Help! Emergency!

[ian209]

Ok, just now, my budgie (Blukie) suddenly had VERY strange problems.
Heres whats happening:

1. He can barely chirp. He makes weird mini squaks when trying to chirp.

2. His body twitches very often. (Around 2 twitches per second)

3. He's leaning on one side.

4. He "mini squacks" everytime he twitches.

PLEASE HELP! I don't want him to die! I can't go to the vet now and I'm in need of serious help! Thanks SOOO much in advance!

[Mistyoriline]

Ok, just now, my budgie (Blukie) suddenly had VERY strange problems.
Heres whats happening:

1. He can barely chirp. He makes weird mini squaks when trying to chirp.

2. His body twitches very often. (Around 2 twitches per second)

3. He's leaning on one side.

4. He "mini squacks" everytime he twitches.

PLEASE HELP! I don't want him to die! I can't go to the vet now and I'm in need of serious help! Thanks SOOO much in advance!
Why can you not get to the vet!!It sounds like he is having a siezure...You need to get him to a vet asap....they will work with you on payments well most will
these budgies are living creatures and getting him help should not be an option

[ian209]

Theres no vets nearby and i can't drive... IM ONLY 14!! My parents aren't even home!

Is there anything i can do!!?!?! pleas help. I don't wanna lose another budgie :(

[Mistyoriline]

Theres no vets nearby and i can't drive... IM ONLY 14!! My parents aren't even home!

Is there anything i can do!!?!?! pleas help. I don't wanna lose another budgie :(
STay calm repeat calm cover the cage....see if this helps whats the temp?.......try calming music or voice :(

[ian209]

its about 30*C today... Can he die from a seizure? :(

[Mistyoriline]

he needs to be warm...he could but have faith stay by him and calm him down

[ian209]

how can i calm him down?

[Mistyoriline]

30 c = what in F ...he needs to be 70 to 80 f

[Mistyoriline]

how can i calm him down?is he constantly shaking?

[Mistyoriline]

did you cook anything?spray anything clean anything rite before this happened is the air free from chemicals?

[ian209]

yes it was chemical free. I think this is a seizure! I think its because I've only been feeding him seeds and nothings else.

[Mistyoriline]

talk calmly to him say ,its going to be alright.. turn the lights to a minnimum or cover the cage....that should calm him down...thats all i can suggest im praying for him

[ian209]

is he constantly shaking?

yes he is.

[Mistyoriline]

yes it was chemical free. I think this is a seizure! I think its because I've only been feeding him seeds and nothings else.no i dont think so just try to get him to a vet as soon as possible

[ian209]

I just called my dad and:mad: He won't $#@$%$# bring him to the vet!!!! ARGG!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:

[ian209]

Ok, I covered him and am trying to keep him warm. Anything else i can do?

[Mistyoriline]

Your parents should have considered the cost of vet bills when and before they purchased your pet I am truely sorry for you.This is a sin for you to have to go through just learn from this experience......when you go out and buy a pet its a friend for life and will depend on you for all of its cares and needs and if your budget doesn't fit don't buy it!

[Mistyoriline]

Ok, I covered him and am trying to keep him warm. Anything else i can do?
I would just let him rest does he live alone in his cage.....let him be alone make sure you offer him...plenty clean water

[ian209]

How much does a vet cost? I have $70CAD right now.

[ian209]

Ok, I have $70CAD right now. how much does it cost?

[Mistyoriline]

How much does a vet cost? I have $70CAD right now.I live in the united states and it cost about 50 dollars here not sure what type of currancy this is?sorry but most vets will treat the pet and hold your pet til you can pay....or work something out..you should call as soon as possible some vets in your area

[Mistyoriline]

even if you couldn't pay your budgie can live

[ian209]

Is it safe to bike him to the vet? It will take around 20mins

[ian209]

oh and $50USD is around $70CAD so I have enough
I can also borrow from my sis who has $100

[ian209]

Phew,, I just read an article and it says seizures are usually not life threatening for animals and humans. Thank god!!! It also says that it is caused usually (in budgies) by having a seed only diet. Next time i'll feed him fruits and veggies. He seems to be getting better right now. Doesn't shake as often.

[Mavish]

By the way CAD is canadian dollar, and 50 Canadian dollars is about 57 American dollars.

http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi

And i'm happy to hear your bugies getting better, now i know i have to feed my budgie weggies, she doesn't really try them.

to find a vet near you:

http://aav.org/vet-lookup/

[ian209]

In the beginning, he was limping a little to his right. Is there anything else I can do?

[ian209]

Every time he squaks, his head shakes. It happens every second or so. Is there anything i can do to help him?

[ian209]

He stop squaking but his body shakes every few seconds.

[ian209]

He started squaking again.

[ian209]

His symtoms are that he started limping a bit. Then it got more and more serious until he started squacking.

[ian209]

hes still at it.. :(

[Mistyoriline]

I would bike him to the vet and pay the cost its all worth it in the end in you want to keep your friend around

[ian209]

but the only problem is that im not sure if he can survive a bike ride :( its quite bumpy

[ian209]

I think it maybe hickups or something. It sure looks like he has hiccups.

[~*Brittany*~]

Personally, i think that the vet is pretty much your only choice if you want to keep your budgie alive. You really need to get him there.

If ur in canada though, it will be cold still. Cant you find ANY way to get a ride therE??????

[ian209]

my stupid dad is refusing to ride me there. :( I guess theres no options left :(

[Mistyoriline]

any friends parent aunt uncle grandparent..wish i lived close to you

[Amy]

Why not ask your neighbours if they can take you to the vets? And as everyone has said, keep him warm, but not too hot.

[Amy]

I hope he's alright!