Is this normal???

[cbandcassi]

Let us know how the Vet visit goes. Hope all is well!

Vet visit went very well!

 

[cbandcassi]

**Update**
Vet visit was a success!
Nares are clear! She is slightly over weight and has mild pododermatitis.
We're thinking she was pretty sedentary before we adopted her and definitely lacking in perch variety.
We also switched her over to a mix of Harrison's and Roudy bush. With peanuts, sunflower seeds, and dried Chiles for treats. And a fresh food bowl every meal.
She is 411 grams! The vet said he would like to see her down around 380 grams.

There was a slight miscommunication.....
We chose a vet nearly 2 hours away because we were told that she would not need to be crated. She does not like any type of confinement. And while I understand the safety aspects, I was much more concerned about how stuffing her into a carrier would affect the trust we've built and all the work she has put in the last couple months.
Well long story short we made the drive without any incident. She was actually pretty happy to sit and take in the drive.
We get there and it turns out she does need a carrier. After talking with 3 different people there was no way around it.....
As soon as they set the carrier down she bit me right in the face. Not a malicious bite, more like "please don't make me" which felt way worse!
Other than that the visit was a success and she didn't seem too traumatized.

 

[Clueless]

What kind of carrier did you get to transport her in?

 

[cbandcassi]

What kind of carrier did you get to transport her in?

Sorry for the delayed response!

She rode with me, on my lap and shoulder. Carriers make her MAXIMUM CRAZY.
The vet provided a medium sized travel carrier for the visit.

 

[Clueless]

I have a Kings aluminum. That reminds me it may be cool enough to take Secret outside tonight.

 

[WillowQ]

We again have warnings about wildfire smoke, so I’ve decided not to take Willow out.

 

[cbandcassi]

Not normal nares, they should not be closed. They should have a nice clear opening. A possible nasal flush might need to be done by an Avian Vet.

My Amazons sneeze in the shower, keeps the nares clean and open. Amazons are prone to sinusitis. Rhinolith is a plug in the nares that would need Vet to remove. In the meantime, misting with water may help out.

Attached an image of my RLA for reference of a normal nare.

Delayed response, but, she loves being misted and it has definitely helped keep her nares clear!
After her initial vet visit and having her nares cleaned out, she seemed like a totally new and much happier bird!

Thank you for the tips