skmunson Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I noticed last night that Benji seemed to be favoring one eye. It seemed a little swollen maybe and the skin around it was a little pinkish. When I spoke to him and he looked at me it was wide open as always. But when he was just sitting it looked liked he was squinting with that eye. The other eye is wide open. He is acting like himself. He is flying around, talking, eating, being affectionate. So I gave it till this a.m. and when I first looked, he was still squinting. I fed him his morning fruit. When I came back after showering, the eye looked fine again. I'm not sure how it would have completely improved in 30 mins? I think he may have accidentally scratched it with his nail when scratching his head. But there are no visible scratches. It's not runny or anything. He, otherwise, seems fine. I'm at work now so haven't seen it since this a.m. and hope to get out early to go check on him. Should I take him to the avian vet or if it looks fine now, just leave it alone? Any ideas what it may be? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I would have a vet check it out,the eyes are very sensative so in my view any problems need checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 As Sheila says, the eyes are very sensitive, having said that, if it looks fine now, it may be a little pointless taking him to the vet if there is nothing to see. At the very least, obviously keep a very close eye and if it pops up again, I would whip him straight to the vet. Better to be safe than sorry I always say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skmunson Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 When I got home for work, his eye was perfect--bright, shiny, and wide open. He also seems completely like himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 After we had an earthquake down here in So. California, I came home and Issac had a tiny little red mark above his eye from possibly flailing about the cage during the quake. The very next morning...it was gone. Resiliant little guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yes he may have scratched or poked himself in the eye with his talon or something else but since he is fine now not to worry, glad it turned out to be nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skmunson Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Yes. I am very relieved. He turned one year old on 4/5 and I knew that I have become very attached over the last year. But when something is going on and you worry about the baby's health it is a great reminder of how much you care. So he's fine and I've had a reminder not to ever take him (or any of my loved ones) for granted. Thanks for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hope all is well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Glad to Benji's eye is better now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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