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Lovebird has diarrhea. What food and medicine should I give?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Lovebird | Male

Which medicine and which food or seeds should be given in loose motion to Agapornis roseicollis (australian lovebirds).

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on November 8th, 2018

If your lovebirds are having diarrhea a good first step is to remove any extras such as treats, fruits, and veggies for a few days as these can cause diarrhea in some birds. Making sure they are on a lovebird diet. [This shop page](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/bird/bird-food-and-treats#facet:430577611111810198105114100&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&) can give you some examples is best for optimal care. If the diarrhea continues, deworming the birds to remove any parasites is another step you can take, however if the problem persists it is best to bring them into a vet for an exam and care to rule out any more serious issues such as illness or infection.

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