Urgent Parakeet Question

[Samantha]

Hello,
My name is Samantha. A neighboor just recently gave us two parakeets a male and female. The female has developed a reddish colored mass in between her legs. She seems to be in ditress and is having a hard time breathing. What could this be and is there anything I can do to help her? Please help...

Thank you,
Samantha

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

I hope someone else sees this. It sounds like an egg maybe? I don't have much experience with female birds.

What I can tell you is, please contact a vet. Do you have or know of an avian vet in your area?

 

[Samantha]

Thats what I thought too. No I do not... Thank you for response!

 

[sthiele]

If you tell us where you are located, we'll be able to help you find an avian vet in your area. It's possible your bird could be egg bound or have fluid build-up from a reproductive issue - either way, I'd recommend seeing an avian vet ASAP.

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

Here is a list provided by the association of avian veterinarians. The Association of Avian Veterinarians | Association, or like sthiele said, we might be able to help you locate a vet near you.

 

[Samantha]

Thank you guys so much! I feel so bad for her. I live in Carrollton, Tx.

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

I did a quick google search. Are any of these in your area?

Carrollton West Pet Hospital
Directions
Address: 3729 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
972) 492-1828

Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic
Directions
Address: 12300 Inwood Rd #102, Dallas, TX 75244
972) 387-4168
Hours:Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

 

[Samantha]

I have a picture but cannot figure out how to post it...

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

do you have email? send it to thequakerparrot@gmail.com, I will post it for you.

 

[Samantha]

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Samantha]

I just sent the email! I am thankful I found this site. You all have been so helpful!

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

Okay here is the picture. This bird needs a vet RIGHT AWAY! Please call one, are any of the ones listed above able to work for you location wise?

This does not look good.

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

Here is some more

North Texas Emergency Pet Clinic

1712 West Frankford Suite #108, Carrollton, TX 75007

Phone 972-323-1310


Trinity Pet hospital

Address: 2523 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone972) 245-3596

 

[suileeka]

Looks like it could be a prolapse, though it's hard to tell from that angle. There is some advice in this link about what to do to increase her chances of survival until you can get to the vet if that's what it is, but this is not a treatment! Just triage until you can get her in. Either way, she needs to see a vet ASAP.

Prolapse: A Secondy Problem - International Cockatiel Resource Uniting the World!

 

[Samantha]

I will get her there ASAP thank you!

 

[ZoeyFredrik]

Yes, Samantha, please take her to the vet.

Please keep us updated on how it goes.

The best of luck to you both,

-Nik

 

[suileeka]

Good luck! We'll be thinking of you and your little one.

 

[Anne & Gang]

welcome...looks like a prolapse to me...get her in asap..no avoiding this...let us know what happens.

 

[HollyT]

Dr O and Dr Champagne are excellent vets ! I hope they are able to help.

 

[Birdbabe]

Oh my, please let us know how she is.