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A developing illness or a problematic health issue begins with telltale signs that can alert you that something isn\u2019t quite right. Whether that body belongs to a person, animal, reptile, bird, or even plant or insect, all maladies that afflict our highly complex system of existence start out with usually unnoticeable detail \u2014 like a cough. Learning to pay attention to these small signs can go a long way in treating and hopefully averting something that could be dangerous and maybe even fatal.<\/p>\n

Birds can exhibit similar symptoms of developing health issues that we do, but sometimes in different ways. The cough can signal the arrival or worsening of a developing respiratory problem. Typically, a cough is the body\u2019s attempt to clear a pathway. For humans, that is a completely different method. The respiratory system of a bird<\/a> consists of two lungs, and connected air sacs. It is said that this avian system is an efficient one, more so than that of a mammal. The explanation for this is a complex one and deserves further investigation for you to fully understand the working of your bird\u2019s breathing rhythms. (Start here<\/a>.) It is equally important to recognize when that system is not working properly for the sake of the bird\u2019s health and comfort. So, what should you recognize?<\/p>\n

What’s Behind The “Cough?”<\/h3>\n

Infections that affect a bird’s lower respiratory tract (lungs, air sacs) can cause a bird to make sounds<\/a> similar to coughing. A bird\u2019s “cough” may not be immediately recognized for what it is. A bird\u2019s cough can sound like another chirp. Birds lack a diaphragm, so a bird\u2019s cough does not sound like ours. There are many, many illnesses that can afflict a bird’s respiratory system. Many of these can be alerted to by a cough. However, your avian vet<\/a> should be able to recognize the cough of a bird as well as other symptoms that might make it past your own inspection.<\/p>\n

Other Signs Of Trouble<\/h3>\n

Even if there are no telltale sounds or other alerts of developing sickness, it is always a good thing to be proactive in watching for declines. Weight loss<\/strong> is subtle at first. It is suggested to use a scale to monitor your bird\u2019s daily weight. A 10% reduction could be a sign of concern and warrants a visit to your vet for evaluation. Monitor their excrement<\/strong> for unusual signs like green or red colors, and consistency. Breathing<\/strong> should not be labored and nostrils should be free of discharge. An additional sign of labored breathing is movement of the tail up and down (tail bobbing). The bird\u2019s feathers<\/strong> should not be dull. A notable departure of behavior<\/strong> could also signal the onset of sickness.<\/p>\n

In all of these cases, take the bird to your avian vet. Remember, birds hide their illness for as long as possible, so a display of sickness means that the cause of it is already advanced. Be alert and watch out for your bird.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that a bird might cough as an allergic reaction to items in the house. Things like air fresheners, cooking items, candles, and a collection of numerous other things could create a bad situation for your beloved bird. Your bird is a complex creature that has a very different internal setup than we do. It does well for you to understand the signs \u2014 like recognizing what a cough in a bird sounds and looks like.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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