It sounds like my parakeets are sneezing. Is this just a sound they make, if not, is there anything I can do? Is it serious?
2006-08-30 12:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by murray b 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
All birds and mammals do sneeze if they have some iritation in their nasal passsages, it could be something as simple as a feather or dust but could also be a serious infection. If it is persistent seek veterinary advice.
A sneeze is an involuntary reaction by the body that expells air from the lungs through the breathing system to flush them of irritants.
2006-08-30 23:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parakeets do catch colds and sneeze. One of my parakeets died of a cold, in fact. :( So yes, it can be serious. If you can get him to the vet, it would be a good thing. The vet can give you some medicine for that.
To tell a real sneeze from a mimicking sound, watch their nose when they do it. If it's a real sneeze, you'll see clear liquid (mucus-?) spraying from their noses.
2006-08-30 12:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by gburgmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be mimicking a noise they hear regularly.
2006-08-30 12:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1- open the windows
2- open the doors to the cage
2006-08-30 12:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by jaike 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋