{"id":143653,"date":"2024-03-26T17:47:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T22:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windycityparrot.com\/?p=143653"},"modified":"2024-03-26T17:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T22:47:48","slug":"what-are-some-signs-that-a-pet-bird-is-not-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?p=143653","title":{"rendered":"What Are Some Signs That a Pet Bird is Not Healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Some signs that a pet bird is not healthy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">General Physical Appearance:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Ruffled or unkempt feathers, changes in vocalization, fluffed feathers, reduced appetite, weakness, drooping wings, distended abdomen, listlessness, inactivity, depression, reluctance to move, sleeping more than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Behavioral Changes: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Unusual tame behavior, irritability, agitation, biting, any change in regular attitude or personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">It&#8217;s important to differentiate between &#8220;hormonal&#8221; behavior vs. behavior triggered by illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Eyes:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> Closed eye, ocular discharge, redness of the eye or eyelids, cloudy eyes, bulging eye (exophthalmos), swelling in or around the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"10 Symptoms of a sick parrot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/APvHyaGWQYs\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Respiratory Issues:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> Labored breathing or open-mouth breathing, tail bobbing with each breath (tail bobbing), nasal discharge, sneezing (excessive), wheezing or wet breathing, coughing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Skin and Feathers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> Abnormal feathers (dull color, texture, shape), bleeding from blood feathers or pin feathers, prolonged molt, feather changes (abnormal color, chewed, plucked), skin issues like flakiness or sores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Many of these signs can be attributed to poor nutrition ie lack of vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Musculoskeletal Problems:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> Sore feet or wings, lameness or shifting of body weight, swollen joints, paralysis, and generalized weakness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">We have seen far too long pets birds are regularly allowed to sleep on grooming perches that can wreak havoc on a pet bird&#8217;s feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/product\/nekton-calcium-plus-for-birds-35-g\/<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Digestive and Urinary Issues:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> Polyuria (excess water passed with each dropping), diarrhea (mushy or unformed feces), change in the color of droppings, staining of feathers around the vent (anus), and straining to defecate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This is another reason why wood shavings should be not used on the bottom of the birdcage which hides poop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"Signs And Symptoms Your Bird May Be Sick Or Require Intervention\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fna3lxKBqw0\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Neurological Symptoms:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> Balance problems, head tilt, falling, constant muscle twitching, seizures, and unconsciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Quick what&#8217;s your emergency veterinarian&#8217;s phone number?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If you notice any of these signs in your pet bird, it is crucial to seek veterinary care promptly as early detection of illness allows for timely medical attention and a better chance of recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Citations:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.aav.org\/resource\/resmgr\/pdf_2019\/AAV_Signs-of-Illness-in-Comp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">AAV Signs of Illness in Companion Birds &#8211; PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/recognizing-the-signs-of-illness-in-pet-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Recognizing the Signs of Illness in Pet Birds ~ VCA Animal Hospitals<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/veterinarypartner.vin.com\/default.aspx?pid=19239&amp;id=9719487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Signs of Illness in Pet Birds ~ Veterinary Partner<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Written by Mitch Rezman and the Windy City Parrot Content Team<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some signs that a pet bird is not healthy include: General Physical Appearance: Ruffled or unkempt feathers, changes in vocalization, fluffed feathers, reduced appetite, weakness, drooping wings, distended abdomen, listlessness, inactivity, depression, reluctance to move, sleeping more than 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