30yo showing new symptoms

[pir8don]

OurBird is now 30 years old and sustained a traumatic injury to his foot from a shoulder fall about 5 weeks ago. We treated him with arnica cream and he had been recovering well. In the last week or more he is closing his right eye whenever he is able. We have washed out his eye with a solution from a syringe and he seems to improve for a short while following. We have no avarian vets where we live. His behavior has otherwise returned to normal but this right eye closing has never occurred with such frequency. Any help would be most appreciated.

 

[GaleriaGila]

I am so sorry. I don't know what to suggest.

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In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
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If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?

Another thread on vets from Terry57...

Thread 'Avian Vet Resources'

Feb 24, 2022

After a suggestion by a member, @Abu Colo, the Mod Team decided to create a list of veterinarians around the world who see birds. This was something we had discussed a few years ago, but the task seemed so large that we didn't get very far. However, the need is there and we decided that the time was right to get it done.
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[pir8don]

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I am so sorry. I don't know what to suggest.

If you seek professional help...

Certified Avian Vets

Find an ABVP Specialist - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Find a Specialist ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. Beyond that, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals. Diplomates are in 49 of the 50 US states...

abvp.com

If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians

http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?

Another thread on vets from Terry57...

Thread 'Avian Vet Resources'

Feb 24, 2022

After a suggestion by a member, @Abu Colo, the Mod Team decided to create a list of veterinarians around the world who see birds. This was something we had discussed a few years ago, but the task seemed so large that we didn't get very far. However, the need is there and we decided that the time was right to get it done.
Not all the vets listed are CAVs, but all treat birds from what we could determine.
To find out if a vet is a CAV, you can search the websites of the ones in your area.
We started working...​

• Terry57
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Thanks for you quick reply. We are in Nelson New Zealand. A few years back, when OB (OurBird) had Aspergillosis our local vets were unable to diagnose and users on this forum were successful. We are suspicious that he is having difficulty sustaining his usual energy levels and this eye behavior is a symptom. He is left dominant so closing his right eye for rest makes sense. He is also more inclined to rest stretched full rather than squatting which had become more common.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

It's amazing how long his tail is! You would think an extra long tail like that would get in the way or caught on things when he turns around. I suppose he needs a very big cage so he doesn't mess up his tail on the bars. Do you save the feathers when he molts?

 

[pir8don]

It's amazing how long his tail is! You would think an extra long tail like that would get in the way or caught on things when he turns around. I suppose he needs a very big cage so he doesn't mess up his tail on the bars. Do you save the feathers when he molts?

Yes we have a good stock of feathers. He is only in a cage( with the door open and in our bedroom) for sleep. Goes everywhere we do mostly on my shoulder since he came from the breeder 30 yrs ago. His tail can bend a bit without damage. He spends all his time in our company over the past 5 years or so. Only caged for emergencies and that only hours. Over bonded is the term I think

 

[DonnaBudgie]

It's wonderful how you have lived side by side with him and given him such as great life.

 

[pir8don]

Today we attended a local vet who has occasional access to an avian vet employed by government agencies and others who house wild birds. Ourbird has been prescribed 0.1 ml Vibravet paste daily until we see our avian vet on the 5th of April. First dose in 3 hrs before his evening meal.