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My budgie is sick and I can't find an avian vet. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

I think my Budgie is sick. What can I do for him? I’m having a hard time finding an avian vet in my area.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 29th, 2017

Use this link to the Association of Avian Veterinarians website to find an avian vet near you. http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803 In the meantime, keep Watson warm and as stress free as possible. Clean and sanitize his cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. If he eats a pelleted diet, you can soak it in warm water to make a mash. A handfeeding formula can also be offered if necessary. If he is having difficulty perching, lower the perches and pad the bottom of the cage in case he falls.

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