My bird is sick, vomiting, and won't eat. What should I do right now?

He should be examined by your veterinarian or by a veterinarian experienced in treating birds. Lethargy, chronic regurgitation and loss of balance would be serious symptoms in a young bird. Given Tweety's age, he should be seen as soon as you can get an appointment. Birds are very good at hiding illness or injury until it is quite serious. In the meantime, keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the vet. Do not allow him to fly and remove or lower perches to prevent injury from falls. Consider feeding a commercial handfeeding formula temporarily or soaked commercial pellets to get some food into him.

Thanks for reaching out about Tweety. Providing heat support can give some aid but is not a treatment in itself. A veterinary visit is highly recommended, as Tweety appears to be ill. Check and correct diet, as an all seed diet is not sufficient for proper health. Vitamins, mineral and proteins are also needed. A vet visit should be scheduled for today, as we are entering the weekend and small birds do not have much energy reserves. Good luck

If Bruno is unable to keep any food down, is vomiting, and won't eat, it is best to seek care from a local avian veterinarian ASAP. It is possible there is something obstructing the crop, an underlying illness, parasites, infection, or physical deformity that is preventing Bruno from being able to eat properly. A complete exam is needed in person to figure out the cause. If he is housed with any other birds, moving him to a separate hospital cage that is kept warm may help reduce stress, but veterinary care is required to figure out the cause.

Continue attempting to contact your veterinarian. Amphotericin is used to treat bacterial and yeast infections in birds, but you'll need an appropriate dose for the second bird. This you'll have to get from the vet as we are legally prohibited from recommending doses for prescription medications. If you don't have experience handfeeding, contact a local breeder or avian vet. In the meantime, a soft diet (such as a handfeeding formula) can be offered. Keep the bird warm and as stress free as possible.

Thanks for reaching out about Nanu. A veterinarian needs to be visited. Vomiting in small birds is serious as they have few caloric reserves. Ingestion of foreign bodies, toxic elements, kidney or liver disease, can all be suspect. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Tweety. This bird definitely needs to see a veterinarian, soon. Impossible to tell you if it is going to die or can be fixed, but the longer you wait, the poorer the prognosis. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Candy and Tweety. Heat support in the 80-85 F range can give comfort. With both birds ill, inhaled or ingested toxins, a virulent bacterial or viral disease are probable and a veterinary visit is needed ASAP, as birds have little reserves to fall back on. Good luck.