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african grey Aug 24, 2022 12:07:43 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by worms123 on Aug 24, 2022 12:07:43 GMT -7

hi i have a 25yr old african grey jess
she had a kidney infection that made her kidney so large it put pressure on her nerves on her legs now she cannot grip .
her toes claws point straight up and back claws

they say her kidney is normal size now but feet not sorted they think damaged beyond repair
she is a happy girl has to be at bottom of cage all cushioned and has small ramp
just wondered if anyone elee has came across this vets have no more answers

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african grey Aug 25, 2022 1:31:09 GMT -7

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Post by Jane on Aug 25, 2022 1:31:09 GMT -7

Hello and welcome to the forum.

I haven't heard of it before but I have read that compression of the ischiatic nerve that runs through the kidney can cause lameness or paralysis of the legs. I don't know whether there will be any sort of recovery as time goes on. Birds usually learn how to adapt if they have problems with their feet.
Presumably Jess can't use her feet to eat either. Monty has always had problems with his feet and doesn't use them to hold food.

Jane

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Haz Moderator Chyloe Joined: October 2006 Posts: 3,283	african grey Aug 25, 2022 11:28:54 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Haz on Aug 25, 2022 11:28:54 GMT -7 Welcome to the forum. I haven't heard of this either. I do hope that Jess has some improvement but I am sure she will have a happy life regardless. Haz
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