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My pet has swelling in both eyes. What should I do immediately?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parrot | Female | 2 months and 11 days old

She is having swelling on both eyes wht to do?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Ibruz. Swollen eyes can be caused by infections of the eye or sinuses. A veterinary visit is recommended today as this appears serious. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to opportunistic infections, so diet should be reviewed but correcting the diet at this time is not a cure.
Good luck.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on September 26th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question.
That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 17th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question.
Although a picture of it would help to determine the underlying cause more specifically, that is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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