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Urgent I need help. What should I feed my cockatiel diagnosed with gout?

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Hello. My cockatiel was diagnosed with gout at the hospital today. He showed abnormal symptoms in his leg, but today's hospital examination showed problems inside his body as well..
The vet told me to provide my cockatiel a low-protein diet and to feed him vegetables and low-acid fruit.
I'm feeding him zupreem natural pellets and vitapol premium . Is this diet okay for him?

Also, what vegetables should I feed him? I have some cabbages at home, but I'm not sure if these will help. I've searched a lot on the internet after getting diagnosed with gout, but I'm at a loss as there's little related information.
If you know anything about treating parrot gout, please help.
 

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Did you ask the vet if the current things you're feeding are okay? If that's all you're feeding it might be too high in protein. Seeds and nuts are probably going to need to be a much smaller portion of their diet.

Is he on medication? Also is he clipped or can he fly? Increased exercise can help lower uric acid levels.

Most veggies and fruits are okay for them to eat, though cockatiels tend to not eat much fruit. The list of stuff they can't eat is actually smaller. No onions, avocado, cassava, eggplant, rhubarb, or raw beans. Avoid salt (especially with gout). I would avoid all legumes, peas, beans, lentils, etc so you don't add in more protein.

I would be adding in non-citrus fruits, and plenty of veggies like carrots, cabbage, broccoli, peppers, etc. You can also soak and sprout seeds to feed instead of giving dry. You can also give some lower protein whole grains like brown rice.
 
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