I. About parrot colds
Parrot colds are usually caused by the following reasons :
1. The temperature drops suddenly or the living environment becomes hot and cold, the indoor temperature is too low, and the parrot catches a cold and catches a cold after taking a bath without drying in time. Especially parrot chicks, because their feathers are not plump enough and their ability to keep out the cold is poor, they are easy to catch a cold because they are not kept warm.
2. Influenced by other factors, the parrot’s immunity is decreased, and cold symptoms caused by spontaneous bacterial infection appear.
3. Colds caused by mycoplasma, chlamydia and viral infections are usually contagious and may spread to other healthy birds.
If the parrot has a cold caused by temperature changes, it is possible for the parrot to get better by keeping warm. Parrot’s own immunity to achieve self-healing effect. It is recommended to take the parrot to the pet hospital in time, so that the doctor can give professional treatment after examination.
2. Harm of parrot cold:
1. Parrot will catch cold There are many problems, acute colds, if the symptoms are severe, may lead to the rapid death of the parrot.
2. If the parrot cold is not treated in time, the symptoms of paralysis of the legs and inability to walk may occur.
3. After the parrot catches a cold, it may have fever and stress response, discharge green feces, decrease appetite, and be prone to casualties over time.
3. Precautions for parrot colds
1. Parrot colds may be caused by viruses or bacteria , In order to prevent the bacteria from spreading to other birds, if there are other birds at home, pay attention to isolate the sick birds and feed them.
2. After the parrot catches a cold, it must be kept warm, and the ambient temperature should be kept in a relatively stable state as much as possible, at least within 5 ℃, and it is recommended to keep it indoors if possible.
3. The owner should pay attention to changing the clean water for the parrot every day. The food should be mainly millet and millet, and occasionally some fruits and vegetables can be added to supplement vitamins.
4. Pay attention to environmental hygiene and clean the bird cage every day. Germs will multiply rapidly in the feces and hair of the parrot, so the bird cage needs to be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
