Why is my active parakeet losing weight despite eating normally?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male
My parakeet male is one year old he is active as before for about a month .He eats but he l think he lost some weight.
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Published on August 1st, 2017
I would recommend getting a small scale (possibly a food scale) and weighing ZR every day for a week. IF he weight decreases but goes back up I would not be to concerned. IF you find his weight decreases over the week but he is still eating I would recommend taking him to the vet for blood work. weight loss could be a sign of illness in ZR. With his young age I really think it is most likely a normal change in weight due to growing and maturing
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Published on August 26th, 2017
Some time birds will eat only the food they really like. It is like when we eat pizza over salad because it taste better. I would recommend taking away the high fat food he loves and try to offer him more well rounded diet. I would monitor his weight closely to make sure he is not losing weight. If he still won't eat/acting sick or having weight loss I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian for a good exam and different attempts. Hope that helps
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