My dear Horus will be missed greatly..

My bird Horus got sick recently, so I took him to the vet. It was sudden.. 1 day before we took him in.. he just got fluffed up and started breathing heavy..

I assumed maybe a URI or something.. meds, no biggie.. I never expected this.

He had a TON of fluids in his abdomen, and lungs. They drained some of it and found he had a couple of cysts on his kidneys.

His liver and kidneys were not doing well.

We had to leave him there over night. I called this morning to check on him..

The tech that answered was excited! She said that he almost passed away a few times throughout the night, so when she came in that morning, and saw he sat up, and started eating food.. she was so happy she even grabbed another employee to show her that he seemed to be improving..

but just a few minutes ago, the vet called to let me know that Horus didn't make it. He said the entire office is devastated, because he was such a sweet bird that even the non bird folk liked him.

The vet asked if he could do an autopsy (for free) to see if he could find a cause for this. I am waiting for his results.

Goodbye Horus.. you will be missed terribly.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...Picture018.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...als/Horus2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...als/Horus1.jpg

and a couple photos.. from the last few minutes I was able to see him..

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2401_edit0.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...0-17164438.jpg

Oh, B... I'm so sorry to hear this. He looks like a lovely bird, and I know he was well loved.

Hugs for you in this difficult time.

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

Thanks guys.. I am truly crushed right now.. I had NO idea I would be without him .. And after hearing such good things this morning.. I was definitely feeling confident I could pick him up.

I don't even know what to think right now

I'm so sorry for your loss! Those last two pictures almost made me cry :tears: He just looks so happy and comfortable in your arms....

he was. Every time I pulled him away for the vet to check something, when I pulled him back, he dove back under my chin like that.. He was as sweet as they come. :(

I am very sorry for your loss.

So very sorry for your loss. :(

Oh dear, what a sad story and such a beautiful bird. Best wishes from Texas.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Hopefully the vet is able to determine what happened and why he faded so very fast like that, so that they can use the knowledge to help other birds that get sick like him.

He knows you loved him, and I'm sure he had a very happy life with you.

Thanks for all of the support guys.. We rescued him about 8 years ago.. so he was one of our first "family" members..

The vet did end up calling me back.. it seems that Horus was a female, who was riddled with cancer. her kidneys, liver, lungs.. just everywhere.. He was surprised she made it as long as she did.

At least this lets me know that my other bird is safe, and I could not have prevented it.

but I am not wanting to clean the cage.. it is going to take some deep breathes for that one :(

Brandi, somehow I missed this originally. I'm so sorry for your loss of your beautiful friend. She had eight wonderful loving years in your care, a gift for both you and her. :hug:

I am so sorry, Brandi. those last few pictures choked me up. What a special bond & friendship you two had. *hugs* It will get easier.

x

I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful bird. RIP Horus :(