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Why is my lovebird lethargic, breathing heavily, and sneezing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 7 months and 26 days old | 2.205 lbs

My Lovebird is not active, it is breathing very heavily and it's also sneezing too much (5 mins, 5 mins gap) ,it always sleeps even though it sleeps the whole day and when it makes sounds, it's very low voice, it does not drink anything but eats TOO MUCH!, also there's no vet nearby! PLEASE HELP!

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 20th, 2018

I'm sorry to hear Frank isn't doing well, and by the symptoms you mentioned it sounds as if he's pretty ill. You mentioned you don't have a vet nearby, but if you can find any vet that may see him at all, that is best. There isn't much you can do at home without knowing the cause. You can try moving him to a hospital cage away from other birds that is kept warm and with easy access to food and water, however if he is having trouble breathing, gasping for air, or sneezing uncontrollably, seeking vet care is needed.

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