Posted by Linda L. (199.174.241.99--user-33qtsb3.dialup.mindspring.com) on March 13, 2000 (or so) at 18:42:50:
In Reply to: Cockatiel Eye Problem posted by Angie on March 13, 2000 (or so) at 17:58:37:
: Maybe someone can help. One of my tiels woke up with his right eye closed a day ago. Thinking that maybe it was just a cold, I treated it as so.He seems to have not improved. The eye is clear, but very obvious that it is irritated. vent, cere, droppings and appitite seem good, he is just not as active as normal. After a few calls to a vet who handles birds (which are almost impossible to find, I'm still waiting and wondering if he'll ever return my call. (GOOD OLD NEW YORK). Any suggestions would be well appreciated.
: Thanks for the great site!!
Call the vet's office again and tell them you have a bird with a medical emergency. Birds are experts at hiding symptoms of illness and by the time symptoms are seen, you usually have an emergency. If this vet doesn't talk to you or return your call, try another vet.
Linda L.
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