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My budgie has white blisters on its feet. Mites? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My budgie has white blisters on his feet. Is it mite infection? What should I do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 5th, 2017

I can't see the white blisters clearly, it could be mites but it could also be a medical condition called gout which is an accumulation of uric acid in the joints (very painful condition). you can try to treat Elsa for mites first, there is either a spray or a spot on- both should be available over the counter. if this isn't helping you will need to take him to an avian vet specialist ASAP.

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