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Why is my parakeet breathing rapidly and sneezing? What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | unneutered | 1.1 lbs

Why is my parakeet breathing rapidly and sneezing

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Frost. Increased respiratory rate and sneezing is often a clinical sign of a respiratory problem. Causes of this can include primary infections (bacterial, fungal, viral), heart disease, abdominal organ enlargement (liver, spleen), toxic exposure (cooking with teflon, smoke, other aerosols), and more. A veterinary visit for assessment and to provide a diagnostic/treatment plan is required to determine a cause and therefore treat effectively. Good luck.

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