My macaw has a growth or tumor at the base of his tail. I think there is an oil gland there. I just noticed it and he’s headed to the vet tomorrow, but has anyone heard of something like this?
2006-08-13 19:22:21 · 6 answers · asked by Rockvillerich 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
Thank you for any information.
2006-08-13 19:23:15 · update #1
Thank you all so much. Oscar is on his way to the vet, with hopes that he'll be ok.
I really appreciate your input!
2006-08-14 02:42:01 · update #2
Hello again, well Oscar did have a blocked oil gland. My vet sent me to a specialist who was able to drain it. With antibiotics, and vitamins he should be ok. Thank you all very much for your support!
2006-08-14 11:00:07 · update #3
Yes, I have seen that on a Cockatoo. Let the Vet check it out. I am glad you are taking it to the Vet to have it looked at.
DO NOT take the advise of squeezing it!!!! Let the Vet determin what it is.
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2006-08-14 01:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A parrot's preen gland looks like a nipple with a special down feather near the top. If it's blocked, the gland would swell somewhat and it's usually uncomfortable when checked. Blockages do happen often. It usually just takes a light massage to stimulate the gland and remove any hardened oil. Birds with a lack of vitamin A in their diet tend to have the most problems with this area and it can be corrected by feeding a diet with veggies, fruit, seed and pellets. In cockatiels, overweight birds can cause an over production of oil in this gland, causing an oily rump and resulting infections.
2006-08-14 02:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like has been stated already, there are oil glands back there and it may just be plugged. I had that happen to a tiel years ago..the vet just drained it and it was just fine.
2006-08-14 09:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may not be a tumor, his a n u s just may need to be squeezed, his glands may be full back there. it's normal. have your vet milk him, it's a nasty smelly job and they are used to it.
2006-08-14 02:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could just be an infected oil gland or blocked.
2006-08-14 03:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah i don't think its a tumour. Maybe, i dunno...anything but that.
2006-08-14 02:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by Mousey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋