Goodbye to Bingo Baloo
(December 12, 2005)
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Bingo was not feeling well at all last week, so on Monday we took her to the vet. |
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The doc took X-rays and unfortunately, they showed that Bingo Baloo had eaten at least two open staples. |
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Here you can see them in her gizzard. Ouch! |
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Here is another view of them. The other non-metal pieces are small pebbles, which ducks eat to help grind up food. |
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Bingo got baytril antibiotics and twice-daily injections of EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) which helps keep the zinc coating on the staples from hurting the kidneys or other organs. |
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By Wednesday, Bingo was back at the vet because she wasn't eating at all. She did seem to be perkier though, and her eyes were bright. |
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Even though she wasn't eating, she was drinking water, which was a good sign. |
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We left the vet on Wednesday with instructions on tube feeding and "critical care" food formula. We also got an estimate for surgical removal of the staples, which would cost between $670-$1340. |
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Unfortunately, Bingo took a fast turn for the worse on Friday. She wasn't moving and she seemed very uncomfortable. |
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Bingo was put down by a veterinarian at the after-hours clinic on Friday night. I'm so sorry, sweet Bingo. |
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We are keeping your stocking on the mantle, Bingo. But are sure going to miss you. |
Here is a little look back at the short life of Bingo Baloo... |
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Bingo was one of Flapper & Georgie's three spring ducklings. |
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She hatched on May 13th, 2005, along with her big brother Kozmo Kirby and sister Miss Murphy. (Bingo is the yellow one on the bottom right). |
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Bingo was her momma Georgie's favorite duckling. The only one who got to hang out with her in the yard. |
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Bingo liked to hang out with her sister, Miss Murphy, too. |
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Bingo made more friends at summer camp, at the Forest Park Animal Farm's duck exhibit. |
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She was a pretty, sweet girl who will be missed very much. |
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Her brother Kozmo Kirby & sister Miss Murphy will have to get along without her now. |
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Rest in peace, Bingo Baloo. |
Special thanks to the Bird & Exotic Clinic of Seattle, and the Access after-hours clinic, for all their help.
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