Why is my budgie tired, breathing rapidly, and struggling to poop?

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My budgie gets easily tired when flying. He lands on the floor and breathes rapidly. He also moves his tail sideways when he tries to poop and he's been quieter than he used to. Pet's info: Bird | Domestic Fowl | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Dudo. Lipomas or fatty deposits are a common condition of budgies, and can be large enough to impinge on the cloacal area, making it difficult to defecate. Fat deposits can also happen in the liver and abdominal cavity that can reduce respiratory capacity. Diet is the primary cause, too much seed. If continues to have breathing concerns, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess for secondary bacterial infections. Good luck.

Why is my budgie tired, breathing rapidly, and struggling to poop?

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