How to Apply Eye Drops in a Parrot's Eye
Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap for 20 seconds., Have the medication ready., Ask for some assistance if someone is around., Place your parrot on the ground., Cover your parrot from its neck to its tail from behind swiftly., Gently grab it...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap for 20 seconds.
Rinse your hands for 10 seconds.Before applying the medication, it's always a good idea to perform this step.
You don’t want bacteria on your parrot’s eye because it can worsen its vision. -
Step 2: Have the medication ready.
It can be difficult to open the bottle when holding your parrot.
You want this to be fast as possible, so your bird won’t be irritated. , Your parrot may be moving around when applying the treatment, so having someone around is helpful., The reason why not to cover the parrot and pick it up from the perch is because your parrot will grip the perch with its nails which can harm it.
The parrot will resist. , Ensure your parrot’s head is out of the towel.
Your parrot will escape if it knows you are approaching with a towel because it is intrusive, so try to do this silently. , You should be holding the parrot like you are holding a taco.
The towel on the bird should be snug, holding its wings.
Don't place your hand on its chest. , You want to make sure the area is clean.
If discharge is present, clean eye with sterile eye wash solution.
Place tissue aside and dispose later because you don't want to deal with reinfection. , However, birds will typically bite on the towel, so for some birds you don't need to hold chin.
This ensures that the medication will be applied precisely in the eye. , Don't touch the tip of the bottle or the birds eye to minimize contamination and blinking.
Allow ten seconds for the drop to disperse in the parrot’s eye.
If your parrot continues to blink, you can apply a drop in the nostril and some will travel to the eye. , You should follow your vets instructions.
If you aren't sure, the frequency is printed on the side of the prescription.
Some eye drops for specific infections or swelling need to be applied every two hours, once a day, or twice a day.
In that case, it's imperative to check the label on the prescription. , Your parrot will gain a positive experience and would be easier to apply eye drops when needed. , Ensure the parrot's water bowl is full because it was probably struggling to escape when applying the medication. , Reseal medication to ensure its effectiveness. -
Step 3: Ask for some assistance if someone is around.
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Step 4: Place your parrot on the ground.
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Step 5: Cover your parrot from its neck to its tail from behind swiftly.
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Step 6: Gently grab it from the belly and flip it over on its back.
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Step 7: Clean around your parrot’s eye with a tissue or cotton ball before applying the medication.
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Step 8: Gently hold the parrot’s chin upward with the non-dominant hand when applying the medication if it doesn't bite.
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Step 9: Position the eye drop 1 cm from the cornea and apply a drop of the medication into the parrot’s eye.
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Step 10: Repeat the process if you need to.
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Step 11: Give your parrot a treat.
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Step 12: Return the parrot to its perch when finished.
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Step 13: Close all medications and place them somewhere secure.
Detailed Guide
Rinse your hands for 10 seconds.Before applying the medication, it's always a good idea to perform this step.
You don’t want bacteria on your parrot’s eye because it can worsen its vision.
It can be difficult to open the bottle when holding your parrot.
You want this to be fast as possible, so your bird won’t be irritated. , Your parrot may be moving around when applying the treatment, so having someone around is helpful., The reason why not to cover the parrot and pick it up from the perch is because your parrot will grip the perch with its nails which can harm it.
The parrot will resist. , Ensure your parrot’s head is out of the towel.
Your parrot will escape if it knows you are approaching with a towel because it is intrusive, so try to do this silently. , You should be holding the parrot like you are holding a taco.
The towel on the bird should be snug, holding its wings.
Don't place your hand on its chest. , You want to make sure the area is clean.
If discharge is present, clean eye with sterile eye wash solution.
Place tissue aside and dispose later because you don't want to deal with reinfection. , However, birds will typically bite on the towel, so for some birds you don't need to hold chin.
This ensures that the medication will be applied precisely in the eye. , Don't touch the tip of the bottle or the birds eye to minimize contamination and blinking.
Allow ten seconds for the drop to disperse in the parrot’s eye.
If your parrot continues to blink, you can apply a drop in the nostril and some will travel to the eye. , You should follow your vets instructions.
If you aren't sure, the frequency is printed on the side of the prescription.
Some eye drops for specific infections or swelling need to be applied every two hours, once a day, or twice a day.
In that case, it's imperative to check the label on the prescription. , Your parrot will gain a positive experience and would be easier to apply eye drops when needed. , Ensure the parrot's water bowl is full because it was probably struggling to escape when applying the medication. , Reseal medication to ensure its effectiveness.
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