quaker swollen/infected eye

[bentz69]

I've had my Quaker for roughly 22 years and this is the first health related incident that I've ever had. I noticed today that the right eye seems to be swollen and puffy. Im trying to bring the bird to a vet tomorrow but in the meantime does anyone have the suggestions on what I may be dealing with and anything I could do at the moment before going to the vet to try and help?

 

[PrimorandMoxi]

poor baby. I am of no help but I am hoping the vet takes care of your cutie.

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

Saline water solution that they sell for washing CONTACT LENSES. Don't use the eye drops for human eyes- it's got stuff in it that is meant for only human eyes. I believe most pharmacies sell it.

 

[wrench13]

Most likely he scratched his eye, or both eyes would be affected. Good advice above. I would flood it or soak a cotton ball and gently pat it a bit. No rubbing!

 

[bentz69]

Thank you for the suggestion on the saline solution. I was unable to get avian vet appointment yesterday but they told me to call today for any availability which again they didn't have. A ER visit for a non AV Specialist was $300 just to walk in the door which I thought was ridiculous.

However, this morning the eye looked much better but still a little swollen. I used the saline solution in the afternoon and right now the eye looks much better. So I'm hoping it's not an infection but as suggested, it was scratched

 

[Suzette]

That's great news, so glad his eye is looking better. How is he doing today?

 

[bentz69]

That's great news, so glad his eye is looking better. How is he doing today?

Much better. Enjoying a french fry

 

[Suzette]

Much better. Enjoying a french fry

What a cutie! It's so cute when they want to share your food with you! haha!