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My cockatiel swallowed a piece of my lip piercing. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male

Hi, my cockatiel possibly swallowed a little piece of my lippiercing

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on March 23rd, 2019

If you believe Conk has ingested a foreign body it would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP, especially if he is showing any signs of illness such as vomiting, unable to pass stool, lethargy, loss of appetite, etc, which could indicate something is stuck.

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