Best Foods for Parrot Diarrhea & Lack of Energy

Section 1: Diarrhea Caused by Catching a Cold or Poor Diet

Parrots often suffer from diarrhea due to factors such as catching a cold, consuming unclean food, or eating spoiled items. This can lead to a烦躁 demeanor in the parrot, and in severe cases, they may tuck their heads into their wings, causing their feathers to droop, both on their wings and all over their bodies.

What can help? For mild cases, you can offer a little garlic water and probiotics. It's essential to use probiotics specifically formulated for parrots, but if those are unavailable, you can opt for veterinarygrade probiotics. If this doesn't work, you can crush a fifth of a tablet of terramycin into a powder and mix it with water for feeding. However, be cautious with the dosage, as too much medication can be fatal to the parrot.

Section 2: Chronic Diarrhea Due to Parrot Enteritis

Longterm improper feeding practices can lead to parrot enteritis. This often occurs when owners feed their parrots a haphazard mix of foods or when they go for extended periods without feeding, followed by a sudden overfeeding. This can weaken the parrot's intestinal immunity, allowing bacteria to thrive. Symptoms of enteritis include a lack of energy, decreased appetite, frequent defecation, and feces sticking to the anal area.

Treatment Options:

Feed your parrot on a regular schedule with measured portions, and always provide fresh water and clean food.

Give your parrot a glucose solution with 23g of probiotics, administered twice daily, 0.51ml each time. During diarrhea, you can add 1020mg of activated charcoal powder to the water. For severe diarrhea, use 0.21mg. Continue this treatment for three days.

Section 3: Diarrhea Caused by Parasites

Internal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and coccidia, can also cause diarrhea in parrots. Severe infections may lead to symptoms like loss of appetite, anemia, weight loss, and fluffedup feathers. Young parrots infected with parasites may experience stunted growth, gradual weight loss, and weakness, potentially leading to death. Coccidia is particularly harmful to birds, causing bloody diarrhea and a lack of energy, with a mortality rate of up to 50% in young birds infected with this parasite.

Solutions: Use birdspecific internal dewormers, such as Keguo Erheyi. If you cannot find medication at home, consult a veterinarian. Additionally, poor hygiene in drinking water and food is often the main reason for parrot parasitic infections. It's crucial to maintain cleanliness in your bird's environment.

For more information on what to feed your parrot for diarrhea, check out our article "Can a Parrot's Diarrhea Heal on Its Own?" for further insights.