Bird Mites

Mites are a very common issue with pet birds of all shapes and sizes. Mites can affect any avian species and can become an issue to humans in the house if mites remain on the bird and cause a house infestation. Bird mites will bite people as well as their bird hosts.

Bird bites can cause illness in your bird as well as irritation to you and your family. To find out more about freeing your bird of mites and stopping a possible infestation from occurring in your home, contact your Austin Vet Clinic today.

Signs and Symptoms of Pet Bird Mites

Mites are often difficult to detect on pet birds and usually go unnoticed until they have greatly populated on the bird’s body. It is important to routinely check your pet bird for mites in order to catch mite issues early on. This requires you to carefully move feathers up and check for the parasites. They will typically scatter quickly, but you should be able to catch a glimpse of at least one if they are present.

If you see your pet bird engaging in any of the following behaviors, you should immediately check for mites:

• Restlessness
• Excessive preening
• Ruffling of feathers
• Skin irritation
• In more serious cases, evidence of feather damage will be evident

It is vital to your bird’s health as well as the cleanliness of your home that you check frequently for mites.

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To find out more about bird mites and treatment options, contact your Austin Vet Clinic today.