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My cockatiel still has diarrhea and fatty liver. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 18 years and 6 months old

I took my 12 year old cockatiel to Bayfield vet as a result of diariea I was told he has the beginning stage of fatty liver I am changing hi s food to pellets from seed and the vet gave me a probiatic to sprinkle on his food a week ago and he is still having diariea and he likes to sit in the bottom of his cage alot what should I do

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 30th, 2017

Consider a recheck with an experienced avian veterinarian. Submit a sample of the droppings to diagnose parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Discontinue feeding any fruit or vegetables until the droppings are normal. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, perches and toys. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the bottom or the cage and change them daily.

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