The cause of diseases in budgerigars can be mites of the Knemidokoptes species. The tiny mite usually settles in the upper layers of the epidermis of the parrot's skin around the bird's eyes, beak, paws and cloaca. Some mites can cause severe itching in the animal, as well as spongy growths on the face and legs of a parrot.
Instructions
Step 1
In pet stores and special veterinary pharmacies, there is a large selection of various means to combat both ticks and parasites in general. However, you should be extremely careful when choosing a drug, since many products are toxic to birds and can cause an allergic reaction or even poisoning.
Step 2
Experts recommend purchasing aversectin ointment as a remedy for ticks. The advantages of this drug include low cost, ease of use, a rare number of procedures, as well as a minimal risk of an allergic reaction in a bird if used correctly.
Step 3
Aversectin ointment should be applied to the affected area with a cotton swab in a very thin layer. Avoid contact with the eyes, nostrils, beak and plumage of the parrot. The procedure is repeated every five days and, as a rule, four procedures are enough for a complete recovery. It is better to use the ointment when the bird is less active or drowsy.
Step 4
If it is difficult to buy this ointment in your area, do not be upset. A good substitute is available petroleum jelly, which should be used to treat the affected areas. Vaseline oil is able to block the access of oxygen to the tick, thereby contributing to its destruction.
Step 5
However, the oil cannot affect the eggs of the mites, so a relapse of the disease is quite possible. For the same reason, treatment with vaseline oil takes much longer. The oil is usually applied twice a day until complete recovery. This is done as carefully as with aversectin ointment. In severely advanced stages of the disease, you should still use aversectin ointment.
