Conure wet sneezes, dark poop, tail bobbing, wheezing: Vet needed?

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Hello I have a green check conure and she's been having wet sneezes for about 6months (I took her to the vet twice when it first started and they said she seemed fine) also I've noticed some of her poop be really dark also I'm not sure if she's tail bobbing it kinda looks like it but I'm not sure bc it also looks like she's trying to keep balance. Also I hear her weeze kinda at night sometimes so idk what to do idk if I should take her back to the vet or not please help me. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 year and 10 months old | 0.19 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Have her rechecked by your veterinarian or by an experienced avian vet. You can find one here: http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803 Do this sooner rather than later, since by the time a bird is symptomatic, it is usually quite ill. The vet may submit a swab from the mouth for culture and sensitivity. This may identify any infection causing bacteria as well as the most effective antibiotic to use in treatment. Blood work may be submitted to assess major organ function. Do not worry, only a small sample is needed. A stool sample should also be submitted to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. In the meantime, clean and sanitize her cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the cage bottom and change them daily. A grate should be used to prevent her from reaching her droppings or fallen food that could be contaminated. Survey the area around her cage for any cold drafts or other negative stimuli. If you use air fresheners or essential oils, do not use them around her. The same goes for non stick cookware. The wheezing and tail bobbing may indicate respiratory infection which can usually be treated with antibiotics, but it can be caused by parasites or viruses which will not be affected by these medications.

Conure wet sneezes, dark poop, tail bobbing, wheezing: Vet needed?

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