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My budgie and lovebirds have watery poop and swollen vents. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 6 years old

Hello I really need you help, i love birds and have 5 budgie and 2 lovebirds, one of them is a 6 years male budgie, who last few days dont seems ok, i mentioned he has difficalty to poop and when do, its only ,watery' lika diarrhea, (even lovebirds have the same problem last few weeks) this budgie loves to eat everything in my food, maybe its liver diseas , i am afraid. Yesterday also mentioned near the vent is getting bigger/larger so can you help me please we dont have any avian veterinarian

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 2nd, 2018

Unfortunately, those are symptoms that need to be seen in person by a vet, because they are not possible to diagnose over the internet. If multiple of your birds are having loose stools and are housed together, I would be concerned there is something going on such as a contagious illness, parasites, nutritional issue, or unclean environment. Treating for parasites and making sure all birds have access to fresh food and water and a clean environment may help. Separating out any sick birds until they recover may also help. If the problem continues, your bird(s) worsen, or they do not improve with home treatment, then you will need to find a vet in your area that can take a look at them and determine the problem.

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