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Why is my new bird breathing heavily and has hot feet? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male

I’m wondering what you think of going on with my bird, he suddenly started breathing heavily and his feet are hot, I haven’t seen this happen to him before and we recently got him

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 8th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Benji. Increased respiratory effort can be serious and a sign of an infection, enlarge internal organ (liver, spleen), pain, or other problems. A veterinary visit is highly recommended,the sooner the better. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some comfort. Good luck.

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