What to do when my parrot has seizures and there's no avian vet?

If possible, the cause of the seizure activity should be diagnosed. Afterwards, an effective treatment or control regimen can be recommended. Seizures in birds can be caused by trauma, infection, tumors or neurological disorders. Start a seizure log. Note length of seizures, time of day/night, diet, behavior before/after and any other pertinent information. This may help the veterinarian diagnose the cause. Consider a consult with a veterinary neurologist. If one is not available, the local veterinarian may be able to consult with one via phone after an exam.

I would strongly recommend a veterinary check up as soon as possible to determine the underlying cause of the seizures and give appropriate treatment. Infectious diseases affecting the central nervous system, nutritional causes, toxicities, secondary seizures (liver problems), metabolic diseases (hypoglycemia and hypocalcemia) are only few of the differentials. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I would be concerned that something serious is going on with your bird. Weakness and seizure activity can be a sign of progressive liver disease. Ideally you should find an avian veterinarian in your area that can help diagnose what is going on with Tequila. The vet will most likely recommend lab work and possibly X-rays. I’m sorry we can’t be of more help. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hi and thank you for your question, Seizures are a serious condition. You will need to get him to an avian vet because 1) he needs to be diagnosed correctly before any treatment can be given. 2) it is not possible to prescribe medications online without examining the patient. Regards

Thanks for reaching out about Harley. A veterinary visit is recommended in an attempt to determine the cause of the seizures. Many conditions can be treated or managed. At the minimum, anti-convulsive medications can improve quality of life. Good luck.

Hello there! I'm sorry to hear about Machete's seizures. Birds are very hard to diagnose, and seizures can happen with several different disorders of birds, including kidney disease, liver disease, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), amongst other bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. If Machete isn't responding to the current treatment, I would ask your veterinarian to investigate other possible causes of the seizures, and potentially try another treatment. While the bloodwork results you posted could certainly be indicative of kidney disease, there is also some indicators of fatty liver disease (which can also cause seizures) and/or atherosclerosis (which happens to be more common in Quaker parrots). This is especially true if Machete has been on a high-seed diet, which is high in fat and can contribute to these diseases. There are other diagnostic tools that can be utilized to come to a definitive diagnosis, such as biopsies and more sensitive blood tests. Please consider reaching out to your veterinarian for further evaluations and treatment so that Machete can get well. Best of luck to you and Machete!

Thanks for reaching out about Mitthu. Concerns are that he is having a seizure. Seizures can be due to nutritional deficiencies, liver or kidney disease, several viruses, exposure to toxins, etc. A veterinary visit is recommended for assistance with a diagnostic/treatment plan. At that time review diet, as calcium, protein and vitamin A deficiencies can be common causes. Good luck.