As I've just posted in my most recent thread, my Lulu (age 4.5 yrs) is once again on her own, as her cagemate passed away.
I noticed this morning while tidying Lulu's cage that her right eye seems to be really irritated. I know it could be a number of things -- blepharitis, conjunctivitis, etc. -- but I wanted some input from someone who's been through this (since as we know I tend to freak out and panic very easily and don't have the patience to search for a pre-existing thread that may help).
Anyway, the top of Lulu's eye looks red and swollen. She honestly looks kind of like a pigeon. Also, the way the light is reflecting off her eye itself looks unusual -- like she has mucus in her eye.
Lulu hasn't been rubbing at her eye or anything, but I did have to put her into a different environment very recently where a lot of cleaning had just been done (dusting, scrubbing/vacuuming carpet) so I wouldn't at all be surprised if this is caused by debris finding its way into her eye, although its appearance still troubles me. And I have been as careful as I can to keep the dust and whatnot away from her.
She seems ok in all other respects -- eating and drinking ok, vocal, etc. so I'm hoping this is something that isn't or won't end up going systemic. And that I caught it just in time. Of course, though, today's Sunday so she's out of luck until tomorrow if she requires immediate help. No pet stores in the area carry avian antibiotics in any form.
If my computer weren't so fussy and would actually permit me to post pics, I'd do so. But like I said, it's primarily swelling/redness of the upper eyelid and an appearance that suggests the presence of mucus in the eye. If you have any advice, I will very gladly take it. Thanks so much
