Parrots and parrots of different species are one of our most beloved and popular pets. These surprisingly quick-witted little birds are able to attach to a person and give him their attention and warmth. Unfortunately, improper care or unbalanced nutrition can lead to illness of the parrot. It is necessary to notice the disease of the parrot in time and begin treatment.
Instructions
Step 1
As soon as you notice that your pet is behaving unusual, for example, refusing to eat, moving a little, sneezing or something else, immediately put the parrot in a cage separate from other birds to avoid infection.
Step 2
Then it is better to take the parrot to the veterinary clinic as soon as possible, since only a professional can accurately and quickly make the correct diagnosis and start treatment of the parrot in a timely manner. If you delay with a trip to the doctor, then it may be difficult to determine the disease and cure the bird.
Step 3
Prepare for your vet trip. Make sure that your parrot makes the journey as easy as possible: put it in a carrier cage, leave a small amount of food and water in it, do not put the bird out in the cold. Write down or remember all the symptoms of the disease in order to clearly describe your problem to the doctor. Remember what unusual your parrot ate or drank, whether he tried table salt, whether he found any pills, whether aerosols were recently sprayed next to him. All this will help the doctor make a diagnosis faster, and therefore cure the parrot faster.
Step 4
After receiving the advice of a specialist, immediately begin treatment of the bird, strictly following his advice. The slightest deviation from the doctor's prescriptions can cost the life of this fragile creature. Report any changes in your parrot's condition to your veterinarian and do not hesitate to ask him questions.
Step 5
Unfortunately, not every city has a veterinarian-ornithologist, and sometimes there is a situation when there is no one to treat a bird. In this case, you can try to contact the seller of the parrot or any pet store: there are often competent sellers who can give you good advice. Call friends who have or have had birds in the house, consult with them. There are many good bird care and treatment forums on the Internet, you can describe your pet's symptoms there and chat with experienced parrot breeders. Go to the bookstore, it is possible that there is a good guide for caring for sick birds. Only on the basis of balanced and verified information, you can start self-treatment of the bird, if it is not possible to resort to the help of a veterinarian.
Step 6
Remember that it is very difficult for such a small bird as a parrot to find the correct dosage of medicine, and besides, it is important to realize that not all medicines are combined with each other. Remember that antibiotics are detrimental to the kidneys of the bird. Do not try to cure a parrot yourself with medicines intended for humans!
