Common Parrot Diseases & Solutions: What to Do When You

Section 1: Symptoms of Parrot Illness

1. Lethargy and Diarrhea: If your parrot exhibits signs of drowsiness and diarrhea, it could be suffering from an intestinal disorder caused by bacterial infection or possibly due to parasitic infestation.

2. Difficulty Breathing and Rapid Breathing: Parrots are particularly susceptible to aspergillosis, a fungal infection often found on fruits and vegetables stored for more than 12 hours. This fungus can also thrive in moldy peanuts, spoiled bird food, and damp, dirty environments. If your parrot is inadvertently exposed to such fungi through feeding or exposure, it may contract the infection, leading to breathing difficulties and rapid breathing.

3. Lack of Appetite, Lethargy, and Huddling: These are clear indicators that your parrot is unwell. If you notice these symptoms, regardless of the cause, it's crucial to keep your parrot warm by maintaining the environment at around 2830°C. If your parrot continues to huddle in a corner, increase the temperature further. If its wings are spread out, it indicates that it feels warm, and you can move the heating lamp slightly away. Ensure your parrot has access to plenty of fresh water and food. If it refuses to eat, offer a small amount of glucose water or administer a crop needle to provide energy. Remember to keep the glucose water fresh, changing it every 12 hours.

Section 2: Identifying the Cause of Parrot Illness through Feces Observation

Many diseases in parrots can be detected through the appearance of their feces. Here's how to interpret these signs:

1. Green feces often suggest internal parasites, food poisoning, or simply overeating green vegetables. If your parrot appears otherwise healthy, it might just have consumed too many green veggies without any serious issue.

2. Brown, smelly diarrhea is typically a sign of bacterial infection.

3. Bloody feces may indicate abnormal organ function, such as tumors, or that the parrot is preparing to lay eggs. Excessive green, solid feces could also mean it's preparing to lay or has overeaten. On the other hand, if your parrot has less feces, it might not be getting enough to eat.

These are the methods introduced by Oxygen Pet Doctor for identifying parrot illness symptoms and determining the condition through feces observation. It is advisable for owners to pay close attention to their parrot's behavior and appearance to detect any abnormalities promptly and address them accordingly.