What are some common parakeet illnesses?

Answer by  dhuoda (1431)

They often suffer from mite infestations and breathing problems. If they are kept in a very small cage they can become overweight and this adds stress to the heart. Sometimes they have foot problems and overgrown claws. If kept in unclean surroundings or if their water is not changed regularly they can have bacterial infections.

Answer by  vishakha (19)

There are behavioral and physical illness among parakeets.Some of the common parakeet illnesses are Aspergillosis - respiratory infection, Candidiasis, cold and sinus inflammations, diarrhea, egg binding, egg pecking, eye infections, feather plucking, frostbite, goiter or thyroid gland enlargement, mites, Pacheco's Disease, parrot fever also known as psittacosis, Salmonella, worms.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Most parakeets I have seen have suffered from common respiratory problems. They had problems breathing. Sometimes the parakeets I had, often had mites on them. You can from time to time see other problems such as a decrease of appetite and body problems such as odor and also overgrown claws.

Answer by  Salena (93)

The most common parakeet illness is actually the 'common cold'. Its not to severe, but it can to some heath risks. Rest and water is best for it.

Answer by  TheGrandWazoo (121)

There are many illnesses that are common to parakeets such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, cold and sinus inflammations and eye infections.

Answer by  ladybud (1069)

common-Aspergillosis -respiratory infection, Candidiasis, cold and sinus inflammations, diarrhea, egg binding, egg pecking, eye infections, feather plucking, frostbite, goiter or thyroid gland enlargement, mites, Pacheco's Disease, psittacosis, Salmonella, worms.