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My parrot is sick, vomiting and sleepy. What should I do now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Conure | Female

My parrot vomited and dozed off a few times. I'm curious about the first aid method.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 10th, 2019

Vomiting is not a normal sign in parrots, and if Hong is also seeming to lose her balance, seems disoriented or confused, or is otherwise not acting normally, I would recommend bringing her into a vet ASAP as these are concerning signs. Until you can get to the vet, keeping her in a warm hospital cage with low, flat perches in case she falls, and food and water dishes that are easy to get in and out of can help, however if she is losing balance, disoriented, or can't keep food down, veterinary care is needed.

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