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Post by dancingbluebudgie on Jul 2, 2012 16:48:21 GMT
Hiya, haven't been on for a while . Pickle-lily has itchy ears any ideas what it could be? She had a visit to the vets a couple of months ago and was given an antibiotic /hormone injection which improved her slightly runny poo and mood  Is it a habit or does she need another vets visit? |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 2, 2012 21:17:53 GMT
Most budgies scratch their ear or head side with their feet. Is it more than normal?
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Post by dancingbluebudgie on Jul 3, 2012 7:54:42 GMT
Yes more than normal she's rubbed the feathers away on both ears. She likes to rub her head corners of objects.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 3, 2012 11:37:57 GMT
Can you post a close up picture?
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Post by dancingbluebudgie on Jul 3, 2012 21:49:07 GMT
I'll try but she loves the camera ;D
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Post by dancingbluebudgie on Jul 5, 2012 7:11:03 GMT
best pic i could get ? Attachments:
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 5, 2012 8:39:22 GMT
The picture doesn't show much. I'll ask Barrie to have a look.
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Post by stace on Jul 5, 2012 8:52:41 GMT
When I put the pic at full size, I can see an obvious bald patch there by the ear.
The bird might be rubbing its head/face to relieve an irritation. Maybe an infection or some kind of parasites? I'm not experienced enough with this kind of thing to know, but those would be my thoughts if it were my bird.
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Post by barrieshutt on Jul 5, 2012 12:13:23 GMT
In the first instance i would treat the birds for parasites using spot on available from most pet stores, if this does not work visit the vets for some ear drops.
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Post by dancingbluebudgie on Jul 5, 2012 21:38:17 GMT
Ok thanks, i have been out most of the day and she has made it worse, she is also just started a moult so is uncomfortable anyway. I will try the Spot on then try the vet.
Thanks again
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Post by dancingbluebudgie on Jul 9, 2012 20:35:07 GMT
I need a bit of help. I got some Xeno450 from our local vet( not the avian vet) as i couldn't get Ivermectin. I found it very difficult to put the recommended 1/2 drop and think it was a bit more . She has noticed it and is scratching and shaking her head around . Is this normal shall wash it off ? I'm a bit worried she may manage to ingest it?
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Is it a habit or does she need another vets visit?
