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How can I prevent parakeet mites and treat my bird if it has them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

How do you keep a parakeet from having mites and if a parakeet gets them how do you get rid of them?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2017

The best way to keep them from having mites is keeping them away from other birds. Mites are contagious between birds. If your bird gets mites typically a anti parasite spray can be used to get rid of them. Also recommend cleaning the environment really well.

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