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Is apple cider vinegar safe for my parakeet's vomiting and digestion?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female | 3 years and 11 months old | 1lb

hello, i have been reading about apple vinegar as good for parakeets namley for their digestive tract. i want to ask is it safe to administer apple vinegar in parakeets water and how much vinegar should be mixed with water. ive read that 5 ml per 500 ml should be given but thats just from forum posts im not sure... mine parakeet bas been vomiting and i can notice white foam sometimes before she swalows it again. i went to vet and got antibiotic but i dont have acces to avian vet.. thanks

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 2nd, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Bugie. Does she have the opportunity to chew on things she should not? Heavy metal toxicity (zinc, lead) are the most common causes of regurgitation. A radiographs at any veterinary clinics should be able to determine easily. The prognosis is good with treatment. Apple cider vinegar might help with a decrease of bacteria in the water but is not a treatment for an intestinal infection. Other causes include metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), infections, toxicities, viral or fungal diseases and more. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some aid but is not a treatment. Good luck.

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