Budgie car sickness, nail trims, and finding an avian vet near me?

Thanks for reaching out about Zap and including a picture. Regurgitation is common with birds who have ingested something toxic or causing a partial or complete obstruction. Metablic diseases such as renal or hepatic diseases can also cause regurgitation. Crop infections (bacterial, yeast or fungal) can make them nauseous. These small birds can not go too long without digesting food. Unfortunately there is little that can be done at home,, so finding a veterinarian with avian experience. By the map, you're not too far from Tacoma, but might have to travel to Seattle for a veterinarian. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out. If her nails are long, they need to be clipped whether at a veterinary clinic, an animal groomer or at home. If nails growing long rapidly, this could be an indication of a liver disease, so a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Try to train her to enter and be comfortable in the transport cage. Good luck.

Use this link to the Association of Avian Veterinarians website to find an avian vet near you. http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803 In the meantime, keep Watson warm and as stress free as possible. Clean and sanitize his cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. If he eats a pelleted diet, you can soak it in warm water to make a mash. A handfeeding formula can also be offered if necessary. If he is having difficulty perching, lower the perches and pad the bottom of the cage in case he falls.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Lucky is a handsome bird! I recommend searching for your closet veterinarian who sees exotic pets such as cockatoos. They will be the most experienced with handling birds in a safe and low stress manner, and know how to appropriately trim his claw. I hope this is helpful!

Thanks for your question, and I am sorry that you are losing birds in your collection. With the multiple losses that you are experiencing, I would suspect that there is an infectious process occurring (such as a bacterial infection, parasites, etc). You can attempt to provide supportive care through ensuring the cages are very clean, a proper diet, and adequate ventilation, but this may not be enough to prevent additional losses. There are services that allow for clients to submit their animals that have passed away for a necropsy (essentially an autopsy for animals). This may be an option for you. These are often associated with universities that have veterinary schools. They have instructions for handling and shipping online oftentimes, or you can call for instructions as well. I hope that gives you a place to start, and I wish you the best of luck.

It is possible! The quick can grow if the nails are not trimmed or worn down regularly. Having your vet take a look in person is a great idea, and they can show you how to keep the nails trimmed or filed, and point out any additional techniques.

Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do from home without veterinary care if she is already showing signs of illness. However there are some things that may help make her more comfortable to hopefully make it until your vet appointment. Keeping her in a small hospital cage that is kept warm can help with body temperature regulation. Perches should be low to the ground or removed completely, and soft bedding placed at the bottom of the cage in case she falls. Having food and water (if she is still eating on her own) in shallow dishes she can get in and out of even if weak is best. If she's not eating or drinking, you may need to make a slurry of baby bird food and water and drop feed it to her to help keep her energy up. Otherwise, monitoring her and any changes in her symptoms can help when your vet is able to see her.