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Post by Sarah on Jan 23, 2014 2:10:41 GMT
Today, I came home to my boyfriend and my bird hanging out in bed watching TV, not at all unusual. Pirate was acting a little sleepy and out of it, but we neither of us had a good night sleep and Pirate loves to nap with my boyfriend, so I thought nothing of it... until I noticed that Pirate wasn't just tucking up his foot to nap: he didn't want to use it. When I looked closer, I realized that one of his nails was crushed and scabbed over beyond belief. I had to cut off more than half his nail to remove the damaged part and give him some relief. After a thorough search of my room, my boyfriend and I found blood splatters all over my door. Pirate's foot had been closed in the door and he had been forced to wrench it out by himself. He still isn't using it properly and I am afraid this will mean a trip to the vet tomorrow. My boyfriend or parents must have let him out, and he was hurt while they were not paying proper attention. Accidents can happen out of nowhere I guess Feeling shakey D:
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 23, 2014 3:06:32 GMT
aww that is a bummer. *hugs* i hope he feels better soon, you too
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Post by Pammy on Jan 23, 2014 4:19:42 GMT
Oh, poor little Pirate! I'm so sorry. I hope he will recover quickly, and that you will feel better soon too, Sarah. It's hard to see our babies suffer.
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Post by lisamarie on Jan 23, 2014 4:21:13 GMT
Aww I hope he gets better soon poor Pirate.
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Post by roxhum on Jan 23, 2014 4:33:55 GMT
Oh no, I am sorry to hear about Pirate. The poor guy. I hope he has a full recovery with no permanent damage.
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Post by kmic on Jan 23, 2014 11:08:47 GMT
So sorry to hear Hope you're both feeling better today!
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Post by rdkntriker on Jan 23, 2014 15:20:15 GMT
Hope he is doing better.
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 23, 2014 15:23:50 GMT
So sorry!
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Post by Pammy on Jan 23, 2014 19:48:48 GMT
Sarah, we would like a update on Pirate. Hope he's better!
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Post by Sarah on Jan 24, 2014 0:00:10 GMT
Pirate's poor little nail is just a nub, but he seems to be using his foot and leg better today. He has a slight limp, but can grasp with his hand and walk without showing any pain, which was not the case yesterday. I think he strained or sprained something ripping his poor toe out of the closed door I still get very upset thinking about that and how he was caught there with no one to help him. Still he seems to be fine now, and shows no fear or anger at me, my boyfriend or the door in question, so I'm beginning to wonder if I am more upset about the whole ordeal than he is.
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Post by lisamarie on Jan 24, 2014 0:03:46 GMT
Typical mom reaction Sarah, When i broke my spine, my mom was shaky for months after my surgery but i handled it better
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Post by lisamarie on Jan 24, 2014 0:04:12 GMT
Glad to hear he is doing better though!
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Post by Sarah on Jan 24, 2014 0:04:53 GMT
Thanks Lisa!
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 24, 2014 0:14:07 GMT
I am very glad that Pirate is better.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 24, 2014 1:41:27 GMT
wonderful, i am sure it was an accident
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