Hi everyone!
About a week and a half ago, I was holding my Amer. Buff gander, Gus, on my lap when I happened to notice this patch of what looked to be 'wet'
feathers under and along the side of his left eye. Upon closer examination I found that the feathers there were not wet at all, they just looked that way from a distance. I felt it and there is no lump or abrasion, nor does it appear to bother him. The feathers in that area as you all know are kinda like
fuzzy fur, so when I tried to part them to take a look at the skin underneath, I really couldn't see anything. Any idea what this might be? I'm a little concerned that it could be ringworm as it appears rather shiny on the surface (to me anyway) and is oval in shape. I'm going to post a picture of it later, so maybe someone could help me figure out what it is and whether I should take him to the Vet. or not.
Thanks!
-kim-
About a week and a half ago, I was holding my Amer. Buff gander, Gus, on my lap when I happened to notice this patch of what looked to be 'wet'
feathers under and along the side of his left eye. Upon closer examination I found that the feathers there were not wet at all, they just looked that way from a distance. I felt it and there is no lump or abrasion, nor does it appear to bother him. The feathers in that area as you all know are kinda like
fuzzy fur, so when I tried to part them to take a look at the skin underneath, I really couldn't see anything. Any idea what this might be? I'm a little concerned that it could be ringworm as it appears rather shiny on the surface (to me anyway) and is oval in shape. I'm going to post a picture of it later, so maybe someone could help me figure out what it is and whether I should take him to the Vet. or not.
Thanks!
-kim-