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My bird has a beak infection and is scratching his eye. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

My pet has beak infection. I applied betadine to it but he keeps on scratching his eye vigorously

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Chimu. A beak infection could be superficial clinical sign of a deeper problem. Sinus or upper respiratory infections (bacterial, fungal) can lead to scratching of the peri-orbital sinuses. Topical medications will not correct this, and a need for systemic medications is needed. A veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

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