How to Treat Diarrhea in Parrots (and Which Medication to Use)

Diarrhea is as common in parrots as a cold is in people, and usually mild — but severe cases can be fatal. It is triggered by chilling, overeating, or spoiled and contaminated food, and is managed by warming the bird, switching to dry grains, and, for bacterial cases, a carefully dosed course of oxytetracycline.