Runny noise

[Featheredsamurai]

This evening I noticed one of Rosie's nostrils were wet, only on the left side. It's happened before but only lasted an hour before it dried and went away and this was several months ago. The last time I thought she may have just gotten wet and didn't think much of it. Her current runny nostril is drying up right now and was only wet for 30 minutes

Do you think this is something I should be worried about? I'm going to call the vet on Monday to see what they think.

 

[SandyBee]

Was it clear fluid? I have read that if its only occasional and clear that its pretty average especially in winter when we have our heat on and doors closed. I am going to the vet on Monday at 4:30, Bosley needs a a nail trim and he sneezes every now and again. I am questioning this exact thing. I can let you know what he says.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

It was clear, and wasn't bubbly or in large amounts. Thanks! I'm interested in hearing what your vet says. I'll post what my vet says too.

Sometimes it sucks being a parront. We have to be so paranoid about everything.

 

[SandyBee]

I know!!! everything I've read says its not a big deal, but I want to hear from the vet. I figured since I'm there anyways for grooming I'm paying for a vet exam too, It's going to be question period for all those little things. your in the same time zone as me, I expect that I Will be home by 6 or so.

 

[MonicaMc]

Considering Rosie's previous health concerns, I think you are right to be cautious and find out if she needs to be taken in.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

@monicaMc
I feel the same, although I really hope the vet says it's fine.

 

[antoinette]

We are not paranoid, we are being the best guardians we can.

Keep us updated as to what the vet says.

 

[Molcan2]

This happened with Rome once. Of course I panicked, thought she had pneumonia and was going to die :11: Agh, she stresses me like no other. We took her to the vet asap. It turned out that she had a slight sinus infection from a blocked nostril. The vet explained that because Toos produce so much powder (and I must say my RB2 produces WAY more powder than my M2) it can sometimes clog their nostrils. When we took her in he did a sinus flush and put her on two different types of nose drops that we had to do for two weeks, twice a day (thank heavens for pine nuts). He also gave us some very tiny special Q-tips to use to routinely clean out her nostrils, he also showed us how to flush her nostrils routinely to keep them from getting clogged again. I wont do a sinus flush at home (I let the vet do it) but I do clean her nostrils out about once every other week with the Q-tips.

Rome gets super stressed when we try to mist or bathe her (water was used as punishment in a previous home ), the only way we can try to bathe her is to wipe her down with a damp cloth, I think this is why her nostrils clog because its not really efficient enough to cut down on the dust. Has your bathing routine changed any recently with Rosie?

 

[SandyBee]

Just got back from the vet. He says he sees this a lot at this time of year. Between dry houses and allergies its quite common for a bird to sneeze. Bosley got a full exam and he's in great shape. I asked about discharge amd his comments is that as long as its clear its not an issue and if breathing is not laboured. They can get clogged.up a bit due to dust in the air. Frequent showers can help.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Just got back from the vet. He says he sees this a lot at this time of year. Between dry houses and allergies its quite common for a bird to sneeze. Bosley got a full exam and he's in great shape. I asked about discharge amd his comments is that as long as its clear its not an issue and if breathing is not laboured. They can get clogged.up a bit due to dust in the air. Frequent showers can help.

I called the vet and they told me it could be nothing, or it could be something(her examples were sinus infection, respiratory infection). Rosie has a appointment on Saturday at 1:30 and they'll check her out and do a gram stain and make sure everything is fine. She seems fine to me, but with birds we never know.

 

[SandyBee]

Exactly that's why I took Bosley in, they gave him a full exam and gram stain. No infection present. Best to be proactive.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

This happened with Rome once. Of course I panicked, thought she had pneumonia and was going to die :11: Agh, she stresses me like no other. We took her to the vet asap. It turned out that she had a slight sinus infection from a blocked nostril. The vet explained that because Toos produce so much powder (and I must say my RB2 produces WAY more powder than my M2) it can sometimes clog their nostrils. When we took her in he did a sinus flush and put her on two different types of nose drops that we had to do for two weeks, twice a day (thank heavens for pine nuts). He also gave us some very tiny special Q-tips to use to routinely clean out her nostrils, he also showed us how to flush her nostrils routinely to keep them from getting clogged again. I wont do a sinus flush at home (I let the vet do it) but I do clean her nostrils out about once every other week with the Q-tips.

Rome gets super stressed when we try to mist or bathe her (water was used as punishment in a previous home ), the only way we can try to bathe her is to wipe her down with a damp cloth, I think this is why her nostrils clog because its not really efficient enough to cut down on the dust. Has your bathing routine changed any recently with Rosie?

Her bathing routine hasn't changed. I try misting her, something she is rarelly fond of, and I let her sit on the shower door as I take a shower so it's nice and steamy. Rosie has very little feather dust, that is one of the reasons she is so dark. On Saturday I'll find out if she still has a calcium defiency or not.

I tried really hard to look into her nostrils but I can't see through her feathers. I tried moving them around so could see into them but I took to long and her patience ran out. I'm going to see if I can get her face wet tomorrow after I get home so I can see a little better.