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Why is my canary bird coughing, losing feathers, and has blue feet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Canary | Male | 0.3 lbs

I have a canary bird he is more than 5 years old. He is having red poops i gave him a medicine from a local vet which made his poops normal but he is still having cough or difficulty in breathing. His neck hairs are gone and his feet are turning blueish. Though he is still active is eating properly.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 22nd, 2017

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). An immediate clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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