cockatiel with swollen nose

Duck

i have noticed that my male cockatiel's nose looks slightliy swollen and more red than normal, and it also looks as if it might be blocked, any advise would be greatly appreciated, other than that he seems perfectly fine eating, drinking and very active.

jenvetnurse

I think you will have to take him to an avain vet specialist -

Duck

the vet thinks he has an allery to something and to give it a week if it hasnt cleared up then he will see him and see what can be done.

jenspets

Hello,

Yes it is a possibility that it is an allergy. What substrate are you using?

As a veterinary nurse (and in my second year of training at the Royal Veterinary College to become a vet) myself i can say it is quite common for the smaller birds to have problems like this.

If he/she goes off her food, warm honey is great to give. Not only do they love the taste, but it is very good at helping colds.

Please keep us updated with what your Veterinarian says.

-Jenny

Duck

i use sand sheets in the bottom of the cage but he spends most of his time outside the cage, i havent used anything different to normal so i cant see what could off caused it, he seem fine in himself and is eating and drinking normally.

petchatadmin

Hi Jenny,
blimey this is gonna get confusing with two vet nurses called Jenny frequenting the site Cool

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