My cockatiel is fluffed up and sneezing. Is this a sign of illness?

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My cockatiel pikachu always fluffs up and sneezes A LOT! Is that a sign of a sickness? Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 2 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A fluffed up bird that is sneezing is sick, yes! I recommend having Pikachu to a vet as soon as possible, and ideally a bird specialist. If it is nighttime than an emergency centre may be able to provide supportive care (fluids and oxygen support) for overnight until a bird specialist can do tests to get an answer and more definitive medications. Birds often don't show signs of illness, so when they do they are very sick. I hope Pikachu feels better soon, but I would not take these signs lightly. Best of luck!

My cockatiel is fluffed up and sneezing. Is this a sign of illness?

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