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Why is my galah parrot on the floor, unable to move, and hiccuping?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

found our pink and grey galah on the cage floor unable to move and making hiccup noises

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out. Hopefully you have seen a veterinarian already. This appears to be a respiratory issue but could be infection (bacterial, fungal), enlarged liver or spleen preventing a deep inhalation, inhaled toxicity and more. Good luck.

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