Accepted Answer

Hello,

I'm sorry to hear that your bird is having this problem. When the neck is crooked, tilting the head to one side, there is often something causing a problem with balance. The falling may indicate that your lovebird is dizzy. These are symptoms that are not signs of one particular disease or condition. The symptoms can be caused by bacterial infections, fungal infections, injuries, viral infections, tumors, a stroke, or nutritional imbalances. It can be difficult to diagnose the exact cause.

The bird's food and water should be provided on the floor, but be sure the water isn't deep enough for him to drown. If he won't drink, you'll need to take steps to prevent dehydration. You can use a dropper or syringe to put a little water on the bottom of his mouth. You can also give Pedialyte in the same way. Try hand feeding him his favorite foods.

Since it's difficult to figure out the cause, even for a vet, the next step is often to see a vet for antibiotics. If the symptoms are caused by an ear infection, antibiotics will help. If they don't help, another treatment will be tried. If an injury is the cause, the bird may gradually improve. Viral diseases are usually fatal. Here is a site that will help you find an avian vet near you:

http://aav.org/vet-lookup/


If you have more questions about this, just let me know by clicking on REPLY. I hope your bird will reach a full recovery.

Anna

Expert:	MsAM
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Answered:	4/26/2009

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Have owned and/or raised parakeets, finches, cockatiels, and poultry over a period of thirty years.