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Why are my cockatiel's eyes swollen, watery, and losing feathers?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 3 lbs

My cockatiel has swollen eyes n area around eye is loosing feather or hair. Eyes look watery.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 14th, 2017

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.

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