so quickly after surgery! It's like nothing ever changed.
I was overjoyed to see him rebound so quickly after surgery! It's like nothing ever changed.
Chi Chi is one little cutie that's for sure. It is amazing what these guys can achieve with a little love and encouragement keep up the excellent work there both of you
Thanks for the advice Jo Ann! You make me hopeful. I have a heat lamp on him now. The temperature in his cage is about 75 degrees. I will look into those supplements you mentioned--I'm sure the vet will be able to help me out with those too.
Thanks Kristen, you are so right. My mind is definitely jumping to the worst possible conclusions. And I would be lying if I said that I am not freaking out a little. Chi-Chi is calm so I should try to be too! He is playing with his toys right now and chirping every now and then, so he's content, aside from the bad leg. I am going to try to take off of work and get him to the vet tomorrow if I can.
Thanks both of you for knowing just what to say to make me hopeful about this
Thanks Kristen, you are so right. My mind is definitely jumping to the worst possible conclusions. And I would be lying if I said that I am not freaking out a little. Chi-Chi is calm so I should try to be too! He is playing with his toys right now and chirping every now and then, so he's content, aside from the bad leg. I am going to try to take off of work and get him to the vet tomorrow if I can.
Thanks both of you for knowing just what to say to make me hopeful about this
Bad news... Chi-Chi has gout caused by kidney failure The vet tried to do blood work but Chi-Chi wiggled when he was trying to draw blood so he wasn't able to get a sample. Poor little guy. For now they gave him fluids and some pain meds. We have to wait another week before the vet can try to draw blood again because the area where he got poked with the needle has to heal. Based on the blood work results, we can decide what path to take next... but I am thinking about having him put down. From my understandings, the outlook for birds with gout is not good. Chi-Chi is still his happy self at times but other times he just looks really uncomfortable :/ I would rather put him to sleep than have him suffer until he dies. I was there when my other two birds died natural deaths, and it was unpleasant, to say the least. They had convulsions, and they looked scared and in pain before they finally passed away. Chi-Chi was able to defeat his cancer but I don't think kidney failure is something that can really be cured. I wanted to think that he had a few more years left in him but it seems his body is just failing him right now... He is an old man after all but I don't see him that way. He's got such a bright, fighting spirit. Today at the vet's office, we let Chi-Chi fly around and the vet said he was better at flying than some budgies who still have tails. Haha. And the other vet in the room remarked on how he was the best-behaved budgie she'd ever seen. The vets are just as in love with Chi-Chi as I am. He is such a special bird. I asked my vet about whether I should put Chi-Chi down, and it seems like he is not ready to give up on Chi-Chi yet. He wants to complete the bloodwork and then make that decision. But honestly I don't even know if Chi-Chi will last another week until then. What do you guys think I should do? I am really sad to bring this news to everyone, especially after his amazingly successful surgery. Is it just his time to go?
The vet tried to do blood work but Chi-Chi wiggled when he was trying to draw blood so he wasn't able to get a sample. Poor little guy. For now they gave him fluids and some pain meds. We have to wait another week before the vet can try to draw blood again because the area where he got poked with the needle has to heal. Based on the blood work results, we can decide what path to take next... but I am thinking about having him put down. From my understandings, the outlook for birds with gout is not good. Chi-Chi is still his happy self at times but other times he just looks really uncomfortable :/ I would rather put him to sleep than have him suffer until he dies. I was there when my other two birds died natural deaths, and it was unpleasant, to say the least. They had convulsions, and they looked scared and in pain before they finally passed away. Chi-Chi was able to defeat his cancer but I don't think kidney failure is something that can really be cured. I wanted to think that he had a few more years left in him but it seems his body is just failing him right now... He is an old man after all but I don't see him that way. He's got such a bright, fighting spirit. Today at the vet's office, we let Chi-Chi fly around and the vet said he was better at flying than some budgies who still have tails. Haha. And the other vet in the room remarked on how he was the best-behaved budgie she'd ever seen. The vets are just as in love with Chi-Chi as I am. He is such a special bird. I asked my vet about whether I should put Chi-Chi down, and it seems like he is not ready to give up on Chi-Chi yet. He wants to complete the bloodwork and then make that decision. But honestly I don't even know if Chi-Chi will last another week until then. What do you guys think I should do? I am really sad to bring this news to everyone, especially after his amazingly successful surgery. Is it just his time to go?
Aww, I am so glad he is OK!!
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