Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 5 days old
Hi my canary jasper is lying on bottom of the cage and is breathing really hard I love him and do not want him to die if you can tell me what is wrong or if is normal for a bird to cill out on bottom of cage Thanks Mia Milanese
1 Answer
Published on March 10th, 2018
These concerning signs could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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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