My Sun conure is constipated and sick. When should I see a vet?

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My 8yr old Sun conure seems to be constipated. He tries and doesn't go to bathroom, whatever comes out is a bit solid. His eyes are watery, I described him as male but we don't actually know it's gender. Pet's info: Bird | Conure | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 4 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Poor Sweeney! If you don't know his gender and he is acting constipated or unable to pass any stool at all, it would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP. There are several possibilities such as actual constipation, a blockage in the GI tract, something stuck, or, if he is actually a girl, a stuck egg (egg-bound). You may be able to feel something stuck by feeling in front of his vent. In some cases, gentle massage can help whatever is stuck pass, however if there is an egg stuck you run the risk of accidentally breaking it while still inside and causing more issues. Veterinary care is best to try and remove any blockages and find the initial cause for it in the first place, such as illness or nutritional problems.

My Sun conure is constipated and sick. When should I see a vet?

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