Treatment for diarrhea may include any combination of: Hospitalization for fluids and injectable medications. Antibiotics or antifungal medications. Surgery or endoscopy to relieve intestinal obstructions. Medications to protect the intestinal tract or alter the motility of the intestinal tract.
How do you treat diarrhea in birds?
Once you get home with your parrot, don't give him anything other than pellets to eat along with fresh water. When the diarrhea eases up, you can begin offering your bird his favorite treats like fresh fruits and vegetables in small amounts. Be sure to keep an eye on your parrot's droppings.
What does it mean when a budgie has diarrhea?
Often, when owners state that their birds have diarrhea, they actually mean that birds have more water in their droppings and no real change in the stool component. True diarrhea is uncommon in birds. The most common sign of abnormal droppings in birds is actually polyuria (too much urine).
How do you fix a parakeet with diarrhea?
If this is the case, you can give your bird a small dose of Kaopectate and keep an eye on him to see if diarrhea goes away. Probiotics can also help a parakeet that has diarrhea but otherwise doesn't seem to be sick. You can help your bird get the probiotics that he needs by feeding him small amounts of plain yogurt.
What food gives birds diarrhea?
Dairy. Although not technically toxic, studies show that birds cannot digest lactose, which is found in milk and other dairy products. As the amount of dairy in the diet increases, birds can develop diarrhea.
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