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My budgie is struggling to breathe. What food can help its lungs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 7 months and 2 days old | 35 lbs

What should I feed my budgie to reduce it's respiratory problem?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 3rd, 2017

the respiratory problem is probably caused by an infection and has nothing to do with the food, you need to take him to an avian vet to get it checked and treated as he will probably need antibiotics.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 29th, 2018

    Breathing problems can be caused by various causes such as bacterial infection, fungal infection, windpipe worms and foreign bodies. you cannot treat it without knowing what is the cause first, if it is an infection he will need antibiotics, take him to an avian vet specialist ASAP.

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