does anybody have any remedies to get rid of these mites (they're sometimes red and black)?
if you know any medication or lotion or whatever they have to take to get rid of them ...can you please write the name of the medicine?
i asked someone from the pet store where they come from..but they don't know exactly how they came about.
weird...
2007-02-19 12:18:52 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Lulu♥ 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
My birds used to have mites and we went to PetsMart and bought a really go product. The name of it was Ultra-Care 8in1 Mite And Lice Bird Spray.I am not sure how much it costs I am guessing around $5-$10. I recommended it to you. I hope you canaries get there tiny mites of there bodies.
2007-02-19 14:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by SN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a product called SCATT. It works very well. Apply once, reapply in 10 days. It is inexpensive and safe to use. Treat all of your birds at the same time.
Mites literally such the life out of your pet. Canaries are also prone to air sac mites (they live inside the respiratory tract), and these can be lethal. It is imperative that you treat your birds as soon as possible. If the birds are infested with air sac mites, they may still die, even when treated. Dead mites can clog the birds' airway.
Good luck!
2007-02-19 21:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kelley J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very serious problem for you and your birds. Take them to an avian vet and you will get a proper medication for them. The over-the-counter medications do not work. You will need a perscription for them!
Usually, a vet will perscribe ivamectrin for mites. It is suspended in a solution and given in a specific dosage for your bird's size and weight.
You will also need to get information on how to completely disinfect the cage, perches, toys, and feeding cups without harming your birds.
2007-02-19 20:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by Christie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.aquaticlifeaquariums.com.au/default.html?lang=en-uk&target=d390.html This can help you. http://www.allbirdproducts.com/abphomep4.html This can help you too.These mite infestations can be taken care of. Many times birds are in crowded dirty conditions prior to arriving to pet stores. The pet store should have products there to help you http://www.upatsix.com/faq/canary.htm If you scroll down, this article is very good for your needs. Hang in there. I believe everything will improve Your canaries are lucky to have you.
2007-02-19 20:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a serious condition its like being covored in masquitos you need to call an avian vet asap you need to clean out your cage and you will probally have to spray your birds with a specially designed spray to kill the mites dont purchase any from walmart or any other store take it from the vet birds have very very sensitive skin
2007-02-19 20:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Here i am 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take them to the vet and thell give them some lotion or maybe even a soap to wash them off
2007-02-19 23:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by sarah_see_123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋