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My cockatiel has recently started to pluck some feathers from her chest I don’t know if she’s molting or she’s plucking I am very concerned for her health
Updated On March 16th, 2018
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS 77
Veterinarian
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This is usually due either to a skin infestation (very commonly mites are involved) or a skin allergy. A check up is required to confirm or rule out these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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