Sorry, this is long... Just wanted to share our scary experience with everyone. Coco, my 3.5 year old IRN, is currently doing well, but he punctured through a tube of Scotch Super Glue tonight (see picture), gluing his beak together and his tongue to the inside of his bottom beak. I had just gotten home from shopping (and this was one of the items I had picked up), was unpacking and whistling Christmas tunes. Coco was whistling along, then flew onto the counter and he suddenly quit whistling back. Something told me to look up and there he was in front of the tube of glue. I immediately went for him, saw the tube had been punctured and his beak looked wet. He flew off as I approached. Normally hed make a squawk, but he flew silently. A chase ensued, as he flew around the house, while I attempted to catch and check him out. Sure enough, his beak was stuck together and the wet glue was oozing out of his mouth, gluing my fingers together. I screamed for my husband and immediately went to work at gently, but firmly attempting to dislodge what I feared was a permanently glued beak. I knew I didnt have much, if any time to spare. It did come loose with a moderate force, but then I noticed his tongue was stuck and he was drooling everywhere. I let him bite my fingers, as I feared his beak would permanently adhere if he stuck the top and bottom together again. I then directed my husband to call the vet. Maybe 2 minutes had passed by this time. Vet said to call Poison Control (ASPCA), so thats what he did. Before he could get the initial report filed, Coco had freed his tongue and had taken flight again. I grabbed water and a straw, caught him again and holding his beak open a little, dropped some in his mouth. Thankfully, he was a willing participant and wanted not just that, but more. By this time my husband was giving details of the glue to a vet who works directly for Poison Control, specializing in Exotic Birds. Turns out, I bought the best possible glue (lucked out they said), as this one is non toxic. About 10-15 minutes had now passed, Coco had been chatting away to me, was perched upon my shoulder, grinding and picking at his beak, as chips of glue fell. The vet advised they didnt need to make a house call (although had been prepared to) and felt Coco would be fine, but to make sure he ate and pooped. He ate for over an hour straight! I think he was using the dry foods to help wear away at the glue that still remained on his beak and tongue. Its now been over 2 hours and hes seemingly doing well (I know this doesnt mean were in the clear). Hes ate, drank and had 4 decent poops. Little drier than Id like, but still moist (2 having sufficient pooling of liquids surrounding them). They said he may regurgitate food over the next 6 hours and over next 12 may have diarrhea. For now, we rest, pray the vet was right and that we dont wake to heartache. I was in shock at how quick this happened. I was literally 3 steps from him, had just looked and smiled at him, whistled another couple notes, begun to unpack another bag and this all unfolded. If he survives this, Ill never take my eyes off him again while hes out of his cage. I dont want to think about him not making it. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Ill come back tomorrow to update on Coco and also to provide the number(s) we called to get the advice we were given tonight.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:08:30 +0000
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