My heart is breaking for my little Chappy ... she has been with me about 6 years, was previously in a rescue ... for an even longer time ... such a good little bird. She had her first seizure this morning, brought her right in to the vet within a few hours. They did blood work and they said her "muscle activity level" was high, blood suger was a little elevated, electrolytes were elevated (all these could be caused by seizures), but no infection. She has been having these episodes all day. 15+ times. I fear a brain tumor is causing it ... I don't know why but I fear the worst. Her little feet don't work so well when all this happens... even in between, she is really dazed and can hardly stand up. I raised the bottom of her cage way up so she has only 8" of vertical space - no climbing or falling anywhere.
She is usually a little feisty and wont let me touch her a lot, but now she lets me pick her up, pet her, kiss her head. She is totally out of it. Like - not home. Lights off.
The vet gave me some seizure medicine (potassium bromide). I didn't think it could be metal poisoning, but I called back and told the vet if she has blood left to please test. This is so sad. I don't know how long she can go on having these episodes, although lately they have been small, still. I feel like I am going to lose her tonight and I don't want her to die all alone ... I'm a mess.
After the vet exam (where she had two loud episodes), the vet told me that it could be epilepsy, if not probably neurological. She said if it was neurological, I have to think about putting her down (quality of life issues). So we are seeing if the medicine will work within a few days. IF she holds on that long.
Prayers and good thoughts needed.