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My budgie is sick, fluffed, nasal discharge. No avian vet, what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

i have a budgie and i he is in problem. he sleeps most of the time with fluffed up feather and from there is clear fluid discharge from his nose. there is no avian vet in my city, what should i do? can you suggest me some medication or any procedure that i can do by myself,

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Pearl. It is illegal to recommend or prescribe any medications without seeing a patient, so that is not possible. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give comfort. Removing perches and providing a soft towel on which to stand will require less energy expenditure. Maybe a dog/cat veterinary can at least provide some antibiotics or consult with another veterinarian. There is a fair chance this is not bacterial in nature, including metabolic (liver, renal), ingested toxins (plants, metals), other. Good luck.

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