Flap & George to the Vet
It seems like we’re always heading to the vet around here, but that’s not all we do. I promise.
However, today Flapper and George both went to the vet for check-ups. Flapper goes every 8-weeks to maintain a chronic scar tissue problem he has from past surgery. He does really well and it’s just routine for him now.
His arthritis is still pretty bad, and unfortunately this update it seems that he gained some weight. His belly is bigger and that makes it hard on his legs. So he’ll be watching his figure a bit, though the extra weight does probably keep him warmer for the winter. He went from 3.12kg to 3.34kg which is 6.8lbs to 7.4lbs! But overall he’s pretty good.
George went to the vet too. His foot wrap came off last Wednesday, but he was supposed to get his foot checked that day too. Unfortunately Seattle was closed from ice and snow, so we had to just keep it clean until we could get to the vet today.
George was a very good patient at the vet, and was super sweet while his foot was being looked at. His foot looks much better, but it still has a ways to go. So he got a new wrap to cushion his foot while it heals more. This wrap will stay on for 10 days and then he’ll get ANOTHER wrap. Unfortunately, that means he will be a little stir crazy for a while, but it’s best in the long run to get his foot as healed as it can be so we can place him in a sanctuary.
Billy the cockatiel works at the vet’s office and takes his payment in pets as you check out at the counter. He’s a good bird and we like him, as you can see.
That’s about it for today. Oh! We’re getting over a cold and still have a cough. The funniest thing about the cold is that when we cough, George honks back. Cough cough. Honk honk. Cough cough. Honk honk.
That George… he’s a good conversationalist.
Have a great week!
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This was so nice. Thanks
So glad both are doing well. Thanks for the update. What did Flapper have surgery for in the beginning?
Too bad George has to have a wrap for a while longer, but like you say, beter be safe than sorry and it’s for the best in the long run. He’ll get over it;-)
Bummer that it takes this long though.
Diets are hard to do, weight is a problem for arthritic hips but in all good for his overall health. It’s difficult to find a balance.
Good luck with George and hooray for Flapper.
OK Flapper, no more french fries until Christmas for you.
Peas, grapes and watermelon diet?
I am glad they are doing well!
Jenny, Flapper had a granuloma tumor removed from his reproductive system . Scar tissue in ducks is kind of a solid, rubbery type of stuff, not a liquid/puss like in humans. The solid, rubbery stuff builds up and has to be cleaned off so it doesn’t block his entire system and make it impossible for him to poop. He gets anesthesia for it and it doesn’t seem to cause him much discomfort. He also has antibiotics for a week afterwards and pain/anti-inflammatories every day for his arthritis. How’s that for too much information? http://mrflapper.com/blog/2008/08/15/flapper-update-3/
We’ll have to have Brad go out back and cough too! He’s got a bad one – George will surely honk a bunch. Hork. Honk. Hork. Honk.
Your Neighbor Nicky
I get that deep goose-honk cough every time I get sick. My colds always end in a honking cough that lasts for weeks. I hope yours goes away quickly. It’s cute, though, that George honks back. .<3
Glad Flap and George are generally doing well.
Hang in there George! I know it seems like it’s going to be a while… If you ever want to commiserate about having foot surgery, I’m here. And also you Flapper with the arthritis. I know how painful and uncomfortable it is. I hope both guys feel better soon!
Billy is so cute.
George has the most handsomest face. Great photos of Flapper too. Sounds like he is enjoying his French Fry tree too much. LOL