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Why is my cockatiel sneezing a lot? Could it be allergies or illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

So my cockatiel sneezes kinda a lot,could she have any allergies?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 15th, 2018

It's possible. Dust, dander, loose substrate at the bottom of the cage, respiratory issues, etc can all cause sneezing. If the sneezes and any discharge are clear, making sure the room Rimmie is kept in is clean and dust-free and closing any open windows may help. If you notice any discolored discharge, or she has other symptoms of illness such as not wanting to eat or drink, listless behavior, trouble breathing, etc, then this could indicate something more serious such as a respiratory infection which should be treated by a vet.

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