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My cockatoo is sleepy after vet visit and nail trim. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 year and 1 month old

I have taken my cockatoo to the vet today to have him showered and nail triming, and he came home so sleepy and inactive.. he was sleeping all the time.. is that normal?

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2017

If they had to gas or sedate him to do this I would definitely expect him to be sleepy. If they didn't it could be that ideas stressful for him and he's very tired. If he doesn't perk up have him examined.

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