I. Identify whether a parrot is really diarrhea
Parrots have a unique defecation system , its feces and urine will be excreted at the same time, and sometimes the bird’s urination volume is large, which may make us mistaken for diarrhea symptoms. For example, if a parrot drinks too much water or eats more vegetables and fruits, there may be more urine mixed with feces. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon. As long as the parrot’s appetite is normal and the excretion is not too abnormal, there is no need to worry. . However, when novice breeders see these phenomena in parrots, they will inevitably mistake them for diarrhea, so breeders should also pay attention to learning to identify the real symptoms of diarrhea in parrots.
The real phenomenon of parrot diarrhea is as follows: Parrot diarrhea may have feces of various colors, and the feces are cloudy with a pool of water. In severe cases, the feces will have a very smooth and viscous liquid. This is because the mucous membranes in the stomach and intestines of parrots are damaged and excreted from the body. During this period, the sick birds lose their appetite or even refuse to eat, and often show symptoms such as fried hair and lack of energy. The appearance of these symptoms indicates that the condition of the sick bird is more serious, and the owner needs to diagnose the cause as soon as possible, give it drug treatment in time, and pay attention to let it rest.
So, how should parrot diarrhea be treated? At present, there is no special medicine for the treatment of psittacosis on the market. Generally, the pigeon’s treatment medicine is used to treat it, or garlic water, oxytetracycline and active bacteria are used to treat psittacosis. If the bird does not actively drink garlic water or oxytetracycline medicine, the owner needs to pour the medicine into the syringe and give it to it. After 4 hours of medication, feed it with active bacteria and electrolytes once to help the parrot replenish energy. and balance the flora in its body. During the treatment of the parrot, the owner should pay attention to observing the feces and eating status of the bird every day. If the symptoms of the bird have not improved or worsened, they need to seek help from a veterinarian in time.
Second, daily prevention of diarrhea in parrots
Diarrhea is a common disease in parrots. To prevent parrots Diarrhea, usually need to pay attention to improve its resistance, give it enhanced nutrition, ensure its balanced diet, and properly feed the parrot some fruits and vegetables. In addition, in summer, pay attention to changing the parrot’s drinking water regularly every day, clean the parrot’s food and water boxes once a day, and use disinfectant to disinfect the birdhouse and the surrounding environment.
