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Why is my cockatiel suddenly losing balance or falling over?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 15 years and 7 months old | 0.4 lbs

Do cockatiels ever display issues with balance?

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2017

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cockatiels can indeed present with signs of loss of balance-many times due to things like infections, trauma, neoplasia, etc. your vet may need to do a few tests to see exactly what is going on inside of your pet before you proceed further. I hope this helps!

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