My parakeet has diarrhea. How can I help my bird with loose droppings?

Submit a sample to your veterinarian to diagnose parasites or bacterial/fungal overgrowth. Discontinue feeding fruits and vegetables until the stool is normal, then introduce one at a time slowly. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the cage bottom and change them daily until his droppings are normal. Provide plenty of fresh, clean water. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible. If he develops lethargy, loss of appetite or if the droppings don't begin to firm up in the next 24 hours, have him examined by your vet or an experienced avian vet.

Hello there, Sometimes diarrhea can be caused by any change of diet. Pelleted diets are overall much better for budgies though, so your choice of diet is great! If the diarrhea continues or any other signs develop, such as lethargy or decreased appetite, please seek care of your budgie's veterinarian. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Without examining your bird in person, or knowing any other symptoms beside "loose stool" it would be impossible to tell what is going on with Kiwi. If she is listless and doesn't seem to be doing well, or has an infection, speaking with the vet that examined her and prescribed the antibiotic syrup is best as they will best know her case history. Keeping her warm, in a clean cage, and with easy access to food and water can help. Making sure she is eating a balanced diet and not just sunflower seeds (which are very fatty and could be causing the diarrhea) can also help to get her feeling better. If the medication isn't helping or she isn't feeling better, seeking another appointment in person is best.

Consider a recheck with an experienced avian veterinarian. Submit a sample of the droppings to diagnose parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Discontinue feeding any fruit or vegetables until the droppings are normal. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, perches and toys. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the bottom or the cage and change them daily.

If your lovebirds are having diarrhea a good first step is to remove any extras such as treats, fruits, and veggies for a few days as these can cause diarrhea in some birds. Making sure they are on a lovebird diet. [This shop page](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/bird/bird-food-and-treats#facet:430577611111810198105114100&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&) can give you some examples is best for optimal care. If the diarrhea continues, deworming the birds to remove any parasites is another step you can take, however if the problem persists it is best to bring them into a vet for an exam and care to rule out any more serious issues such as illness or infection.

Unfortunately, those are symptoms that need to be seen in person by a vet, because they are not possible to diagnose over the internet. If multiple of your birds are having loose stools and are housed together, I would be concerned there is something going on such as a contagious illness, parasites, nutritional issue, or unclean environment. Treating for parasites and making sure all birds have access to fresh food and water and a clean environment may help. Separating out any sick birds until they recover may also help. If the problem continues, your bird(s) worsen, or they do not improve with home treatment, then you will need to find a vet in your area that can take a look at them and determine the problem.

Thanks for reaching out about Sarikiz and including pictures. Intestinal infections, liver disease, and kidney disease are some of the common causes for loose stool/diarrhea. Lees likely for an ingested foreign body if the clinical signs have persisted for this long period of time. Keeping her cloaca (vent) clean with a warm wet washcloth might help decrease discomfort. A veterinary visit is probably needed for a diagnosis and treatments. Good luck.