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I have a cockatoo bird 9yrs ol;d he is very weak cant even stand up acts like he is dizzy or drunk it started yesterday I have given him water but wont eat his poop is milky and white have you seen this before what can I do thanks mike

Submitted: 98 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Bird
Value: $9
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 9

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just let him rest and gave him water and food

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Dear Mike:

 

Generally, by the time a bird starts to show signs of illness they are very sick, and have been so for longer than we realize. Birds are 'programmed' as a 'prey' species, and so they hide their illness as long as possible, because in the wild the sick would be the first ones sought by the 'predator as their next meal.

 

Your bird sounds critically ill and needs to go the vet ASAP. Thie link will help you find one: www.aav.org/vet-lookup .

 

He is not pooping at all: the white that you are seeing is a kidney waste product called 'urates'.

 

He needs immediate professional attention.

 

Dr. Lisa

 

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Answered: 8/17/2009

Bird Vet. Former Zoo Birdkeeper

24 yrs of small animal vet practice. Dog, cat and parrot caretaker for 33 yrs! Zookeeper for 1 yr.

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