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Hello, I have a parakeet that has obtained some sort of an eye injury a few days ago. One of his eyes is closed and there is some blood surrounding his eye on his feathers. I've tried to treat this injury with a homemade saline solution using only lukewarm water and sea salt. I wanted to take my bird to the vet, but unfortunately, I have a sore throat and I'm concerned about the virus. I've decided to stay home for the sake of safety and instead, figure out what to do. Thank you.
1 Answer
Published on July 27th, 2020
Thanks for reaching out. Blood from the eye is concerning and a veterinary visit is highly recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Corneal scratches can be painful and get infected. Could a family member or friend take him to the vet for you. Monitor food and water intake. Good luck.
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