Emergency!!! help please!!!!

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coral1

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• Feb 12, 2012

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okay so i was petting mikko and i was petting under her wings and she lifted her butt so i scratched by where her tail starts. i felt this big lump so i lift the feathers and find this

http://www.parrotparadiseforum.com/t1309-emergency#

so after i found it i pressed it lightly and it sort of exploded i guess and this creamy pus stuff came out and i freaked out called emergency vets and they said that if shes eating drinking and pooping i can wait til tomorrow to take her in.. but i need opinions from you guys. i can either take her in now or tomorrow after school around 2. please help

 

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cockatielfan17

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• Feb 12, 2012

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take her as soon as possible!! U dont know what could happen if u wait!
plz hurry and take her in as soon as u can

 

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• Feb 12, 2012

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I would take her now to be on the safe side.

 

MikeyTN

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• Feb 13, 2012

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I wonder if her gland is infected....She needs to go in!!!

 

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• Feb 13, 2012

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Hope she is okay! Let us know how she goes!

 

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coral1

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• Feb 13, 2012

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she has an infected gland shes on anti bitotics and pain meds now. she has to stay in her cage until it heals shes kinda mad about that lol. but they said shell be okay! thanks everyone!!

 

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roxynoodle

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• Feb 13, 2012

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That's very good to hear! I'm so glad she will be ok.

 

BillsBirds

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• Feb 13, 2012

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That's her preen gland. It makes an oil for her to spread on her feathers to keep them waterproof, and clean. It is a sort of common ailment. You did the right thing bringing her in ASAP. It is not life threatening. I've seen this before. Follow vets info, she'll be okay.

 

BillsBirds

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• Feb 13, 2012

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BTW, glad you found that. But, you should not be rubbing or scratching her that low on her back or rump. Could lead to hormonal issues. Many of us caution people about scratching them in inappropriate places. Still, glad you found it!

 

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roxynoodle

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• Feb 13, 2012

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BillsBirds said:

That's her preen gland. It makes an oil for her to spread on her feathers to keep them waterproof, and clean. It is a sort of common ailment. You did the right thing bringing her in ASAP. It is not life threatening. I've seen this before. Follow vets info, she'll be okay.

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That's what I thought it was, but wasn't sure. It's a fairly common thing for it to get infected? I've never had that before, but that's good to know.

 

lene1949

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• Feb 13, 2012

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Maybe it can get infected if scratched by human hands/nails, which might not always be the cleanest...

 

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• Feb 13, 2012

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So glad to hear shes okay!!

 

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• Feb 13, 2012

• #13

BillsBirds said:

That's her preen gland. It makes an oil for her to spread on her feathers to keep them waterproof, and clean. It is a sort of common ailment. You did the right thing bringing her in ASAP. It is not life threatening. I've seen this before. Follow vets info, she'll be okay.

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Is it common for their preen gland to become plugged or infected ? What causes it ? Is it diet related ?
Thanks

 

MikeyTN

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• Feb 14, 2012

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I've seen it in pictures before but I can not remember what causes it....So my first instinct was correct when I said I wonder if her gland was infected....

 

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• Feb 14, 2012

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Hey Coral, how is Ms Mikko doing ?? She out of jail yet?

 

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• Feb 14, 2012

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so glad it wasn't serious and that she will be ok!

 

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• Feb 24, 2012

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You should take her as soon as possible!!! You don't know what could happen if you wait!So you hurrytummytuck Atlantaand take her in as soon as your possible.You also faced some feeding and breeding problem . You must feed some liquid food and others bird seeders which are easy to take for her.I think she loves you very much after that. Some birds are made some critical conditions, Like as, bleeding, sketching, freezing etc. You must ready for that.

 

Last edited: Feb 24, 2012

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• Feb 24, 2012

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Glad it was nothing serious.... wish Mikko a speedy recovery