One of my females Cleo (who I didnt buy, she flew into my house) has had a sore leg for ages, like, she doesnt grip with it as well and is always holding up off the perch and limps on that leg. And the wing on that side droops a bit too. I think she might have arthritis or something. The past few weeks its been really cold and she seems to be stiffer than usual, and her limp is more pronounced. I dont want her to be in pain all of the time, does anyone have any ideas as to what could help? I'm thinking about taking her to the vet, but any advice would be really helpful as well.

-Shann-

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I'd take her to the vet. Perhaps she broke her leg at some stage, and has gotten arthritis from it. Good luck

Yeah, I think she may have broken it when she was flying around in the wild. She has had 2 lots of babies since then and seems a lot more comfortable in the breeding box than on the perch... I think I will take her to the vet...

If she's been struggling for any length of time (to me, thats overnight, more than long enough to be left in pain and unchecked) then deffinately she needs a vet. I personally find it inhumane just to let things carry on, and I think she should be treated ASAP.

Saw your pictures in the other post, lovely, lovely birds! But please, get this poor creature to a vet, today if possible.

Anne

Aw, poor girl. I really hope she gets better! My advice too would be to bring her to the vet, especially since its getting worse. Good luck!

yeah its probably arhtritis or nerve damage. They have a medicine called Meloxicam (aka Metacam) thats good for long term localized pain/swelling. I believe the only side effect is kidney issues but as long as there kidneys are healthy they do fine. Also good because it does not make them sleepy. My vet uses it all the time, its safe for all species. Definatley a call for a trip to the vet- good luck

Kristi