Parrot finch "swollen eye"

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Parrot finch "swollen eye"

Post by Chrismurdoch3 » Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:07 pm

My parrot finch seems to have gotten an infection or something in his eye is there something I can do to help it heal. He keeps scratching at it and it is watery and swollen. Any suggestions for this little guy?
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Re: Parrot finch "swollen eye"

Post by MariusStegmann » Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:45 pm

I had a similar problem last year with one of my parrotfinches. I put Natural Tears eyedrops in her eye and it healed within a few days.
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Re: Parrot finch "swollen eye"

Post by Chrismurdoch3 » Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:15 am

Ok I will try that out thanks.
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Re: Parrot finch "swollen eye"

Post by wilkifam » Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:25 pm

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Re: Parrot finch "swollen eye"

Post by cindy » Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:38 pm

Eye swelling can also be a sign of a sinus infection... can you post a picture of the area? Also check the nares to make sure there is no crusting, if so post a picture.... you may need an oral antibiotic if it is a sinus infection.

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