Lovebird's question about Seizures

Question

My grandma has two lovebirds. One of which has seizures. My mom has told me it happens once a month, but it has happened twice in two weeks since I have been staying with her. The bird is tired all day after, but is usually recovered the next day. If only one bird is having seizures, could the cause still be diet or environmental? I’m trying to convince my mom and grandma to take the bird to the vet, but they are convinced it will be expensive and result in nothing.

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question. Seizures in birds don't tend to be environmental, and there is probably an underlying reason for it. Unfortunately, I cannot give you an idea as far as cost of testing, as I do not know what test we would need until I would examine the bird, and the cost of things can vary greatly depending on where you live. It may be a good idea to start with an examination with a veterinarian, and they can give you an idea as to what they think might be going on, what test might be needed, and how much those cost. I hope that all goes well with the birds.

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