Rogue River , 97537

This is the kind of question that really requires that you take your bird to a vet, since it's impossible to diagnose an issue like this over the computer.

It's important to find a vet that has experience and knowledge of birds, since their physical and health requirements are quite a bit different from our furry friends like cats and dogs. I always suggest that folks who have slightly more unusual pets (i.e., not a cat or dog) should find a vet with expertise with that particular type of animal before there's an emergency need.

If you don't have friends who have birds (and might know of a good avian vet), there are several options for you. If you have a vet for other animals that live with you, s/he should be able to tell you whether their clinic has expertise with birds, or give you contact info for an expert in the area. Otherwise, you could try a web search for either "bird vet" or "avian vet" and include your zip code or town name. I'm sure that you won't have a lot of trouble finding a good avian (bird) vet in the Bay Area.

I hope that your cockatiel is feeling ok...and that you find an extraordinary vet to help keep your bird healthy and happy for many years of joy in your life.

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