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My budgie has cold-like breathing and sleeps more. Vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

My budgie her breathing sounds like she could have a cold she sleeping more she eating and drinking water fine do I need to take her two see a bird vet

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

Anytime a small bird like a budgie has abnormal breathing sounds I recommend they get checked out ASAP. This is because respiratory diseases can become very serious, very quickly so early diagnosis and treatment is important. Your veterinarian may need to do tests but in some cases an exam and antibiotics are what is needed.

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