Mites in parrots: treatment and prevention

Parrots are the most mysterious exotic birds that experts are studying up to now. The diseases that these little singers suffer are so diverse that even an experienced veterinarian is not immediately able to make an accurate diagnosis. Even so, parrots are gaining popularity among breeders. Therefore, every owner should know the main diseases that an exotic bird suffers from. One of them are mites in parrots, which are not visible to the eye, but bring a huge damage to the health of feathered pets.

General information

The tick is a parasite that attacks not only birds, but also animals, as well as humans. If to speak in scientific language, the tick is a kemidokoptoz, which has not been fully studied yet. It is an insect that reaches a size of 0.5 mm. The body of the parasite is round in shape with a gray-yellow color. Like all parasites, the main source of food for these crumbs is the epidermis. On it, females lay eggs, making deepening in the skin.

The life cycle of parasites reaches one month. By the time of his death, the larvae are growing up and continue to live on the skin, bringing a lot of inconvenience to their bearer. Therefore, if ticks were found in the parrot, then it is necessary to take immediate measures, until the disease has reached the lamentable consequences.

Causes of appearance

появляются клещи у попугаев. In order to cope with the disease in time, you need to know exactly why the parrots come in. Factors of infection can be a great many, so when you discover a disease, do not be discouraged and engage in self-flagellation.

The health of birds can be affected by factors such as:

• Lack of vitamins;
• stress;
• Poor conditions of detention;
• Infection of poultry from other birds;
• Poor-quality food;
• Infected leaves and tree branches;
• Untreated cell and attributes.

To maintain the health of the pet, you need to pay attention to even small things, any manifestation of the symptomatology should be stopped immediately after detection.

Symptoms

Ticks in parrots do not pose a big threat if they are discovered in time. The owner of the pet should carefully observe the behavior of the pet.

It is through the analysis of well-being and general appearance that parasites can be identified and timely treatment started. Common characteristic signs of the presence of parasites are:

• Itchy parrot is in a constant striving to scratch, sometimes it comes to the wounds the bird is inflicting on itself.
• Lack of appetite.
• Sluggish condition.
• Peeling and dryness of the skin.

Also do not forget that each type of tick carries a special damage. There may be skin outgrowths, loss of plumage, sneezing and coughing, red eyes, mites on the parrot's beak can cause deformation and prevent the bird from eating.

Kinds of mites

• Fountain pens. They are rare, but they carry a serious danger. The parasite feeds on particles of the epidermis and feather down. This leads to the fall of feathers, and the bird has all chances to grow bald. Such a tick is not easy to notice, but you can pay attention to the general condition of the surface of the feathers and, as mentioned above, the constant scratching of the feathers of their bodies.
• Scabies mite. This parasite is located on the skin of the bird's epidermis and, like the feather, actively feeds on parrot skin and blood. Attacks occur at night, which prevents the pet from sleeping. The lesions are usually covered with build-up and crust. The bird looks exhausted and depressed.
• клещ у попугая схож с перьевым. The parasite's mite is similar to the feather. On the symptomatic itself, its availability is too difficult to determine, so timely access to specialists will help to understand the diagnosis and begin treatment.
• Tracheal mite in the parrot causes a constant sneezing and coughing. Feathered pet constantly throws back his head and breathes heavily. Usually a bird simply refuses food or regurgitates food.

Stages of the disease with an itch mite

At first glance, it may seem that the most dangerous type of mite is a tracheal or feather tick in parrots, but this is not so. Scabby mite is the most insidious species among all representatives of this type of parasite.

The disease has several stages:

• 1 stage. It is almost impossible to find parasites. Feathered lives an ordinary life, while parasites are assimilated in a new habitat. Therefore, the owner can notice the strange behavior of the pet only in the second stage.
• 2 stage. Gradually manifests a new symptomatology. Appearing growths, the color of the feathered skin varies. The parrot sometimes scratches, but leads an active lifestyle.
• 3 stage. There is a general deterioration in the state of health, weakness and fatigue appear. The tick affects the limbs and beak of the bird. The darling begins to itch until the abrasions and wounds appear. Feathers begin to fall out, and the paws are covered with a crust. At this stage, you should immediately begin treatment and be sure to show the pet to the doctor.
• 4 th stage. It's scary to look at a pet. He is balding, his beak is deformed, the parrot is very much depleted. This stage most often ends with the fatal outcome of birds.

Treatment

Ticks in an undulating parrot, the treatment of which is best entrusted to specialists, is well suited to modern drugs. овертиновая , а версективная и а вермектиновая . Today there are many ointments, such as: n overtin , and versicle and a vermectin . Also, the owner can try to smear pet petroleum jelly, but this is an extreme case, if at hand there is nothing else.

Preparations are sold in specialized veterinary drugstores. When using ointments, it is recommended to give also a vitamin complex for raising the immunity. We must not forget that everything to which the parrot touches, is also subject to special treatment, up to the complete recovery of the pet. Special means, also purchased at the pharmacy, are suitable for this. It is better to show the feathered veterinarian for a quality selection of drugs. Parrot processing lasts until all symptoms disappear completely.

Prevention

The tick at the wavy parrot, the photo of the manifestation of the disease can be found in this article, is rather cunning, but still it can be outwitted. не подвергалась подобному недугу, это не повод пускать все на самотек, ведь никто не застрахован, даже самый чистый и ухоженный попугай может стать носителем коварных паразитов. Even if the bird has never been subjected to such a disease, it is not a reason to let everything go by itself, because no one is immune, even the cleanest and most well-groomed parrot can become a carrier of insidious parasites.

There are several rules that will help the owner avoid trouble:

• Do not bring the bird "furniture" from the street. No sticks, twigs, pebbles and leaves.
• The parrot feed should be of high quality. Unchecked brands can add to the feed unnecessary bird components.
• Be sure to carefully treat the well-being of the pet. If you identify the mite in the early stages, then the treatment will be short-lived and not so painful.

If you follow these recommendations, the pet will always please his owner with health and good mood.