My budgie's tail is bobbing. Is this a serious health concern?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Amazon | Male
My budgie is bobing tail so budgie will die or what??
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Published on March 10th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Budgie. This is often a sign of serious respiratory disease. The tail is bobbing to assist in inspiration, like a billows. A veterinary visit is needed as soon as possible. Possibilities include a bacterial or fungal infection, enlarged organ (liver, spleen), or pain. Good luck.
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Published on August 29th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Kiwi. Tail bobbing is often associated with breathing difficulty. This can be due to a respiratory infection, enlarged organ (liver, spleen), nutritional deficiencies or excesses (overweight) and others. Regurgitation can also be a sign of illness, with the above mentioned or ingested foreign bodies, toxicities. A veterinary visit is recommended, especially if continues to regurgitate or have increased breathing problems. Good luck.
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