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Why does my budgie have white beak buildup, voice change, and gulping?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 0.077 lbs

Hello my budgie has some sort of white build up where her upper and lower beak meets. Her voice has also changed a bit and she seems to be stretching her neck a lot and then doing a gulping motion. She has already been treated for mites and then a respiratory infection with baytril. Could she possibly have cadidiasis?

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Jessica Desrosiers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on July 9th, 2018

It's possible there is a yeast or another infection still ongoing, especially if her beak and cere are so flaky and there is buildup. Having your vet take another look and taking a sample to send off for testing or getting started on an anti-fungal may help resolve the problem. Making sure Little Blue is eating a healthy, balanced diet can also help ensure she's getting the right nutrition to help maintain a healthy body and combat any illness.
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