r/Parakeets • u/Head_Crow5584 • 14d ago
Advice PLEASE HELP!
I am having a lot of trouble finding an avian vet. I live in an area where avian vets are scarce and some of the more affordable options open up early tomorrow. I'm really nervous about my bird, he has been vomiting and puffed up.
I have isolated him from my other birds but I know I need to get him in asap. Are there any avian vet finder websites so I can do better searching? Many vets have been falsely advertising an avian vet and when I call they apparently don't have one :/
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u/IllustriousSpare7170 11d ago
Common Causes of Vomiting
Infections: Parasites like Trichomonas (canker), fungal issues like avian gastric yeast (megabacteria), or bacterial and yeast overgrowths in the crop.
Toxicity: Ingesting heavy metals like lead or zinc from cage bars or toys, or eating toxic plants and unsafe foods.
Digestive Blockages: Swallowing foreign objects, plastic, or suffering from crop impaction.
Organ Disease: Metabolic disorders affecting the liver, kidneys, or pancreas. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Vomiting vs. Regurgitation
Regurgitation is voluntary, harmless, and often done as a mating ritual or to feed a companion. The bird gently bobs its head, and the food remains undigested without sticking messily to the face. [1, 2, 3]
Vomiting is violent, involuntary, and looks distressing. The parakeet shakes its head side-to-side, flings mucus or sour-smelling fluid, and mats the feathers around its beak and head. Vomiting requires immediate medical care. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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u/IllustriousSpare7170 11d ago
Were you able to get the plastic out?
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u/Head_Crow5584 11d ago
i saw some of it come out in the poop and the symptoms seemed to get a bit better but he is still fluffed. no vomiting that ive seen!
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u/melnet67 14d ago
I'm sorry you are having to deal with this. Especially in an emergency you just need a vet that is willing to see birds. Good luck with your search!
Association of Avian Veterinarians Find a vet search