{"id":569,"date":"2023-06-08T14:48:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T19:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2023-06-08T14:49:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T19:49:12","slug":"sign-of-an-ailing-avian-is-my-bird-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/sign-of-an-ailing-avian-is-my-bird-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign of an Ailing Avian: Is My Bird Sick?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bird ownership is an adventure all its own. From choosing the right species to understanding the unique needs of our feathered friends, Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital<\/a> is here to guide you on your journey. One of the most common problems that bird owners have is recognizing a sick bird. Catching an ailing avian early, though, is the key to helping them get better quickly. Learn how to tell if your pet bird is sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hidden Dangers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Owning a pet is a huge responsibility, but bird care<\/a> is a different experience than owning a dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many species are known for their stoic nature when it comes to hiding illness\u2014and avians are experts at it. Disguising illness in the wild is a survival mechanism; the weak don\u2019t tend to fare well. Birds are masters at hiding problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bird owners, we don\u2019t intervene in an illness or disease process until we recognize that it is present. Because our pets hide early signs of trouble, though, we often miss opportunities to intervene quickly and avoid serious consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a very good understanding of your pet\u2019s normal behaviors and more subtle signs of illness can have an enormous impact on your bird\u2019s health and longevity. Acting as soon as you think you might have an ailing avian can give our staff<\/a> the upper hand against many disease processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Tell if You Have a Sick Bird<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Observation is key in identifying a potentially sick bird<\/a>. The most astute pet owners have a very good understanding of what is normal for their animal. Eating habits, normal behaviors, and activity levels all can hold important clues about your bird\u2019s health.

Other early signs of a sick bird may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n