My budgerigar has a lot of feces around its vent, the skin around the vent looks inflamed, and it is lethargic

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Feces around a budgerigar’s vent are often caused by diarrhea from enteritis. If the loose stool is due to cold or indigestion, keep the bird warm and give some probiotics and terramycin to relieve the diarrhea.

If the enteritis is caused by spoiled food, clean the feeders regularly and give a little glucose and furazolidone for treatment. Signs of enteritis include listlessness, frequent straining, an inflamed vent, and sticky feces that cling near the vent.

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