Why is my cockatiel shaking, frothing, biting cage, and loose poop?

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My cockatiel seems to shake his head to and fro and froth like saliva comes from his mouth.he keeps biting the rods of the cages and loose droppings are noted.please help I don't have a avian vet here. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 5 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, those are very vague symptoms of illness that can be caused by a great number of things including GI upset, nutritional issues, parasites, illness, etc. You can try a few things at home first to see if it helps Ria improve. If you are feeding her many extras such as fruits and veggies, these can sometimes cause loose stool. Removing these extras and feeding only her regular balanced diet for a few days may help this clear up. If the problem continues, she may need to see a vet (if you don't have a bird-specific vet, a regular one may still see her) to check for parasites or other more serious issues which will need to be treated. If she is very ill, moving her to a hospital cage away from other birds to prevent the spread of illness and being picked on, and providing her easy access to food and water may help until you can get vet care.

Why is my cockatiel shaking, frothing, biting cage, and loose poop?

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