Parrots can become constipated due to an inappropriate diet (low in fiber), dehydration (not drinking enough water), a lack of exercise, cloacoliths, or gastroenteritis due to poor husbandry. Constipation is […]

Seizures are common, especially among African grays, Amazons, and parakeets. The causes include head injuries, inhaling toxins, dehydration, malnutrition, overheating, and specific health concerns. Seizures can be confused with shaking […]

Owners sometimes hear loud squawking and screaming or observe panicked behavior at night. If so, something in the parrot’s environment has likely triggered a night terror. Night frights occur when […]

Parrots hail from tropical and subtropical climates, exposing them to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Sunlight is vital to parrots’ health, enabling them to synthesize vitamin D3. Without enough vitamin D3, […]

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a fungal skin infection that can affect bird species. It’s rare but most common in young parrots and those with pre-existing medical conditions. When a parrot is […]

Parrots are rarely affected by fleas, but they can get them from walking on the ground outside the cage. They can also get fleas from other parrots (birds) or when […]