Why is my budgie sick, shaking head, throwing up undigested seeds?

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My budgie has been shaking her head and being sick spraying undigested seed around she has been on and off doing this but now appears fluffed up and unwell I have taken her to a vets but they do not do blood tests and have given her antibiotics to put in her water she has lost weight aswell. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about chicken. A radiograph should be taken as ingested foreign bodies. Small pieces of metal with lead or zinc, are very common causes of regurgitation in birds. These metals usually show up well on radiographs. Other foreign bodies can cause gastrointestinal obstructions, resulting in vomiting. Liver or kidney disease, a viral disease called avian bornavirus are other possibilities. Antibiotics in the water are a poor choice for administration as there is no control over dosing. Sick animals drink little water. A veterinarian with more avian experience is recommended. Good luck.

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