My cockatiel crashed, is breathing hard, and vomiting. Is he dying?

Unfortunately those are very general signs that Bubble may be ill and should be seen by a veterinarian in person. Extreme stress may also cause a bird to breathe rapidly or act aggressively. It is best to contact a vet near you to see if they treat birds or can point you to an avian vet if he continues to breathe rapidly. Until you can be seen, keeping Bubble in a warm hospital cage with easy access to food and water may help make him more comfortable, as well as keeping him in a calm, quiet area in case the breathing is worsened by stress/fear.

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.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that Baby is having trouble. Sounds like you need to take him to your veterinarian due to the behavior and clinical signs that you are describing. Your vet can perform a physical exam and then advise some tests to try to determine what is going on. They can run some quick tests in house such as a fecal wet mount and fecal smear to evaluate the organisms present. Birds can get something called AGY or Avian Gastric Yeast which can cause these types of problems. Also foreign bodies can be ingested even if the bird is caged constantly from toys, cage covers, etc. A cloacal swab can be obtained and sent out as well as bloodwork and x-rays. Once all of the tests are completed, a sound treatment plan can be put into place. So Sorry you are experiencing this problem with Baby. Good Luck

Thanks for reaching out about Chuck. Does he seem to be in pain? Is he perching? A veterinary visit is recommended to assess for injury, as fractures need to be set, bruises need to be soothed and other problems addressed. Try removing perches and place a soft towel on bottom. Move food and water to within reach. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F might give some comfort but is not a treatment in itself. Good luck.

I'm sorry that your bird is so ill. This is a definite respiratory emergency. Could be an inhaled toxin like from Teflon or smoke oor a serious infection. Your bird needs heat, oxygen and ER care. Keep warm and upright until you can get to the vet. Do not try to give the bird anymore to eat or drink. Good luck with your sweet baby.

Thanks for reaching out about Aquafina. This sounds serious and a veterinary visit is needed s soon as possible. A respiratory infection (bacterial, fungal), aspiration of food into the trachea, enlarged organs (liver, etc.) or infectious diseases like chlamydophilosis, are all possible. Heat support is important aiming for a constant temperature of 85-90 F. This is a case for a veterinarian not to be dealt with at home. Good luck.

If Girl is having trouble breathing after that little of activity I would be concerned there is an issue such as an upper respiratory infection or some sort of injury. Since breathing problems are concerning and serious, it would be best to try and get her to a vet in your area so that she can be examined and treated for any healthy problems. Keeping her warm, reducing activity, and eating and drinking may help, however a vet visit is needed to address the issue.