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Why is my parakeet sick with milky white poop and extra cuddly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 7 months and 17 days old

My male parakeet has milky white discharge like diarea and wants to cuddle all the time .help.

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Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

Published on February 18th, 2018

Hi and thank you for your question, Sorry to hear about Indie. Unfortunately, there is not a lot you can do at home. You will have to take him to the the vet ASAP as this may be life threatening. Regards

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    These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Parasitic and bacterial gastrointestinal diseases can cause the signs you are describing. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like fecal analysis) may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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