My cockatiel needs a vet, but I can't find one close. What to do?

Yes, an expert at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach would be glad to help you with your cockatiel. If you could please post again with your specific question about Okami, or you could request a consult with an expert online who can give you in-depth help.

Thank you for using PetCoach. I'm so sorry Tino Is sick. What you're describing is just general symptoms of a bird that doesn't feel well. They are non-specific signs, that could be due to a variety of illnesses. I would recommend a veterinary visit to see what maybe going on. Birds are very good at hiding their illness since they are prey species, so at the point you have noticed that he is feeling unwell he may actually be very sick. If you do not know of an avian veterinarian and this website may help you find one. Www.aav.org Keep him in a warm draft free location and try to tempt his appetite with treats her favorite foods in the meantime. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/sick-pet-birds-nursing-care https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/sick-pet-birds-recognizing-a-sick-bird Best of luck and thank you for using PetCoach.

Crestwood Animal Hospital in your area is listed as possibly seeing exotics/birds so you may want to give them a call if Rococo continues to act ill. In the meantime, keeping him warm in a separated hospital cage from your other birds, and eating and drinking may help with any illness. If the eye has any discharge, keeping it clean with a warm washcloth and free of debris may also help. You can also look for parasites or other skin issues around the eye that may need to be treated.

He needs to be seen by a veterinarian if he is ill. Providing a warm environment, simulating a warm incubator, could give aid, but a veterinary visit is warranted. Without knowing what the clinical signs are for the illness, can not give any other advice. Good luck.

It's impossible to diagnose anything from a picture but I don't see anything obviously abnormal from your pictures. It's always a good idea to get a new pet exam done by an avian veterinarian when getting a new bird. Www.aav.com can help you find one Birds for Dummies by Brian Speer and Gina Spadafori is a great general resource for new bird owners for care and training. Good luck and have fun with your new friend. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I'm sorry to hear Coko isn't feeling well. If he's acting ill and isn't wanting to eat or drink in addition to losing feathers, it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP. There are many possible causes for his symptoms including illness, infections, parasites, malnutrition, etc, and a complete exam in person is needed to help determine the cause. In the meantime, keeping him warm in a hospital cage separated from other birds, and continuing to give him food and water may help, but a vet visit is best.

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