Common Birds Pests

The most common pests that birds will face, are mites, lice and worms. However they also leave signs and symptoms that you’re pet may be affected, letting us help you find whats wrong quickly and treating it accordingly. At Kellyville Pets we also stock antibiotics for birds to help combat diseases like Coccidiosis.

Symptoms of Mites

What are symptoms of mites in birds? Some symptoms of mites include:

• Severe skin irritation including swelling, excess itching and redness.
• Discomfort and Irritability.
• Damaged feathers from over itching and picking at feathers.

Fortunately, we have a great range of products to help treat your bird for mites. Our friendly Birdroom staff recommend Inca Pestene Insect Powder to help combat the effects of mites in your feathered friend. In some cases you bird may be suffering from a heavy case of mites, if you’re unsure of what to do, please give our friendly Birdroom staff a call today on 9629 3282 and our staff are sure to point you in the right direction!

Symptoms of Lice- Some symptoms of lice in birds include:

• Severe skin irritation including swelling, excess itching and redness.
• Discomfort and Irritability.
• Damaged feathers from over itching and picking at feathers.

Much like mites, lice have very similar basic symptoms, and it is for reasons like this Kellyville pets Birdroom staff recommend the same product for treatment, Inca Pestene Insect Powder, a product designed to combat the effects of mites and lice in bird and a variety of other pets.

Symptoms of Worms

What are symptoms of worms in birds? The symptoms of worms in birds vary as there are a few different types of worms that a bird can contract, however a few ‘blanket’ symptoms birds get are:

• Diarrhoea
• Not eating
• Anaemia
• Weight loss

We have a great range of bird worming products. Our friendly Birdroom staff recommend the use of Vetafarm Wormout Gel, as it is easy to administer through a water soluble gel and has strong proven results.

All our supllement and treatment products are available through our online store with a delivery service Australia wide. So if you can’t make it in store, hop online and you’re sure to find the product you’re looking for. If you’re not sure of the right products to use to help your bird, visit our experienced and friendly Birdroom staff today or give us a call on 9629 3282 and let us help you, help your feathered friend.