Budgie sneezing and rubbing head

loulouscooby2016
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Budgie sneezing and rubbing head Oct 14, 2020 22:48:53 GMT via mobile

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Post by loulouscooby2016 on Oct 14, 2020 22:48:53 GMT

Hey there. I have four budgies, a 5 year old, a 3 year old and two 1 year olds. Recently they’ve all started to sneeze more frequently than usual however one of them in particular, my oldest, has been sneezing a lot at night. He puffs his chest out, makes a high pitch sneezing noise , bobs his tail and then rubs his head against the perch for a while. I can hear what sounds like a gurgley breathing, however I can’t see any nasal fluid and his temperature is normal. I know I’m unable to take him to the vet, as he’s become so anxious as he got older that even loud noises stress him out, he would die if he was taken to a vet. Can anyone help with a diagnosis? or treatment?

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Budgie sneezing and rubbing head Oct 15, 2020 1:46:06 GMT mona likes this

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Post by Hezz on Oct 15, 2020 1:46:06 GMT

The fact that all seem to be sneezing more is of concern. Has anything changed? Environment, seed, new furniture etc? Is their seed clean or dusty? The oldest's symptoms seem in line with a respiratory infection which you would need a vet's diagnosis and treatment for.

You can try putting him into a steaming bathroom with the hot water running in the shower, all doors and windows closed. The heat and humidity can help open up the airways. It might make breathing more comfortable for him.

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loulouscooby2016
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Budgie sneezing and rubbing head Oct 15, 2020 5:20:14 GMT via mobile

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Post by loulouscooby2016 on Oct 15, 2020 5:20:14 GMT

Oct 15, 2020 1:46:06 GMT Hezz said:

The fact that all seem to be sneezing more is of concern. Has anything changed? Environment, seed, new furniture etc? Is their seed clean or dusty? The oldest's symptoms seem in line with a respiratory infection which you would need a vet's diagnosis and treatment for.

You can try putting him into a steaming bathroom with the hot water running in the shower, all doors and windows closed. The heat and humidity can help open up the airways. It might make breathing more comfortable for him.

No new furniture but I’ll make sure to hoover around the cage and check for any dusty spots. Last night he was sneezing very quickly, 5 or so times in a row then stopped, waiting a few seconds and did it again. This hasn’t happened before, what are the causes of a respiratory infection?