What dyspnea means?
Shortness of breath — known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and higher altitude all can cause shortness of breath in a healthy person.
How do I help my parakeet with egg binding?
It is possible for a bound egg to be massaged out. This should be done by a vet or an experienced pet owner. Another option is a warm water bath or even a steam room. This can help relax the muscles, which may help the hen pass the egg on its own.
What should I do if my African grey parrot has a respiratory infection?
The treatments will differ. Provide antibiotics if the cause is bacterial. Since over 80% of respiratory infections in African Grey parrots are caused by Chlamydia and Mycoplasma, your bird will likely receive an antibiotic.
Why is my grey female drinking a lot of water?
I would like you to measure the amount of water she is drinking again, now that she is separated from the male. Drinking a lot of water is called polydipsia and some of the possible causes are renal (kidney disease), heavy metal poisoning, egg laying, nutritional deficiencies (esp low vit A) to name a few.
Why is my African grey parrot making a clicking sound?
Listen for a clicking sound while your bird breathes. Another symptom of a chronic respiratory infection is an audible clicking when the parrot inhales. This is because the bird’s vocal box has been affected by the infection. Alternatively, the bird’s voice may change.
How much water does a grey bird drink a day?
Thanks for the added info. I’m glad to hear that she is still feeling okay, however, I’m concerned about the amount of water she is taking in. The average bird would drink about 50 ml/kg/day. Most greys weigh about .5 kg so she would only be drinking about 25 ml day.
Why do African Greys have so much dust on them?
Birds that live in wet climates, like macaws, are oil-based birds. Their preening glands secrete an oil that also cleans feathers and repels water. The video below shows how parrot dust looks and how dusty African Greys are:
What kind of water does an African grey like?
Your African Grey may also prefer to bathe in a shallow bowl of water. Your bird may prefer this type of bath if it frequently splashes around in its water dish. Some African Greys love both forms of bathing. If you want to give your bird the best of both worlds, let your bird bathe in a sink.
The treatments will differ. Provide antibiotics if the cause is bacterial. Since over 80% of respiratory infections in African Grey parrots are caused by Chlamydia and Mycoplasma, your bird will likely receive an antibiotic.
Listen for a clicking sound while your bird breathes. Another symptom of a chronic respiratory infection is an audible clicking when the parrot inhales. This is because the bird’s vocal box has been affected by the infection. Alternatively, the bird’s voice may change.
