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My budgie constantly has poo stuck to his bum. today we noticed there was a huge amount of poo stuck to his bum area, when we cleaned it up we noticed that his bum hole area seemed swollen and was pulsating. We hardly ever see him drinking. Sometimes it seems like he has diarrhoea. He is around 8 years old and is male, Do you know what this could be?
Updated On March 13th, 2020
Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | 7 years and 11 months old
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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It could be irritation caused by the chronic build up of droppings. Bathe or mist him with warm water weekly to promote preening and healthy plumage. Discontinue feeding any treats, fruits or "juicy" vegetables for a week or two. Feed only a commercial pelleted diet (Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber, Pretty Bird) and a small amount of a fortified seed mix. If the loose droppings persist, have him physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.
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