Parakeet Sick??

[cjf277]

I just recently adopted a parakeet and i have had him for about 3 days and it has come to my attention that he has begun to sneeze and cough. Also his stools are a bit loose but i just figured it was due to stress.. another thing sometimes his toe will twitch is that normal>? should i be concerned? is there anything i can do? I dont want to loose my friend ... thank you

[4HAND]

Please look in your phone book for an avian vet.This could be a respiratory issue and may need treatment ASAP.
Tena

[Beaks]

Stress will bring out hidden disease in an animal.

Take your bird to the vet.

[catschair]

I agree. And please let us know how your little one is doing!

[AngelPossibility]

Poor thing! My bird has had that sneezing problem too,don't worry and put the bird cage under a lamp and always keep the cage covered until the little guy stops sneezing! make sure that the bird gets plenty of excersise and during the summer put the bird cage outside maybe under a tree or hanging from a nail on the tree,away from predator's reach, but for the sneezing continue to check up on it everyday!

Get bettr soon tiny birdie!!

[christie99]

Birds, especially small ones go downhill very quickly when sick. Heat will help for a short time (think hours), but he needs to see a vet.