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My budgie's eye is closed. What's wrong and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

I got 2 budgies 10days ago who are not yet tame enough to handle. I noticed yesterday one of them kept closin his left eye. Today it appears shut altogether. Advice needed

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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Published on October 3rd, 2017

Popcorn is suffering from an eye infection, possibly linked to an upper respiratory infection too. you will need to take him to an avian vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will probably need antibiotic eye drops and oral antibiotics.

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