Help! Sneezing Parrotlet

Parrotlet1278

New member
Jun 25, 2019
3
0
Hey, we have a new baby parrotlet and she has been sneezing a lot. She is eating but slowling down when it comes to play. She is away from our other birds to be safe. She was playing this morning and talking but has stopped. She also is stratching her nare alot to. She is not hand tame yet. Any thoghts on the cause until we can get her to the vet next week. (We are bringing all of our parrots to the vet for their yearly checkup).
 

noodles123

Well-known member
Jul 11, 2018
8,145
472
Parrots
Umbrella Cockatoo- 15? years old..I think?
I would bring her sooner-- sounds like an infection of sorts---bird hide illness because showing it gets them killed. If you are seeing symptoms, it's serious enough that you should get her in ahead of the others.
 
OP
P

Parrotlet1278

New member
Jun 25, 2019
3
0
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #3
Ok, i will try to get her an appointment made for tomorrow in the morning. She is in my parents bedroom and we have runned a hot shower and it seemed to help a bit as she came down and eat for a while. Thanks.
 

noodles123

Well-known member
Jul 11, 2018
8,145
472
Parrots
Umbrella Cockatoo- 15? years old..I think?
Keep us posted- when you speak with the vet, emphasize that you are seeing symptoms and behavior change. If the are an exotics vet, this may or may not mean a ton to them, but if it's a certified avian vet, I would think that they would try and squeeze you in (just knowing that your bird is young and obviously not feeling well).
 

Scott

Supporting Member
Aug 21, 2010
32,673
9,789
San Diego, California USA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Parrots
Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
Welcome to you and your flock! Hopefully the vet will diagnose and properly treat the issue. Continuing the quarantine is best for all!!
 
OP
P

Parrotlet1278

New member
Jun 25, 2019
3
0
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #6
Just got back from the vet. She said rudee (parrotlet) has a lung infection. The vet belives that there is no danger for the others but there are tests being done to make sure rudee has no other illnesses on top of the long infection. Rudee will be kept away while we treat her and for a little after to be safe.
Rudee already is acting "better". She ate while in her travel carrier after the visit and drank drops from off the bars. Thanks.
 

Scott

Supporting Member
Aug 21, 2010
32,673
9,789
San Diego, California USA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Parrots
Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
I hope Rudee recovers quickly and comfortably. Assume the vet prescribed antibiotics or antifungals?
 

Most Reactions

Top