My Bird Is Vomiting!!

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

I believe Cookie, my 3 month old cockatiel, is vomiting. He has some
dried up liquid around his beak and the feathers around his beak.

I believe this began a few days ago. He used to be a very vocal bird, now he doesn't make a noise. His crop his also empty and he's sleeping more than usual. Other than that, he acting fine.

I'm extremely worried about him. Also, I don't think there are any avian vets where I am. There is a vet clinic in this country, but it's very far away from where I am and I doubt I'll be able to go there anytime soon.

Cookie is currently on a full seed diet ( I am trying to change it).

Is there anything I can do to help him overcome this problem?



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[texsize]

I am afraid this sounds very bad.
I don't believe it's something an untrained person can treat.
I would recommend feeding him with an eye dropper liquids to keep him for becoming dehydrated. In the US there is a product that is given to children and I cant spell it but it's called Pieda Light. I don't know what is equivalent where you are.

 

[charmedbyekkie]

If you still have his baby formula, try giving him that. Just make sure he doesn't get dehydrated, which means his food sources should have a good amount of liquid in the,. And keep him warm (but not too hot) and calm. Avoid shocking his body temperature (so ideally no showers/baths).

Others with more experience will be along. But I had something similar happen to Cairo - ultimately he was hospitalised for a few days because he was so dehydrated that they needed to put an IV port in and crop feed him.

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

If you still have his baby formula, try giving him that. Just make sure he doesn't get dehydrated, which means his food sources should have a good amount of liquid in the,. And keep him warm (but not too hot) and calm. Avoid shocking his body temperature (so ideally no showers/baths).

Others with more experience will be along. But I had something similar happen to Cairo - ultimately he was hospitalised for a few days because he was so dehydrated that they needed to put an IV port in and crop feed him.

Thank you so much for the reply!

I sent the baby formula to my uncle cause I thought I wouldn't need it any time soon but I think I'll be able to get it on Thursday at the earliest. Also Thanks for the other advice!



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[Scott]

I would try to expedite receiving the baby formula as it is likely the best bet for hydrating and nourishment.

This story may be of interest: https://maldivesindependent.com/society/first-veterinary-clinic-opens-in-maldives-143440

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

I would try to expedite receiving the baby formula as it is likely the best bet for hydrating and nourishment.

This story may be of interest: https://maldivesindependent.com/society/first-veterinary-clinic-opens-in-maldives-143440

Thank you for the reply

I'll try and buy the formula today, after school.​

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

Update on Cookie:

Cookie's gotten worse! He's sleeping on the bottom of the cage and breathing trough his mouth!

I'm really worried.​

 

[charmedbyekkie]

Call the avian vets that you know of.

Make sure you get formula into him immediately. If you can't get formula, get at least water or a fruit drink (blend/mash a fruit). You may have to crop feed him, but if you don't know anyone with experience who can do it for you, this is a bit risky.

Now, this next part is only based on personal experience - not medical knowledge:
If there are no avian vets around, see if you can't get a regular vet to give him subcutaneous fluid. This is to help hydrate him since that is his highest risk.

There could be a variety of causes for this illness, so you do need to find a vet who can do the tests:
- faecalysis (poop check)
- blood test (see their blood levels to make sure their organs are functioning properly)
- disease test
- x-ray (this is important to rule out metal poisoning)

...

Just adding, time is important here. Cairo survived because within 18 hours of his first vomit, he was seen by a vet, had most of his tests done, and was given formula. And within 2.5 days of his first vomit, he was hospitalised with an IV to hydrate him and regular crop feeding by the vet team. If he wasn't taken care of around the clock, he would have died.

Whatever you do, keep Cookie calm and not stressed. Try to feed him every hour, if not more frequently. Anything liquidy he'll eat, give it - we constantly offered formula, mashed banana, mashed squash, etc.

 

[HEEDLESS]

Oh no... POOR BABY... **HUGS**
This is bad... Could you take your baby bird to the vet for Emergency? Call them and say it's an ER. Maybe you already did by now. Hope things go well and your baby is recovery soon. **HUGS**



I am glad I have a very good relationship with my vet and his girls.. All I need to do is call and say "I am on my way with Kise..." and that is all.



Like Mr. Scott has said. Expedite your baby formula, and always have them stock. I always has baby formula at all times.. Even though, my baby Kise is 14months old.
I even have this stock in my place too.



https://store.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/RECOVERY-FORMULA-2oz/productinfo/RECOVERY2/

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[ChocolateChipCookiez]

Call the avian vets that you know of.

Make sure you get formula into him immediately. If you can't get formula, get at least water or a fruit drink (blend/mash a fruit). You may have to crop feed him, but if you don't know anyone with experience who can do it for you, this is a bit risky.

Now, this next part is only based on personal experience - not medical knowledge:
If there are no avian vets around, see if you can't get a regular vet to give him subcutaneous fluid. This is to help hydrate him since that is his highest risk.

There could be a variety of causes for this illness, so you do need to find a vet who can do the tests:
- faecalysis (poop check)
- blood test (see their blood levels to make sure their organs are functioning properly)
- disease test
- x-ray (this is important to rule out metal poisoning)

...

Just adding, time is important here. Cairo survived because within 18 hours of his first vomit, he was seen by a vet, had most of his tests done, and was given formula. And within 2.5 days of his first vomit, he was hospitalised with an IV to hydrate him and regular crop feeding by the vet team. If he wasn't taken care of around the clock, he would have died.

Whatever you do, keep Cookie calm and not stressed. Try to feed him every hour, if not more frequently. Anything liquidy he'll eat, give it - we constantly offered formula, mashed banana, mashed squash, etc.

Thanks for the reply.

I don't know any avian vets and even if there are any, I win't be able to go to the vet as it's very far away and school keeps me from going...

I am very worried about him and I fear that he won't make it.

I'll do my best to make sure he'll live​

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

Oh no... POOR BABY... **HUGS**
This is bad... Could you take your baby bird to the vet for Emergency? Call them and say it's an ER. Maybe you already did by now. Hope things go well and your baby is recovery soon. **HUGS**



I am glad I have a very good relationship with my vet and his girls.. All I need to do is call and say "I am on my way with Kise..." and that is all.



Like Mr. Scott has said. Expedite your baby formula, and always have them stock. I always has baby formula at all times.. Even though, my baby Kise is 14months old.
I even have this stock in my place too.



https://store.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/RECOVERY-FORMULA-2oz/productinfo/RECOVERY2/

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I don't think I can go to the vet. If I did go I'd have to miss one day of school at the least, which I would do, but my mom would not allow it. Also, there's no one to take me and Cookie there

I'm going to try and buy the formula today..​

 

[ChristaNL]

I am so sorry

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

I have a few questions/concerns...

My family is going to go to another island for the weekend, but I am not going. Mainly because I can't take Cookie. My mom told me that my uncle will take care of him but I fear it'll stress him out if I disappear all of the sudden and a man he only saw once in his entire life is feeding him.

But, since I'm not going, I will have to spend a few days in my uncle's house..how much will this stress him out? I will be with him most of the time so will that help out with his stress?

Also, my uncle's house has Air Conditioning and my brother said that Cookie probably has a crop infection () so when I am at my uncles house, I should keep the "dry" setting on the A.C to help with the infection. Is this true and should I keep the "dry" setting on?

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[ChristaNL]

If the infection is in the crop it does not matter what the setting on the airco is.
(birdfood and water go in there, not air)

Sorry to be harsh, but this is just plain common sense -If he is still lying on the bottom of the cage, not eating or drinking at all he will not be still alive in the weekend anyway.

I am sorry nobody wants to/ is able to bring that birdy to a CAV.
Although chances are that there is more going on than a simple crop-problem, but we will never know.

 

[Scott]

I have a few questions/concerns...

My family is going to go to another island for the weekend, but I am not going. Mainly because I can't take Cookie. My mom told me that my uncle will take care of him but I fear it'll stress him out if I disappear all of the sudden and a man he only saw once in his entire life is feeding him.

But, since I'm not going, I will have to spend a few days in my uncle's house..how much will this stress him out? I will be with him most of the time so will that help out with his stress?

Also, my uncle's house has Air Conditioning and my brother said that Cookie probably has a crop infection () so when I am at my uncles house, I should keep the "dry" setting on the A.C to help with the infection. Is this true and should I keep the "dry" setting on?

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Best thing you can do is remain with Cookie and attempt to feed formula. At this point the best situation would be to see most any vet that is willing to consult with an avian specialist. Many antibiotics used for mammals are effective for birds. I know this may not be possible, just restating. Not familiar with various A.C. settings, but sounds like the "dry" setting attempts to decrease humidity.

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

If the infection is in the crop it does not matter what the setting on the airco is.
(birdfood and water go in there, not air)

Sorry to be harsh, but this is just plain common sense -If he is still lying on the bottom of the cage, not eating or drinking at all he will not be still alive in the weekend anyway.

I am sorry nobody wants to/ is able to bring that birdy to a CAV.
Although chances are that there is more going on than a simple crop-problem, but we will never know.

I think he is doing a little better now..

He sleeps on his ladder, like he always has and we are feeding him baby formula so he's a little bit more perky.​

 

[Scott]

Nice to see progress, hope you continue to see improvement! Is Cookie taking food easily through an opened beak, rather than force-feeding?

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

Nice to see progress, hope you continue to see improvement! Is Cookie taking food easily through an opened beak, rather than force-feeding?

Well, she does open her beak when the tube comes towards her, but hates the fact we push it down her throat. We have tried feeding her with a spoon but she refuses to swallow.

The first time we fed her, she vomited up maybe half or less (probably less) of what we gave her.

I also hope to see more improvement. She's probably been sick for sometime now, as I only noticed the fact that she was sick 2 days ago.​

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

I have a question....

I am currently in my uncle's house and I have told him Cookie is sick. My uncle has given me a bottle with a yellowish liquid inside of it. My uncle said it's "multi-vitamins" and I should give it to Cookie. It does have a medicine smell to it. Should I gice it to Cookie?

My uncle does have experiance with birds and he also took out a rubber tube that Cookie swallowed while she was 2 weeks old.

Here's picture of the multi-vitamins​

 

[texsize]

I can only say that I wound never give my birds something I was not sure of.
You said your bird was doing a little better, is it eating/drinking on it's own?
If so I would not give it some unknown substance.

short of that maybe you could find out just what the stuff is and CALL a vet and ask if it's appropriate for a bird.