Kaskoo Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 When I woke up this morning, i noticed that Kaskoo, my CAG, has some swelling above his right eye:ohmy: . Im really worried, when you leave him alone for a long time, he closes it and leaves only his left eye open. Im taking him to the vet tomorrow, but I was wondering if there was anything i could do now. Please help! Im really worried about Kaskoo.:ohmy: I'll try to upload a picture later :ohmy:
she Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I am glad you are taking him to the vets tomorrow.I am reluctant to advise on an eye injury as the eye is very delicate and needs a profesional.In the mean time have a look to see if he has injured himself on anything in his cage. Does he have a wound or just swelling? Keep him quiet and warm and monitor him.
Tycos_mom Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 That very good advice a sick bird needs to be kept in a very warm enviroment about 80 degrees farenhight if you can cover 3 sides of his cage and put a heat sorce like a light or heating pad under the grate this will help keep the heat in so the bird stay warm and it will also help keep him quiet and relaxed. Its good you are taking him to the vet tomorrow.
judygram Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I think you are wise to take him to the vet to look at that eye, it could be a number of things but please let us know what you find out.
Kaskoo Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 The vet said he has a cold, and that its going around in Kuwait these days between the birds. She gave me some vitamins to put in his water. This morning i woke up and he had a small red rash under his eye. The picture isnt very clear, i couldnt get Kaskoo to like at the camera long enough for me to take a picture!
danmcq Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hmmmm, does he still have swelling above the eye as well? Thanks for the update. I wish you and him well in getting this illness beaten.
judygram Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 He has a cold huh and the vet only gave you vitamins to put in his water, I would keep an eye on him and I hope he gets well soon, thanks for letting us know.
Char Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Vitamins for a cold? Swelling indicates some kind of inflammation to me. Is this an avian vet? I would keep a very close eye on him and if not better soon, see another vet.<br><br>Post edited by: Char, at: 2009/02/19 01:24
she Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I think I would look for a second opinion.I was expecting him to be given antibiotics not vitamins.
Kaskoo Posted February 20, 2009 Author Posted February 20, 2009 I just thought i should upload this picture, its a bit blurry but it shows how weird his eye looks <br><br>Post edited by: Kaskoo, at: 2009/02/19 21:39
danmcq Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 That is not from a cold! It appears your Grey has hit the area above the eye hard enough to cause bruising. Atleast thats what it looks like in the picture. Is that area that appears as reddish with a little blue growing? The area above the eye appears fairly swollen. Has it gone down a little from when you first noticed it? You mentioned previously that you were seeing a "Rash" appear. Is the area that appears to be bruise actually looking more like a rash to you? Is there any discharge coming from the eye at all?
judygram Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 That looks to me like Kaskoo needs some antibiotics for that eye, looks swollen above the eye and that is no cold, he needs to be seen by an avian vet.
Kaskoo Posted February 20, 2009 Author Posted February 20, 2009 It doesnt show alot in the picture, actually it barely shows but that isnt what I'm referring to, there is a small red rash under his eye. The eye looks watery, as if he was gonna cry. I really dont think its a bruise though, Im not sure..
she Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I think that eye looks infected somehow.Perhaps a conjunctivitis. I too think antibiotics are needed.
judygram Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 If you are talking about that strip of red that runs below his eye yes I see it and I still recommend you see an avian vet about it, it might be bruising but I wouldn't want to run the risk, at least call about it.
judygram Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 That looks like he needs some antibiotics for that eye, if I were you I would be looking into seeing another vet, an avian vet, he could have an infection, don't take any chances with him.
Acappella Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 That yellow discharge looks like an infection to me. I'd get Kaskoo to an avian vet right away. These birds are so delicate, better to over-react than under. Let us know.
danmcq Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 It definitely looks infected and that oozing is indicative of it. You should see an Avian vet asap.
Talon Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Definitely infected. He needs to see a vet who will give him antibiotics.
MazyAK Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I agree with Judygram and Dan, it doesn't make sense it's from a cold. I agree that it is a bruise. Great close up photo. That helped me see.
Acappella Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I was wondering how Kaskoo's eye is doing?
judygram Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I was wondering that myself, it has been 5 days now since we last heard from Kaskoo.
rierie Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 looks like puss oozing which is a sign of infection.. be it be caused by a cold or a bad bruise or whatever, he needs antibotics to help it heal and not get worse..
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