Rusty is in the hospital.

[Deja Q]

They didn't expect his white cell count to be so high. (18000, normal range is 6000~9000)

They apologized for me not being able to get in on Saturday. (No biggie; the vet ER took care of the immediate bleeding and put the collar on. The doc also said that without the collar, Rus would have chewed his foot off.)

They couldn't do the psitt test either; she tried to extract blood but it was too thin.

They say the prognosis is good, fortunately, but they do not know if the problem was caused by the injury -- or if he already had an illness. Especially with Petco saying their birds were in good shape, I am keeping a closer eye on Scooter and the two parrotlets. Indeed, parrots often get easily annoyed and angry when ill but Rusty was just acting playful.

Grr.

I will have an update tomorrow, at which point I'll likely know if Scooter needs to go in.

On the plus side, she's seen birds with 30000 white cells and they've survived.

If all goes well, he will be out on Friday.

But, damn, the foot looked red... I just didn't expect it'd be this much of a news.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Hypno...

I am sorry to hear this...

Here's hoping he'll be fine!

Keep us informed, OK?

:hug:

[TZ]

2. I'm sorry HT...

I know birds are pretty fragile healthwise..Lets hope part of it is just stress from the injury...:hug:

[auntAgonist]

3. good wishes for Rusty!!

Let's hope Scooter is fine.

:hug:

aA

[lost-in-nj]

4. oh Hypno

I am so sorry about this

I hope Rusty is going to be ok.....

:hug:


:hi:


lost

[Pool Hall Ace]

5. Glad to hear the prognosis is good.

Holding a good thought for you and the birdies. :hug:

[skygazer]

6. I hope everything goes well

Keep us posted.

[Jamastiene]

7. Get well soon, Rusty. n/t

[YellowRubberDuckie]

8. Oh, bud, I'm sorry.

I had no idea. Please keep us updated on his condition.
I hope he's ok.
:hug:
Mel

[Deja Q]

15. I will do so - thanks to you, and to all who replied!

:pals: :hug:

No news yet, but until I know more, I'm going to just think "no news is good news, even from Gary Gnu".

[khashka]

9. Best wishes for Rusty and you

and let's hope the other birds are all OK.

Khash.

[Deja Q]

14. Thank you kindly!

:hug: :pals:

[zanne]

10. Give my best to Rusty.

And give yourself a hug from me.:hug:

[BuelahWitch]

11. Here's some good health vibes for your Rusty

:hug:

[Lil Missy]

12. Oh noes! Please do keep us updated!

Hugs and best wishes to you and Rusty.

And include pics, please! :)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

13. Get Well Soon, Rusty !! ~~ healing vibes~~

for all!

[Erva]

16. Sorry

Best wishes for a quick recovery!