My parrot flew into a door frame. Does he need a vet for concussion?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Bobo flew into a window. If you believe that he could be injured in any way, I recommend having him evaluated by your nearest veterinarian. Bird's may hide their clinical signs, so subtle signs such as a wing droop or fluffed feathers may indicate underlying disease/injuries. Your veterinarian may recommend x-rays to evaluate for any orthopedic (boney) injuries, which may require the placement of a splint or bandage. If he continues to act normally (eating, drinking, passing normal feces/urates) and perching normally, he will likely be OK. I hope this is helpful!

Thanks for reaching out about Sophie. A veterinary visit as an emergency is recommended, as head traumas respond better with trying to prevent brain swelling as opposed to trying to fix it after swelling. Keeping in a dark and quiet place could help to decrease stimuli. Good luck.

She likely was disoriented afterwards and has since recovered. She should be fine going forward. Monitor for lethargy or difficulty perching in the future and have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian if necessary.

Thanks for reaching out about Kody. A veterinary visit would be a good idea to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. A concussion or neck injury are possible. Monitor appetite and water consumption. If a cooler evening, provide heat support in a 80-85 F range. Good luck.

Some neurologic, muscular, diseases processes, and nutritional issues can cause similar symptoms. It would be best to bring Parrot into a local vet ASAP to have him examined, bloodwork taken and possible X-rays taken to look for underlying issues and provide treatment. In the meantime, making sure he is kept calm and quiet, can still access food and water (and is eating a balanced diet of seeds and pellets for budgies) and separating him from any other birds in the cage can help him feel more comfortable until the underlying cause can be determined.

It sounds like Emperya is badly injured. Without examining him and knowing what injuries have happened, it would be impossible to tell if he would make it. Many vets are still open for emergency situations, so it is best to contact your vet or an emergency clinic ASAP to get him in for care.

If he continues to act abnormally, I would be concerned about an injury and recommend he visit his vet. A loud scream definitely doesn't mean he hurt himself, but sustained lack of interest in play would make me very concerned. I hope he continues to return to normal.