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Why is my budgie weak, trembling, not preening, and losing weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 6 months and 8 days old | 0.094 lbs

What type of disease does my bugdie have if he lost a lot of weight, he is weak, not preening, and is trembling.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 14th, 2017

Nutritional deficiency, liver or kidney disease, intestinal parasites or bacterial, viral or fungal infection are all possibilities. An exam with your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian is strongly recommended to diagnose the exact illness or injury. The vet can administer supportive care if indicated. Offer a commercial pelleted diet moistened with warm water or a hand feeding formula to stimulate his appetite and get some nutrition into him. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the veterinarian.

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