Sneezing in parrots indicates an abnormality in the upper respiratory system, i.e., the trachea, pharynx, and nostrils. The abnormality can be a foreign body, viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, or environmental irritants such as perfumes, smoke, and oils.
Check-in with the nearby veterinarian for proper diagnosis.
We discuss the common causes of sneezing in parrots, how to stop it, how to clean parrots’ nostrils, and the best treatment for a cold in parrots. In this post.
My parrot has been sneezing for a while; should it concern me?
Parrots will sneeze once in a while due to allergies and environmental irritants. If the sneezing is not frequent (once every 7–14 days), there is no need to worry.
However, if the sneezing is frequent, visit the nearby vet for treatment.
Why is my parrot sneezing?
Several factors cause sneezing among parrots, but the most commonly diagnosed causes by vets are:
Environmental irritants such as perfumes, oils, and smoke.
Allergies from food, dust, drugs, and other environmental contaminants
Poor ventilation
Ammonia from parrot poop
Presence of a foreign body in the nostrils, e.g., pollen grains, pieces of grass, etc.
Feeding your parrot moldy food
Viral, bacterial, and fungal infections
Cancers of the upper respiratory system
Feeding your parrot powdered food
How can I stop my parrot from sneezing?
First, establish the cause of sneezing in your parrot before implementing any treatment or management practice. The commonly used treatment and management practices by vets are:
Antihistamines
Antibiotics
Antifungal drugs
Multivitamins
Remove any irritants from the environment, e.g., smoke, perfumes, and oils.
Proper hygiene
Extraction of any foreign body
Proper ventilation
Never give your parrot moldy food.
For powdered foods, add water to make a paste before feeding.
Surgery to remove any tumors
Can sneezing kill my parrot?
Depending on the primary cause of sneezing, your parrot may or may not be in danger.
If sneezing in your parrot is caused by allergies, environmental irritants, poor hygiene, or powdered foods, it cures in a few days when antihistamines and other management practices are done.
However, if the sneezing is caused by infectious agents or cancer, your parrot’s life is in danger if you do not seek immediate veterinary help.
Why does my parrot sneeze after eating?
Your parrot is allergic to one of the ingredients in the food given.
Inhalation of powdered foods
How do I clean a parrot’s nose?
Get the following equipment: a small syringe of 1 ml, cotton, and normal saline.
Restrain the parrot in its normal standing position.
Get a piece of cotton soaked in normal saline.
Gently remove all the stuffy material around the opening to the nostrils using the wet cotton.
Put normal saline in a 1 ml syringe and gently flush both nostrils until all the stuffy material is out.
Dry the nostrils with cotton.
How do you treat a parrot with a cold?
The commonly used drugs by vets to treat a cold are:
Antihistamines
Antibiotics
Multivitamins
Proper ventilation
Provide warmth
Conclusion
Addressing sneezing in parrots requires prompt action; maintaining a clean environment, providing a proper diet, and getting urgent veterinary care will help alleviate sneezing in your parrot.
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