George had another trip to the vets because of the ulcer on her eye (read: August news – part 1). The white dot seemed to grow into a lump on her eye and I could see it bothered Georgie a lot. Poor girl!
Thankfully, the white thing fell off her eye and she’s no longer got any irritation there. We had her checked by the vet, thinking that we’d get the all clear, however, the ulcer is still there and we were given some different eye drops to see if that would help clear it all up. Georgie was also prescribed antibiotics.
On top of the eye problem, poor Georgie seems to have injured her right leg somehow and it’s at an odd angle. She’s still weight bearing on it but she does have a more pronounced limp now. The vet said they could x-ray the leg to see what’s going on, but that’s something I’m not too keen on because of the risk of anaesthetic in birds. The vet we go to is an avian and exotic veterinary surgery and are very good at what they do, however, I’m still a bit hesitant about having Georgie x-rayed. So Georgie has some pain relief and anti-inflammatory medication to help with any nerve damage in the leg (from her egg laying. Georgie does get temporary paralysis sometimes when she lays eggs). My husband and I will have to weigh up the pros and cons of having Georgie x-rayed and come to a decision soon.
Georgie is her usual self, eating and drinking as normal, not depressed or acting in pain, so at least I know she’s not too upset about all her health issues. I know birds hide their pain and illness very well, and Georgie is cooing and sitting on my lap behaving as if she hasn’t got anything wrong with her. I don’t know if it’s all the medication she’s on or if she’s just a very good actress. I am certainly keeping a close eye on her to ensure she’s not getting any worst.
I took some photos of her right leg but I don’t think they came out very well. You may not see the problem. I know you will all wish Georgie a speedy recovery and good health, and I will certainly keep you updated on what’s happening.
Arhh poor little Georgie Pigeon! I hope your better soon!
Poor Georgie!! Hope she is doing better soon!
Oh poor girl, hope you feel better soon Georgie – we’ll watch the posts to see how you are doing xxx
Love and prayers to Georgie from me and Lovey-Dove
i hope she gets better soon
I get birds xrayed all the time
They don’t have to knock her out completely
Usually my vet doesn’t knock them out if they don’t have to
Had many piji’s that have needed surgery over the last few years
Never lost a one!
Don’t worry it’s much safer than it was year ago
I hope she’s going to get better soon. I wish her and the family good luck and well wishes for dear sweet Georgie. She’s so very lucky to have you as her Mummy and Daddy.
Love & Hugs……
Clara
I hope Georgie gets well soon
Thank you, Glen!
Thank you, Amie!
Hi Liz & Ernie, thanks for your concern and well wishes!
Thank you, Cara Louise and Lovey-Dove!!
Hi Kuchenbar, thank you! We do too.
Hi Jodi, thank you for your comment. Yes, you are right, surgery and x-rays on birds is much safer now than it was years ago, but I still get worried. We haven’t made a decision yet.
Hi Clara, thank you so much for your well wishes and concern. Georgie seems fine and isn’t bothered by her problems but we’re still keeping a close eye on her.
Thank you, Neil!
I’m fascinated to read about your pet pigeons. We’ve got a pair of resident wood pigeons in our garden but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to tame them like yours.
Sending Healing Energy to your sweet girl! HUGS Cheryl
Hi Gail, thank you for commenting. Yes, I doubt you’ll be able to tame the woodpigeons. They are more skittish than feral pigeons.
Hi Cheryl, thank you!! I will give Georgie a big hug from me.
Ohhh, poor gal. /hugs!