sick lovebird?

Question
These are the symptoms I noticed this a.m.
1: Labored breathing...sounds congested
2: took her out to play (in the house) and she didn't fly just acts listless
3: not herself

Please advise me soon...she is our loved pet and I don't really know what to do.  Will you please send me an email ?  I live in Orange Park, Fl and don't know anything about what type of vet to take her to.  Thank you, feeling desperate.

Answer
Hi, Janet,

Your bird is showing signs of illness, most likely respiratory related.  Take her to a certified avian vet ASAP.  An avian vet is an exotic animal vet.  Check this website for help:  www.aav.org.  Look in your local phone book for avian vets.  Ask a local dog/cat vet for a reference.  Ask a pet shop for a reference.  Do not hesitate to get her to a bird vet right away.  Since she's showing signs of illness, she's already been sick too long.

Chrys