1. Why do parrots catch a cold?
1. Cold is a common disease of small cage-raised birds. When the outside temperature difference is large, or when the parrot often travels to and from places with a large difference in indoor and outdoor ambient temperature, the parrot is prone to I catch a cold because of the temperature difference between hot and cold. Most parrot colds are caused by viral infections, and a few may be caused by bacterial infections.
2. Parrot cold symptoms caused by bacterial and viral infections can usually be transmitted through the respiratory tract, so the parrot cold may also be transmitted by other sick birds.
3. The young birds have weak wings, poor ability to keep out the cold, and weak resistance. When the temperature of the breeding environment is low, it is easy to catch a cold directly. Therefore, the parrot chicks should be kept relatively warm. environment of.
2. Symptoms after a parrot has a cold
After a parrot has a cold, usually There will be obvious symptoms such as lack of energy and decreased appetite. The parrot is less active, which is obviously different from usual, and may stay on the pole for a long time.
The sneezing method of parrots after a cold is different from that of normal parrots. Parrots sneeze more frequently and last longer after a cold, while normal parrots sneeze due to inhalation of dust or dust. Feathers stimulate the mucous membranes of the nostrils, so after a few hits in a short period of time, they will not continue to hit.
With the further spread of germs, parrots will gradually have symptoms of runny nose and frizzy hair. Parrots’ feathers are fluffy for a long time and look dull. Some parrots may also have diarrhea. .
If a parrot has a cold without timely and effective treatment, difficulty in breathing, hoarseness, fever, and even death will gradually appear in the later stage. Therefore, if it is a relatively precious parrot, it is recommended to send it to the pet hospital in time. Treatment, or you can also refer to “What should I do if a parrot catches a cold? what medicine? “Medicine for parrots.
