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My bird was stepped on. How can I calm her and help her recover?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

Tweety was accidentally stepped on.. we don't know what exactly happened but she lost feathers from her tummy and is petrified. There are no traces of blood. What should i do to calm her down.. she is in her cage rn and quite shaky.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 17th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Tweety. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some aid. Monitor food and water intake. If there is the possibility of internal damage, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess. Good luck.

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