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My bird is sick, vomiting, and won't eat. What should I do right now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old

Hi! My friend's bird is sick. She keeps vomiting, and refuses to eat her food. What do you recommend to do?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2017

Tweety bird needs to be seen by an avian veterinarian immediately. These guys are so little that they can decompensate quickly when sick. Vomiting and anorexia in a bird this size can quickly become fatal.

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