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my cockatiel is throwing up, he has done this about 5 ...


Sent to Pet Experts May 29, 2006 4:48 p.m.

my cockatiel is throwing up, he has done this about 5 times today, what should I do?

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Age: 6; Male; Breed: cockatiel

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keeping him quiet, and watching him. I have not restricted his food yet.
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May 29, 2006 5:16 p.m. (27 minutes and 43 seconds later)
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It is quite unusual for cockatiel to vomit. I would call the vet.

Vomiting is a serious symptom indicating heavy metal poisoning, block gizzard or crop infection. Immediate veterinary attention must be sought when dark green, white or clear droppings accompany vomiting.

http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/er/poisoning.html

http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/er/infections.html

Edited by Two_Westies on May 29 2006 at 5:17pm


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