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African Gray has crusty nostrils. Should I take my bird to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 18 years and 2 months old

Our African Gray has crust like stuff in his nostrils what can we do to help? Or should he be seen by a vet

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

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

Published on March 3rd, 2018

Hi and thank you for your question, The most common cause for that would be vitamin A deficiency with or without upper respiratory infection. Yes, it is recommended that you take Calvin to see a vet. Regards

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