Beaphar

parasites

Internal parasites
Unfortunately, your bird, like other animals, suffers from internal parasites. Worms are often the most common and it is very important to worm your bird regularly. Beaphar has developed several special bird worm medicine, which will help your bird lose its unwanted guests. Please visit your local web-site for your local product. You can generally recognize a worm infection by a lack of vigour, diarrhoea and loss of weight. If you have several birds, treat all of them at the same time and repeat this treatment to prevent re-infection.

External parasites
Your bird can also suffer from external parasites. Blood mites are the most well-known external parasites. Blood mites visit your bird at night and can hard to diagnose. During the day the blood mites generally hide in the corners and cracks of the cage and surrounding area. Blood mite infections cause itchiness and irritation, and will result in sleepless nights for your birds. A heavy infestation might cause anaemia, which could lead to the death of your bird.

A heavy blood mite infestation can be recognized by poor plumage, especially on your bird’s head, restlessness due to itching. It is important to pay close attention during moulting, as this may be confused with a blood mite infestation.
If your bird is suffering from blood mite, it is important to treat both the bird and its environment.. Your bird can also suffer from other mites. One of these causes “scaley foot”. Mites crawl under your bird’s skin. This could lead to a bacterial infection and your bird will suffer from a sort of calcification around its claws.