Is your pet bird fluffed up and sitting quietly on the cage floor? Our veterinarian comes directly to your home in Greater Jakarta.
Birds naturally mask illness until they are critically weak. Taking a sick bird to a busy clinic often adds fatal transport stress.
Why bird symptoms must be taken seriously
Pet birds, including parrots, lovebirds, cockatiels, and songbirds, hide symptoms to avoid showing weakness. A fluffed appearance, closed eyes, or sitting on the bottom of the cage are signs of advanced illness, not early symptoms.
Furthermore, a bird's respiratory system is extraordinarily sensitive. Household cigarette smoke, mosquito coils, room scents, and cooking fumes from non-stick pans can quickly cause severe distress.
Avian emergencies requiring immediate care
Contact us the same day if you observe any of these warning signs:
Describe the condition on WhatsApp
- Open-beak breathing or rhythmic tail bobbing with each breath
- Sitting on the bottom of the cage, fluffed up and unresponsive
- Watery droppings, abnormal fecal colour, or complete absence of droppings
- Fiddling with food or scattering seeds without actually eating
- A female bird straining persistently without passing an egg
- Any cat scratch or dog bite, no matter how tiny it appears
What our home bird examination includes
When the Kalyan Vet veterinarian arrives at your residence, we assess feeding history, cage hygiene, and air quality exposure:
- Observation of breathing patterns and posture from a stress-free distance
- Gentle palpation of the keel bone to measure body condition and muscle loss
- Examination of plumage, skin, beak, nares, eyes, and cloaca
- Inspection of fecal consistency, urate colour, and digestive output
- Environmental assessment of perches, cage setup, and diet
Scope and hospitalisation referral
Primary physical checkup, fluid support, medication administration, crop examination, and husbandry correction are performed right at your home.
However, birds in severe respiratory failure requiring dedicated oxygen chambers, digital X-rays, or sterile surgical interventions will be promptly stabilised and referred to an equipped hospital facility. We explain these medical boundaries honestly from the start.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have veterinarians who examine pet birds at home?
Yes. Our veterinarians carry specialized equipment for avian house calls across Greater Jakarta. Tell us your bird's species and symptoms on WhatsApp.
My bird is breathing with an open beak and bobbing its tail. What should I do?
This is a critical respiratory emergency. Keep the bird in a quiet, warm room away from drafts, kitchen fumes, and smoke, and message our veterinary team immediately.
Why is my bird plucking its own feathers?
Feather plucking can stem from skin infections, parasitic mites, dietary deficiencies, or psychological stress. A physical examination is necessary to pinpoint the cause.
Can you take blood or fecal samples at home?
Yes. Where indicated and safe for the bird, diagnostic samples can be gently collected during the home visit for laboratory testing.
How much does an avian veterinary house call cost?
The visit fee depends on the examination requirements and distance in Greater Jakarta. We confirm the exact transparent cost in chat before our veterinarian departs.
An emergency? Put EMERGENCY at the start of your message
Difficulty breathing, seizures, collapse, poisoning, or bleeding that will not stop needs attention straight away. We are open 24 hours. If it needs oxygen, a transfusion, or hospital care, we help arrange a referral.
Gentle house call for exotic pets
Reduce transport stress for sensitive species by examining them in their familiar environment.
Service summary
Night visits count as emergency visits. We share the details before the vet sets off.