Swollen eye

[postalgirl67]

I’ve not come across this before but would appreciate any input or advice as how to help her. It’s hard not squishy. Have tried to drain it but it only bleeds. She is only about 6 months old

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Could she have been bitten by something or have a tick embedded in the skin?

Any infection in the ears?

Any lesions or canker inside the beak?

How long has she been swollen, if it's been a few days, has it improved on its own?

If you think it's an allergic reaction to a bite/sting, then try a one time dose of Benadryl to see if that makes a difference. Dose is 2-4mg for each 2.2 pounds of weight.

If you feel it's respiratory infection, then flush the eye with saline, put Terramycin eye ointment in the eye. If she has any other symptoms like coughing, sneezing, mucous, etc., then you may also need to give an antibiotic like Tylosin.

 

[postalgirl67]

Could she have been bitten by something or have a tick embedded in the skin?

Any infection in the ears?

Any lesions or canker inside the beak?

How long has she been swollen, if it's been a few days, has it improved on its own?

If you think it's an allergic reaction to a bite/sting, then try a one time dose of Benadryl to see if that makes a difference. Dose is 2-4mg for each 2.2 pounds of weight.

If you feel it's respiratory infection, then flush the eye with saline, put Terramycin eye ointment in the eye. If she has any other symptoms like coughing, sneezing, mucous, etc., then you may also need to give an antibiotic like Tylosin.

Thank you for your reply. no infection or canker. It has been like this for 5 days, she likes it when I rub on it, like it itches. No improvement

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you for your reply. no infection or canker. It has been like this for 5 days, she likes it when I rub on it, like it itches. No improvement

Then it may be from a bite or allergic reaction. You can also flush the eye with saline to remove any debris and put Terramycin eye ointment in the eye to help with any infection.

If you think it's an allergic reaction to a bite/sting, then try a one time dose of Benadryl to see if that makes a difference. Dose is 2-4mg for each 2.2 pounds of weight.

If you feel it's respiratory infection, then flush the eye with saline, put Terramycin eye ointment in the eye. If she has any other symptoms like coughing, sneezing, mucous, etc., then you may also need to give an antibiotic like Tylosin.