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My budgie is holding its foot up. Is it injured? What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My budgie has been raising his foot now for a few days and avoids using it. I think he's injured. I'm very worried ):

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 5th, 2017

It looks injured indeed, it's probably not broken but it is painful and probably inflamed. you need to take Romeo to an avian vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will need anti inflammatories at the very least.

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