My cockatiel may be sick?

EventHorizon123 · 11-10-2002, 12:38 PM

his nares are red and he is sneezing a lot. is he sick?

**DizzyDezzy** · 11-10-2002, 02:47 PM

Sounds like he's sick... Especially if there's wet stuff coming out of his nose... If not, he still mite be sick, or he might have just gotten something stuck in his nose (like some dust) and that can be really bed, too... Take him to anh avian vet as soon as you can!

**featherjinxer** · 11-10-2002, 02:52 PM

How long has it been going on?
It would probably be best to take him to the avain vet as soon as possible, especially since you say his nares are red, and he is sneezing a lot, and both more than normal for him.
He could also have a bit of dander or something stuck in one, which the avain vet will be able to get out.

**punchkin** · 11-10-2002, 07:32 PM

Definitely take him to an avian vet as soon as you can, hopefully its nothing serious! Best Wishes and let us know what they say!

gabrielle33 · 11-10-2002, 08:49 PM

Any signs of an upper respiratory tract infection in cockatiels (sneezing, nasal discharge, red nostrils, etc.) should be taken seriously b/c birds have very sensitive respiratory systems and problems can quickly escalate.

It might not be anything too serious, but you need to get it checked out.

Also, sometimes keratin and other dusty substances can build up in the nostrils, showering your cockatiel will help reduce that build up, or even just bringing the bird into a steamy bathroom.

EventHorizon123 · 11-10-2002, 08:59 PM

Thank you all. i will get him to a vet as soon as possible. i just hope he is all wright. :love

**Tviokh** · 11-11-2002, 01:06 PM

Going to a regular vet who "sees birds" will likely be a waste of time and money for you, and can cost your bird its life.

Please see an actual AVIAN vet for this matter: www.aav.org/vet-lookup to find an avian vet.