How to Kill Bird Parasites

If you have a pet bird, then it is your responsibility to learn about the various parasites that can be present. These parasites can make your bird ill and uncomfortable, just as fleas can do with cats and dogs. Additionally, the parasites are going to attack not only your pet bird, but also the bird's cage and living area, meaning you have more than one place where the bird parasites need to be killed to rescue your bird.

Things You'll Need

  • Parasite medication
  • Parasite-killing product
  • New bedding
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take your bird to your veterinarian if you suspect parasites. Your vet can confirm the parasites and recommend treatment products. You can follow guidelines from other sources, but the advice of your veterinarian should always be followed first.

    • 2

      Learn how to administer the medication to kill the parasites on your bird. This can be a topical treatment, such as a spray, an oral medication or an injection. Your vet can show you the best way to administer these medications for your particular bird species.

    • 3

      Remove and discard any bedding or food in your bird's cage right after you treat your bird for parasites.

    • 4

      Apply a product that will kill the mites in the cage. This will likely be a powder or a spray. Check with your vet first to make sure the product you choose is safe to use with your bird and that it will effectively kill the mites.

    • 5

      Continue to change bedding every few days to get rid of live and dead mites. Retreat your bird and the cage with the treatment products as recommended by the label or your veterinarian.