Cockatiel Health & Care Articles
Expert guidance on common cockatiel health issues, emergency care, and medication protocols
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Ask a Veterinarian OnlineLife-threatening emergency requiring immediate veterinary care. Learn to recognize warning signs (straining, wide stance, abdominal swelling), emergency home care with heat and humidity, calcium injections and oxytocin protocols, and long-term prevention strategies.
Read Full ArticleCommon in seed-fed and obese cockatiels. Understand causes (high-fat diet, obesity, lack of exercise), recognize symptoms (lethargy, difficulty breathing, yellow urates), blood work changes, treatment with milk thistle and SAMe, and dietary conversion protocols.
Read Full ArticleCockatiels are prone to nocturnal panic attacks. Learn about triggers (shadows, noises, reflections), injury prevention, proper cage setup, night lights, calming techniques, and when night frights indicate underlying health issues requiring veterinary attention.
Read Full ArticleCockatiels can develop feather cysts and skin infections around the face and cere. Learn about proper cleaning techniques, when topical or systemic antibiotics are needed, surgical removal of large cysts, and prevention through proper hygiene and nutrition.
Read Full ArticleCockatiels produce significant dander. Medical-grade air purifiers reduce airborne particles and support respiratory health.
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