[hugsback] thanks, muffin. He's mostly ok--the tests ruled out just about everything that's painful or life-threatening, and like I said, other than not really moving around, he's his usual self.
So he gets special treatment now that he's a ground-bird (I have to make extra sure he stays clean, do a little physical therapy with him, and the like), but he should be just fine.
Thanks, my dear. [hugs] The good news is that he'll be ok. The fact that his feet don't work right doesn't really seem to be bothering him, so even though the vets can't really do anything about that, they suggested a few things I can do to keep him happy as a ground-dwelling bird. (So I guess it'll be a little adjustment period while I get used to the fact that my bird is old and needs geriatric care?)
The other good news is--and I think you'll appreciate this as one who's had "exotic pets"--that I'm really, really pleased with the treatment and care Poppy got at the vet. The doc very obviously understood his behavior (and physiology), and did a lot to keep him happy. (For example, gave him a Q-tip to chew on while they were doing the main exam, kept him in a nest-basket, and gave him special treats before I came to pick him up.) I think it made the news a little easier that there wasn't a lot they could do for him, since I saw all the stuff they did do, and don't need to compulsively doubt them.
Aww that is really great to hear. Yeah I did a lot of searching to make sure I found a place that would actually know how to deal with rabbits in a cat/dog-centric world. =P I'm really glad Poppy will be okay. He's in good hands with you. =)
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So he gets special treatment now that he's a ground-bird (I have to make extra sure he stays clean, do a little physical therapy with him, and the like), but he should be just fine.
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The good news is that he'll be ok. The fact that his feet don't work right doesn't really seem to be bothering him, so even though the vets can't really do anything about that, they suggested a few things I can do to keep him happy as a ground-dwelling bird. (So I guess it'll be a little adjustment period while I get used to the fact that my bird is old and needs geriatric care?)
The other good news is--and I think you'll appreciate this as one who's had "exotic pets"--that I'm really, really pleased with the treatment and care Poppy got at the vet. The doc very obviously understood his behavior (and physiology), and did a lot to keep him happy. (For example, gave him a Q-tip to chew on while they were doing the main exam, kept him in a nest-basket, and gave him special treats before I came to pick him up.) I think it made the news a little easier that there wasn't a lot they could do for him, since I saw all the stuff they did do, and don't need to compulsively doubt them.
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*hugs*
and how is it that I missed this entry? It didn't show up in my friends page. *shakes fist at livejournal*
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