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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:02 am
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I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last two
years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings, innoculations
etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really light.
I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear. But
he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he did
he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was sick
with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done but
they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that, only
dogs.
Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
(Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
heavy
Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
Much weaker Grip.
I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
precious to me.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:05 pm
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Eugene,
If you really care for your parrot then seek out avian vets in large
cities near you. And do it quickly before it is too late.
You have already said that your parrot is weak, and sick. Is it even
eating or drinking to get nutrition (you did say it's poop was good).
Normally when these parrots are sick they do present 'fluffed' feathers
and heavy, droopy eyelids. You don't want you parrot to get any sicker
or even any weaker. Take additional action NOW.
You are presently administering to it a broad-spectrum antibiotic that
is not specific for any one disease or sickness. No one can properly
diagnose your parrot without a thorough examination - and that should
include blood-work and various tests for diseases specific your species
of parrot. Don't rely on the internet unless it is a referral to an
avian vet.
Don't waste time seeking out the advice of novices. Get the proper
professional involved. If the doctor who gave you the antibiotic needs
to call around to his medical society or medical school for you - -
then have him do that in order to get you the referral you need to an
avian specialist. Even health ministers may be a resourcefor your
need.
I will not even get into more of a conversation with you on this
because you should spend your time now in getting the right specialist
to diagnose and treat your parrot - and please do it soon.
GOOD luck to you both, and please let us know when your parrot gets
well.
Eugene wrote:
> I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
> congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
> with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last two
> years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
> after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
> Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
> works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings, innoculations
> etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
> luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
> grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really light.
> I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
> had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear. But
> he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he did
> he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was sick
> with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done but
> they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that, only
> dogs.
> Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
> (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
> For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
> Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
> heavy
> Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
> Much weaker Grip.
> I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
> has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
> similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
> precious to me.
> Thank You Very Much |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:01 pm
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Eugene wrote:
> I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
> congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
> with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last two
> years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
> after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
> Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
> works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings, innoculations
> etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
> luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
> grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really light.
> I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
> had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear. But
> he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he did
> he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was sick
> with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done but
> they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that, only
> dogs.
> Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
> (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
> For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
> Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
> heavy
> Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
> Much weaker Grip.
> I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
> has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
> similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
> precious to me.
> Thank You Very Much
>
If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur and speak
to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll help as
they have African Greys:
"Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpur about 16
km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at the High
Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location in
1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on June 23.
The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about 13
ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter.
The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in 191
species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species, and
about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitors besides
many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions, 9 hippopotamus,
about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and interesting
animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African grey parrot,
water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear, tapir,
mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment to
the visitors."
Don't wait, do it ASAP.
Good luck, keep us informed.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:03 am
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Eugene wrote
> I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience wit
> congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years workin
> with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the las
tw
> years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild bu
> after much research on the internet totally tamed him
> Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who als
> works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings
innoculation
> etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but n
> luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my africa
> grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was reall
light
> I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said h
> had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear
Bu
> he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when h
di
> he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey wa
sic
> with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be don
bu
> they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that
onl
> dogs
> Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramyci
> (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning
> For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms
> Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelid
> heav
> Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playin
> Much weaker Grip
> I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyon
> has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or wit
> similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is soo
> precious to me
> Thank You Very Muc
>
>
If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur an
speak
to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll hel
as
they have African Greys
"Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpu
about 16
km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at th
High
Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location in
1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on Jun
23.
The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about 13
ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter
The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in 191
species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species
and
about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitor
besides
many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions,
hippopotamus,
about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and interestin
animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African gre
parrot,
water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear, tapir
mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment to
the visitors.
Don't wait, do it ASAP
Good luck, keep us informed
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:03 am
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Eugene wrote
> I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience wit
> congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years workin
> with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the las
tw
> years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild bu
> after much research on the internet totally tamed him
> Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who als
> works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings
innoculation
> etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but n
> luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my africa
> grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was reall
light
> I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said h
> had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear
Bu
> he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when h
di
> he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey wa
sic
> with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be don
bu
> they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that
onl
> dogs
> Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramyci
> (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning
> For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms
> Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelid
> heav
> Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playin
> Much weaker Grip
> I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyon
> has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or wit
> similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is soo
> precious to me
> Thank You Very Muc
>
>
If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur an
speak
to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll hel
as
they have African Greys
"Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpu
about 16
km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at th
High
Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location in
1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on Jun
23.
The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about 13
ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter
The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in 191
species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species
and
about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitor
besides
many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions,
hippopotamus,
about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and interestin
animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African gre
parrot,
water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear, tapir
mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment to
the visitors.
Don't wait, do it ASAP
Good luck, keep us informed
--
~PMD
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Eugene wrote
> I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience wit
> congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years workin
> with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the las
tw
> years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild bu
> after much research on the internet totally tamed him
> Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who als
> works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings
innoculation
> etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but n
> luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my africa
> grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was reall
light
> I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said h
> had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear
Bu
> he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when h
di
> he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey wa
sic
> with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be don
bu
> they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that
onl
> dogs
> Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramyci
> (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning
> For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms
> Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelid
> heav
> Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playin
> Much weaker Grip
> I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyon
> has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or wit
> similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is soo
> precious to me
> Thank You Very Muc
>
>
If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur an
speak
to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll hel
as
they have African Greys
"Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpu
about 16
km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at th
High
Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location in
1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on Jun
23.
The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about 13
ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter
The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in 191
species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species
and
about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitor
besides
many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions,
hippopotamus,
about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and interestin
animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African gre
parrot,
water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear, tapir
mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment to
the visitors.
Don't wait, do it ASAP
Good luck, keep us informed
--
~PMD
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:15 pm
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Hi
I called Dhaka Zoo and they said they werent qualified to give me
advice and I asked to speak to their vet. They refused. Could you
please give me an email of their VET or his contact information so I
can call or email him?
Thanks
Anonymous wrote:
> Eugene wrote:
>
> > I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
> > congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
> > with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last
> two
> > years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
> > after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
> > Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
> > works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings,
> innoculations
> > etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
> > luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
> > grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really
> light.
> > I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
> > had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear.
> But
> > he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he
> did
> > he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was
> sick
> > with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done
> but
> > they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that,
> only
> > dogs.
> > Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
> > (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
> > For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
> > Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
> > heavy
> > Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
> > Much weaker Grip.
> > I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
> > has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
> > similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
> > precious to me.
> > Thank You Very Much
> >
> >
> If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur and
> speak
> to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll help
> as
> they have African Greys:
>
> "Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpur
> about 16
> km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
> Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at the
> High
> Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location in
> 1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on June
> 23.
> The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about 13
> ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter.
>
> The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in 191
> species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
> species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species,
> and
> about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitors
> besides
> many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions, 9
> hippopotamus,
> about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and interesting
>
> animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African grey
> parrot,
> water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear, tapir,
>
> mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment to
> the visitors."
>
> Don't wait, do it ASAP.
>
> Good luck, keep us informed.
>
> --
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:28 pm
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Hi
Yeah my Grey is drinking and eating normally. He's on his 3rd day of
medication. He's still weak but less drowsy then he was. He now climbs
all over his cage. Beleive it or not, I have been to 2 other vets
around the area. I am located in Dhaka. The one who administered the
anti biotic was the best one. The other two were ridiculous, one just
admitted he didn't work with parrots, the 2nd one recommended vitamin
shots.
Atleast the 1st vet actually gave him some medication. I have called
and called but avian medical research is a pretty new concept here. I
would even go so far as to fly my grey out to someplace that could
properly diagnose and treat him but under current import sections Birds
are no no because of bird flu. (No he definitely doesnt have bird flu
already got tested for that) but authorities still take no chances.
So far I am currently seeking out new preofessional help but
administering the medication my 1st vet told me. Hes less drowsy
looking, his appetite is fine. He eats his food and fruit as well so
the medication is definitely going in him.
Pray he makes it through, God Willing he will.
stupidhumanparrotslave wrote:
> Eugene,
>
> If you really care for your parrot then seek out avian vets in large
> cities near you. And do it quickly before it is too late.
>
> You have already said that your parrot is weak, and sick. Is it even
> eating or drinking to get nutrition (you did say it's poop was good).
> Normally when these parrots are sick they do present 'fluffed' feathers
> and heavy, droopy eyelids. You don't want you parrot to get any sicker
> or even any weaker. Take additional action NOW.
>
> You are presently administering to it a broad-spectrum antibiotic that
> is not specific for any one disease or sickness. No one can properly
> diagnose your parrot without a thorough examination - and that should
> include blood-work and various tests for diseases specific your species
> of parrot. Don't rely on the internet unless it is a referral to an
> avian vet.
>
> Don't waste time seeking out the advice of novices. Get the proper
> professional involved. If the doctor who gave you the antibiotic needs
> to call around to his medical society or medical school for you - -
> then have him do that in order to get you the referral you need to an
> avian specialist. Even health ministers may be a resourcefor your
> need.
>
> I will not even get into more of a conversation with you on this
> because you should spend your time now in getting the right specialist
> to diagnose and treat your parrot - and please do it soon.
>
> GOOD luck to you both, and please let us know when your parrot gets
> well.
>
>
> Eugene wrote:
> > I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
> > congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
> > with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last two
> > years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
> > after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
> > Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
> > works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings, innoculations
> > etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
> > luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
> > grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really light.
> > I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
> > had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear. But
> > he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he did
> > he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was sick
> > with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done but
> > they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that, only
> > dogs.
> > Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
> > (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
> > For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
> > Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
> > heavy
> > Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
> > Much weaker Grip.
> > I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
> > has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
> > similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
> > precious to me.
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The bird is still alive and that is promising. The bird is isolate
in a
hospital cage, right? Clean with bleach. Partially covered, quiet,
small
heat source (15w light painted black is what I use) if needed, fres
water
and food. Clean paper every day to observe poop. Poop out means foo
in,
and the volume on a fresh newspaper lets you estimate food intake.
I'd like
to you find a vet lab that can do a stool analysis. Fedex may not be
around, but you need something similar. Unless your are truely a
advance
bird keeper, mixing meds on your own should be avoided
Considering your location, what do you feed the bird. And wha
pesticides
are used on vegetables? Wonder how easy they wash off with water
"Eugene" <eugenekitamura> wrote in message
news:1157051737.190538.211670@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com..
> H
> I called Dhaka Zoo and they said they werent qualified to give m
> advice and I asked to speak to their vet. They refused. Could yo
> please give me an email of their VET or his contact information so
> can call or email him
> Thank
>
>
>
>
> Anonymous wrote
> Eugene wrote
>
> I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience wit
> congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years workin
> with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the las
> tw
> years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild bu
> after much research on the internet totally tamed him
> Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who als
> works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings
> innoculation
> etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but n
> luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my africa
> grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was reall
> light
> I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said h
> had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear
> Bu
> he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when h
> di
> he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey wa
> sic
> with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be don
> bu
> they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that
> onl
> dogs
> Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramyci
> (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning
> For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms
> Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelid
> heav
> Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playin
> Much weaker Grip
> I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyon
> has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or wit
> similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is soo
> precious to me
> Thank You Very Muc
>
>
> If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur an
> spea
> to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'l
hel
> a
> they have African Greys
>
> "Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpu
> about 1
> km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under th
> Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at th
> Hig
> Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present locatio
i
> 1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on Jun
> 23
> The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of abou
1
> ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter
>
> The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 i
19
> species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 6
> species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species
> an
> about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitor
> beside
> many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions,
> hippopotamus
> about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare an
interestin
>
> animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African gre
> parrot
> water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear,
tapir,
>
> mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment
to
> the visitors."
>
> Don't wait, do it ASAP.
>
> Good luck, keep us informed.
>
> --
>
> ~PMD~
> *****
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> Sent via http://Pets-99.com , http://AnimalForum.ws &
> http://AnimalBlog.org
>
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:46 am
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The bird is still alive and that is promising. The bird is isolated in a
hospital cage, right? Clean with bleach. Partially covered, quiet, a small
heat source (15w light painted black is what I use) if needed, fresh water
and food. Clean paper every day to observe poop. Poop out means food in,
and the volume on a fresh newspaper lets you estimate food intake. I'd like
to you find a vet lab that can do a stool analysis. Fedex may not be
around, but you need something similar. Unless your are truely an advance
bird keeper, mixing meds on your own should be avoided.
Considering your location, what do you feed the bird. And what pesticides
are used on vegetables? Wonder how easy they wash off with water?
"Eugene" <eugenekitamura RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157051737.190538.211670@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Hi
> I called Dhaka Zoo and they said they werent qualified to give me
> advice and I asked to speak to their vet. They refused. Could you
> please give me an email of their VET or his contact information so I
> can call or email him?
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
> Anonymous wrote:
>> Eugene wrote:
>>
>> > I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
>> > congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
>> > with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last
>> two
>> > years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
>> > after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
>> > Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
>> > works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings,
>> innoculations
>> > etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
>> > luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
>> > grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really
>> light.
>> > I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
>> > had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear.
>> But
>> > he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he
>> did
>> > he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was
>> sick
>> > with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done
>> but
>> > they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that,
>> only
>> > dogs.
>> > Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
>> > (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
>> > For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
>> > Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
>> > heavy
>> > Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
>> > Much weaker Grip.
>> > I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
>> > has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
>> > similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
>> > precious to me.
>> > Thank You Very Much
>> >
>> >
>> If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur and
>> speak
>> to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll help
>> as
>> they have African Greys:
>>
>> "Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpur
>> about 16
>> km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
>> Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at the
>> High
>> Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location in
>> 1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on June
>> 23.
>> The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about 13
>> ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter.
>>
>> The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in 191
>> species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
>> species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species,
>> and
>> about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitors
>> besides
>> many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions, 9
>> hippopotamus,
>> about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and interesting
>>
>> animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African grey
>> parrot,
>> water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear, tapir,
>>
>> mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment to
>> the visitors."
>>
>> Don't wait, do it ASAP.
>>
>> Good luck, keep us informed.
>>
>> --
>>
>> ~PMD~
>> *****
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>> Sent via http://Pets-99.com , http://AnimalForum.ws &
>> http://AnimalBlog.org
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Hi
My grey is doing a lot lot lot better. His strength has returned and
is now talking up a storm. He's a lot more active and stronger. I am
really really releived. I hope he keeps up te progress. The
medicine/antibiotic did the trick. No seems to understand just how
limited resources are available in thrid world country for parrots. Its
really really had getting proper help for them because its such a new
field here. The best thing was he medicine my vet prescribed even
though he didnt have much experience with parrots most parrot owners
show their birds to him.
In future if anyone comes acorss an avian vet in Dhaka or hears of
one feel free to email me or post their contact here. If not for the
medication my parrot was on I am sure he wold have passed away. I still
don't know what exactly was the problem but am so releived that he is
doing much better.
Anonymous wrote:
> The bird is still alive and that is promising. The bird is isolated
> in a
> hospital cage, right? Clean with bleach. Partially covered, quiet, a
> small
> heat source (15w light painted black is what I use) if needed, fresh
> water
> and food. Clean paper every day to observe poop. Poop out means food
> in,
> and the volume on a fresh newspaper lets you estimate food intake.
> I'd like
> to you find a vet lab that can do a stool analysis. Fedex may not be
> around, but you need something similar. Unless your are truely an
> advance
> bird keeper, mixing meds on your own should be avoided.
>
> Considering your location, what do you feed the bird. And what
> pesticides
> are used on vegetables? Wonder how easy they wash off with water?
>
>
> "Eugene" <eugenekitamura> wrote in message
> news:1157051737.190538.211670@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi
> > I called Dhaka Zoo and they said they werent qualified to give me
> > advice and I asked to speak to their vet. They refused. Could you
> > please give me an email of their VET or his contact information so I
> > can call or email him?
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Anonymous wrote:
> > Eugene wrote:
> >
> > I am looking for help from people who have a lot of experience with
> > congo african greys. I am in Bangladesh for the last 3 years working
> > with a christian organization helping people in Need. For the last
> > two
> > years I had an amazing african grey with me. I bought him wild but
> > after much research on the internet totally tamed him.
> > Now hes pretty sick. In Dhaka I have the best vet here who also
> > works with birds. He does good work with clipping wings,
> > innoculations
> > etc (atleast I thinks so). I tried finding an avian vet here but no
> > luck. If anyone knows please inform me. Yesterday I found my african
> > grey really quite and when I went to pick him up he was really
> > light.
> > I took him to the vet straight away. My vet examined him, said he
> > had no breathing problems, his stool was fine, his eyes were clear.
> > But
> > he has a really weak grip and I asked my vet to hold him, when he
> > did
> > he was atonished how weak my greys grip was. He said my grey was
> > sick
> > with food poisoning probably. I asked for his blood work to be done
> > but
> > they said they didnt have enough experience with brids to do that,
> > only
> > dogs.
> > Well he gave me a prescription of a medicine called Terramycin
> > (Oxytetracycline HCI) to give to my grey in his water every morning.
> > For 8 days. My grey has shown the following symtoms.
> > Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids
> > heavy
> > Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing
> > Much weaker Grip.
> > I have started him on the medication as this morning but if anyone
> > has had any experience with a parrot is a similar situation or with
> > similar meds please please give me some feedback. As my grey is sooo
> > precious to me.
> > Thank You Very Much
> >
> >
> > If you can't find an avian vet then phone Dhaka Zoo in Mirpur and
> > speak
> > to their bird-keepers and vets and seek advice, I'm sure they'll
> help
> > as
> > they have African Greys:
> >
> > "Dhaka Zoo the largest zoo in Bangladesh, situated at Mirpur
> > about 16
> > km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the
> > Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie at the
> > High
> > Court Premises in Dhaka in 1964, and moved to its present location
> in
> > 1974. In the same year it was ceremonially opened for public on June
> > 23.
> > The zoo occupies an area of about 75 ha. It has two lakes of about
> 13
> > ha, which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter.
> >
> > The total number of vertebrate fauna in the zoo is about 2,150 in
> 191
> > species. Included in these animals, are about 551 mammals under 64
> > species, 1,543 birds under 90 species, 73 reptiles under 15 species,
> > and
> > about 104 aquarium fishes under 23 species. To attract visitors
> > besides
> > many fascinating animals, there are 15 tigers, 21 lions, 9
> > hippopotamus,
> > about 200 monkeys, and 33 pythons. Moreover, some rare and
> interesting
> >
> > animals such as the rhea, peacock, zebra, elephant, African grey
> > parrot,
> > water buck, impala, emu, baboon, chimpanzee, gayal, black bear,
> tapir,
> >
> > mandrill, and estuarine crocodile provide additional entertainment
> to
> > the visitors."
> >
> > Don't wait, do it ASAP.
> >
> > Good luck, keep us informed.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ~PMD~
> > *****
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> > Sent via http://Pets-99.com , http://AnimalForum.ws &
> > http://AnimalBlog.org
> >
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Eugene wrote:
> Hi
> My grey is doing a lot lot lot better. His strength has returned and
> is now talking up a storm. He's a lot more active and stronger. I am
> really really releived. I hope he keeps up te progress. The
> medicine/antibiotic did the trick. No seems to understand just how
> limited resources are available in thrid world country for parrots. Its
> really really had getting proper help for them because its such a new
> field here. The best thing was he medicine my vet prescribed even
> though he didnt have much experience with parrots most parrot owners
> show their birds to him.
> In future if anyone comes acorss an avian vet in Dhaka or hears of
> one feel free to email me or post their contact here. If not for the
> medication my parrot was on I am sure he wold have passed away. I still
> don't know what exactly was the problem but am so releived that he is
> doing much better.
>
Good news Eugene. I do hope your little fellow recovers.
I hope you give him only boiled water and ensure his food is mould
free.
I imagine the climate there promotes all kinds of bugs and fungus.
I also unerstand that some water supplies in Bangladesh have a high
arsenic content.
Good luck for the future.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:04 am
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Eugene wrote
> H
> My grey is doing a lot lot lot better. His strength has returned an
> is now talking up a storm. He's a lot more active and stronger. I a
> really really releived. I hope he keeps up te progress. Th
> medicine/antibiotic did the trick. No seems to understand just ho
> limited resources are available in thrid world country for parrots
It
> really really had getting proper help for them because its such
ne
> field here. The best thing was he medicine my vet prescribed eve
> though he didnt have much experience with parrots most parrot owner
> show their birds to him
> In future if anyone comes acorss an avian vet in Dhaka or hears o
> one feel free to email me or post their contact here. If not for th
> medication my parrot was on I am sure he wold have passed away.
stil
> don't know what exactly was the problem but am so releived that h
i
> doing much better
>
>
Good news Eugene. I do hope your little fellow recovers
I hope you give him only boiled water and ensure his food is moul
free
I imagine the climate there promotes all kinds of bugs and fungus
I also unerstand that some water supplies in Bangladesh have a hig
arsenic content
Good luck for the future
Steve n Mist
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:04 am
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Eugene wrote
> H
> My grey is doing a lot lot lot better. His strength has returned an
> is now talking up a storm. He's a lot more active and stronger. I a
> really really releived. I hope he keeps up te progress. Th
> medicine/antibiotic did the trick. No seems to understand just ho
> limited resources are available in thrid world country for parrots
It
> really really had getting proper help for them because its such
ne
> field here. The best thing was he medicine my vet prescribed eve
> though he didnt have much experience with parrots most parrot owner
> show their birds to him
> In future if anyone comes acorss an avian vet in Dhaka or hears o
> one feel free to email me or post their contact here. If not for th
> medication my parrot was on I am sure he wold have passed away.
stil
> don't know what exactly was the problem but am so releived that h
i
> doing much better
>
>
Good news Eugene. I do hope your little fellow recovers
I hope you give him only boiled water and ensure his food is moul
free
I imagine the climate there promotes all kinds of bugs and fungus
I also unerstand that some water supplies in Bangladesh have a hig
arsenic content
Good luck for the future
Steve n Mist
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