My budgie is sick: sneezing, breathing, not eating. What to do?

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• Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 16th, 2017

  Unfortunately i do not know what she died from, these are very general symptoms of a very sick bird, these same symptoms will occur with almost any severe disease. it could have been an infection or maybe something she ingested. for the next bird make sure you disinfect the cage if you are going to use the same cage, try avoiding metallic toys and try feeding her bird fruit pellets only.

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on September 10th, 2018

  My condolences on the loss of your little bird. Without a post mortem examination, it would be very difficult to determine the cause of death. She may have been quite ill for some time and simply succumbed to whatever illness she had. Birds are very adept at concealing any illness or injury until they are very sick.
  Try to spend some more time with your remaining bird. Make sure he continues to eat and drink and monitor for any lethargy, loss of appetite or loose droppings. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible. You may want to have him examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to confirm good health in case your other bird died from something contagious.

  

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