Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo
  • Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!

    rewards header
    Become a member today!
    Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
    Petco Pay LogoBecome a credit card member today!

    Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
    when you use Petco Pay!

    APPLY NOW
    Learn More About Petco Pay Benefits

Cockatiel inactive, sleeping/eating more. When to see a vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 21 days old

Hi, My bird (Cockatiel) seems to be recently inactive and has been relating to symptoms of sickness or disease. He sleeps way more than usual and eats a lot more than before. What can I do, or get for my bird, should I take him to an avian or just wait for him to get better. Also just to get you to know it’s currently in the summer and his wings were trimmed when he very young. He was born 22/6/2017.

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2017

Poko is probably ill, but i couldn't tell you what is wrong based on these very general symptoms, you will need to take him to an avian vet where a blood test and faecal exam will be done to determine what is the cause of the disease before it can be treated. i recommend having it done ASAP.
Vote Icon3Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Smart Picks for Smart Questions

Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Share

Styled arrow button