My parakeet is vomiting and I can't reach a vet. What should I do?

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My parakeet is vomiting and the vet is not in the town at the moment,what should i do for now? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 8 months and 7 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

The first thing that you will need to determine is if he is vomiting or regurgitating. Regurgitating is not nearly as concerning as vomiting. With regurgitation, the bird will usually bring up a ball of mostly undigested food. With vomiting you'll see small pieces of more digested food and they will have more of a rapid head-flick motion rather than a bob motion (as seen with regurgitation). This link will explain more on how to tell the difference: http://www.animalhouseofchicago.com/locations/illinois/chicago-animal-house-of-chicago/articles/bird-vomiting-regurgitation If it is vomiting, then it is an emergency that requires special treatment. If there is no vet there, then I can help through an online consult. Regurgitation is less concerning, but can also indicate an infection or toxin that requires medication. You can wait one day and see if he returns to normal. Try feeding just a very small amount at a time. Also make sure he is drinking. You can put a little water in his mouth, but do not force it. Below is a link that explains regurgitation and vomiting a bit more. https://everythingbirdsonline.com/care-feeding/regurgitation-vs-vomiting/ I hope this helps and Milo feels better soon.

My parakeet is vomiting and I can't reach a vet. What should I do?

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