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What should I do about a smelly, growing lump on my budgie's back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

I wondering if you would know what I could use too treat a fungal looking lump on my budgie's back. It has been there for a couple months and has gotten a bit bigger. It has a bad odor to it. And I was wondering what creams I could use.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2017

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Charlie to an avian vet specialist, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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