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Why is my cockatiel vomiting smelly, bubbly liquid from its beak?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 70 lbs

My cockatiel is expelling something bubbly from his beak, it’s clear, and smelly, I think he’s vomiting and the vet doesn’t open for hours, what shoul I do

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on December 18th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Rue and including a photo. Provide heat support in the 80-85 F range, for aid. Remove perches and place a soft towel on the bottom of the cage. Only provide small amounts of water to drink. This could be a crop infection (bacteria, fungal, yeast), obstruction, toxicity and more. See your veterinarian first thing in the morning to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

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