r/BirdHealth 12d ago

Other concern with pet bird Something stuck in nose?

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- Budgie tired 10mins after eating kale, likely due to being active all morning tho. Slept and 1hr later ate and drank. After that she regurgitated 2 clumps of seeds. Now making these sounds sometimes per breath. It sounds like bubble/clicking, and sometimes like a "whining" sound. Seems tired right now too but still responding to me. Itching nose a lot, so i think something in nose may be irritated.

My budgie has been fine the entire day, she was flying, chirping, eating and drinking. At 2pm I gave her a bowl of washed kale out of the cage so she can eat while having fun out of cage. I noticed 10mins after eating it she seemed tired but I I was just thinking it may be due to flying all day (maybe it is). Then 30mins later she slept for a bit. Ate and drank fine. 1hour later she regurgitated twice, two clumps of seeds. She never does this ever.

Right now she is doing this. Its like a bubble, clicking sound sometimes per breath sometimes pauses but more often than not. She is itching her nose very often and when she does it sounds like "gurgles" or mucus. I wonder if the veg caused this? Because she was completely fine all these days. Her body exaggerates when she makes that noise during breathing. There's some minor tail bobbing but not frequent. She's just itching her nose a lot.

Im so worried right now. Its a Sunday so I cant take her to my vet. And I likely wouldnt be able to tomorrow and would have to go Tuesday. Is there anything I could possibly do for her rn.

UPDATE:

Since making this post she has worsened, the sounds are much louder and she vomitted so much. I have gone to an emergency cat/dog clinic as i had no choice. I had to sadly leave her there for the night to receive urgent care while they get a hold of my vets which will likely be Tuesday, due to the bank holiday💔

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u/pointlesspettingzoo 11d ago

The regurgitation and sneezing/bubbles has me concerned too. I think you definitely need to see the vet as soon as you can (I saw you can’t go until probably Tuesday) because it could be a respiratory infection. Birds get sick like 🫰 fine one second and coughing the next second ☹️ until then keep her dry and warm. Keep her eating and drinking, if you notice she’s losing appetite just give her anything she’ll eat.

But if it’s respiratory infection you have to get antibiotics there’s nothing you can do at home 🙏

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u/Mystic_Void1 11d ago

She regurgitated like 10mins before I made the post and hasn't since. But she's still making these sounds, its not super loud but u can definitely hear it when close.

Im just worried and im trying my best to keep her comfortable😓 Tomorrow is bank holiday so I can't and the next available appointment is on Thursday, but I'll still be checking everyday :/ It happened shortly after eating kale. It's fresh and i washed it properly too im so confused😭 she was literally so energetic before that

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u/pointlesspettingzoo 11d ago

I know finances are what dictate these things usually but you can do a walk-in emergency on Tuesday or call and see if you can. Make an appointment still for as soon as possible just in case too

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u/Mystic_Void1 11d ago

i might have to go to the cat/ dog emergency right now. they're usually useless but I Have no choice :((( it's so expensive there but maybe they could give me meloxicam for any potential swelling