My budgie has scaly face mites. How to treat and prevent them?

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I have a Budgie. What is the best thing I can get in the U.S.A over the counter to treat scaly face/feet mites? How to I get them out of the aviary and keep them out? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 28 days old

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

I strongly recommend contacting a vet for treatment of knemidokoptic mange or scaly face mites. Most mite preparations or cage protectors sold in pet stores are ineffective and some may even be toxic to birds. Because of their small size, medications that can effectively treat this condition in bird typically have to be compounded for a safe and effective dose. Overdosing parasiticides can easily be fatal in budgies. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/knemidokoptic-mange-or-scaly-leg-and-face-disease-in-birds http://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/pet-birds/parasitic-diseases-of-pet-birds It is important to completely clean the cage, typically it is recommended to remove and replace any wooden perches or toys. Good luck. Thank you for using PetCoach. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1829&aid=3068

My budgie has scaly face mites. How to treat and prevent them?

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