Older cockatiel with closed, red eyes. What to do if no vet?

Unfortunately, if the eye is infected it needs to be seen in person by a vet (even if it isn't an avian-specific vet) in order for medication to be prescribed. Keeping Karo separated in a warm hospital cage with easy access to food and water, and continuing to remove any debris from the eye can help until you can find a vet near you.

Thank you for using PetCoach. I'm so sorry Tino Is sick. What you're describing is just general symptoms of a bird that doesn't feel well. They are non-specific signs, that could be due to a variety of illnesses. I would recommend a veterinary visit to see what maybe going on. Birds are very good at hiding their illness since they are prey species, so at the point you have noticed that he is feeling unwell he may actually be very sick. If you do not know of an avian veterinarian and this website may help you find one. Www.aav.org Keep him in a warm draft free location and try to tempt his appetite with treats her favorite foods in the meantime. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/sick-pet-birds-nursing-care https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/sick-pet-birds-recognizing-a-sick-bird Best of luck and thank you for using PetCoach.

There is an extensive list of possibilities for why your cockatiel keeps her eye closed most of the time. Some possibilities include bacterial or viral infections, trauma to the eye, inflammation from a foreign object stuck in the eye, tumors or cysts on the insides of the eyelids, pressure inside or behind the eye from an underlying disease process, etc. However, when a bird keeps one or both eyes closed it is usually an indication of pain (in the case of trauma) or poor health. Whether the problem is curable or not can only be determined once an evaluation and diagnosis of the problem has been made. I strongly suggest you take your bird to an exotic species veterinarian for a physical exam. Your vet will be able to use special tests and diagnostic equipment to determine the cause of the eye problem and offer you treatment options.

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. Differential diagnosis must include upper respiratory tract inflammation/infections. 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.

This is probably due to either an eye infection or an upper respiratory infection. in some cases vitamin A deficiency can also contribute to these conditions. i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get this checked and treated, he will probably need antibiotics.

The cause of the swelling could eventually originate from the conjunctiva but from other eye structures as well.Swelling per se' could be caused by a damage of the surface of the eye (corneal ulceration). Inflammations (from allergies or trauma) or infection are both possible. Immediate check up is absolutely needed at your local veterinarian. Antibiotics may be needed in case of an infection.

Thanks for reaching out about Pip. A veterinary visit is recommended as seems very sick. Remove perches and place a soft towel on the bottom of the cage, for comfort. Provide heat support in the 80-85 F range for aid. Lethargy and conjunctivitis are possibly chlamydophilosis, which is potentially contagious to humans. Isolate from other birds. Good luck.