My budgie is on medication but still very sleepy. Should I see a vet?

Anytime a small bird like a budgie has abnormal breathing sounds I recommend they get checked out ASAP. This is because respiratory diseases can become very serious, very quickly so early diagnosis and treatment is important. Your veterinarian may need to do tests but in some cases an exam and antibiotics are what is needed.

It looks like your vet gave you an antibiotic and an anti-fungal medication. Without knowing what exam/diagnosis was given, it would be hard to determine if this is correct, but these are medications used for general illness in birds so if your vet suspects a general infection or illness, they would be given. If Sunny isn't improving on the medications, additional examination with your vet is best to try and pinpoint the causes.

Thanks for reaching out about your budgie. Trauma can be very stressful and will result in being quiet and scared. The concern is that he is quiet and falling asleep. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give comfort. Try offering a little water via a syringe or shallow bowl. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Kiwi. A damage flight feather should not alter flight significantly, as they can fly when they molt. Lethargy and sleeping during the day (to conserve energy) are clinical signs of being sick, the question is why. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some support. Monitor fecal production by a total cage clean-out. Sick birds often act like they're eating but aren't. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Multiple possibilities include ingestion of foreign material (metal, fabric, wood, etc.), metabolic concerns (liver, renal), infections (viral, bacterial) and others. Good luck.

Hi there! So sorry about your Sonya. She may be recovering as there was an improvement. However, when she was sickly prior to the vet visit, was she displaying the same behavior she is now? Was she fluffed up and perching on one leg before! If not, she may still be not feeling well. It would be a good idea to bring her in for a recheck. Let the vet take a look and make sure things are improving. If the vet suspects infection, and these antibiotics aren't really working as well as he/she would like, a culture may be recommended if the cloaca to check for vacteria/viruses, etc. to make sure the medications prescribed are appropriate.

If he is otherwise healthy, eating and drinking, and has periods of activity and chirping while he recovers, I wouldn't be too concerned, especially if the vet gave him the OK. If he makes a strange noise and had a rope around his neck for a long time, it is possible the vocal cords may be a bit bruised or strained, which could just take some time to heal. He may also hold his head in a strange position while resting if the area is still sore or healing. If he doesn't seem to improve over time, or shows any signs of illness, having your vet take another look is always best.

This sounds like Piku is pretty ill and needs to be seen by a vet. Vomiting and lethargy are both very general signs of illness, and since birds are very good at hiding being sick, if Piku is showing visible signs he should be treated by a vet in person. In the meantime, keeping him in a warm hospital cage with access to food and water may help, but if the problem persists, vet care is needed.