First, the cause of parrot infection of mange and fungal ringworm
Mange is caused by A parasitic disease caused by scabies or itching mites invading the skin, so parrots are infected with scabies because of external parasitic infections: fungal ringworm is caused by a microsporum mold and fungal enzymes that infect the skin or hair follicles. skin disease, and is a zoonotic disease.
Second, the symptoms of parrot infection with mange
After the parrot is infected with mange, its mouth Snake-like streaks appear on the skin, and there is hyperkeratinization of the skin around its eye sockets and upper beak. If the mange disease is more serious, the sick parrot will also have symptoms such as the loss of head feathers and the deformation of the mouth, and its skin will have many scabs with small openings similar to honeycombs, and even some of parrots also die from mange.
Third, methods and precautions for treating parrot mange
Treatment method: In the early stage of budgerigar infection with mange, the breeder can apply beta-iodine on the infected part of the parrot, or can also use Vaseline, mange cream or sulfur paste medicine to apply, after applying the medicine for a short period of time, Gently rub off the excess cutin on the parrot’s epidermis, and wipe off the excess ointment with a paper towel, apply it once every two days, and take a course of treatment around 2-3 times. Note that if there are other suitable medicines, it is best not to use sulfur ointment to treat sick birds, because the medicine contains toxins. If it is accidentally eaten by a parrot, it may cause the parrot to die.
Notes:
1. Psitus psoriasis is easily transmitted through touch, so breeders should wear plastic gloves when treating sick birds with medication, and after applying the medicine Clean and disinfect hands in time to avoid cross-infection when hands that have been in contact with sick birds come into contact with other healthy budgerigars.
2. If the scabies grows on the budgerigar’s eyes or mouth where it is inconvenient to apply medicine with fingers, in this case, the breeder needs to use a cotton swab to dip the ointment before applying the medicine. Apply to prevent aggravating infection.
Reminder: Breeders should pay attention to daily care and prevention when raising budgerigars, which can effectively reduce parrot skin diseases and other The emergence of some common diseases in parrots.
