My cockatiel has a watery eye. Are steroid eye drops safe for birds?

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The vet (he deals with birds as well as other animals) I took my cockatiel to, for her eye problem, suggested the use of Ciprofloxacin dexamethasone eye drops for her. Her right eye has been watery. But not red or swollen. A few feathers lost/possibly wet around the eye. Is dexamethasone a right choice ? He has also suggested cefpodoxime orally for her mild voice problem, seems to be mild cold. Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female | unspayed

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Mishka. Corticosteroids can be very immunosuppressive and is generally not recommended in birds so would be a little worried. Voice loss needs to be investigated but oral systemic antibiotics could help, unless a fungal infection. If possible try an ophthalmic antibiotics without steroids. If inflamed, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preferred. Good luck.

My cockatiel has a watery eye. Are steroid eye drops safe for birds?

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