My budgie touched neem oil. Is it toxic or safe for birds to ingest?

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My budgies were having dry legs so I was putting neem oil to their feet. When shizuka had a nib on the earbud from which I was applying the oil. She didn't liked it. Is it serious if she comes in contact with neem oil? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 6 months and 24 days old | 35 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

She should be fine as it was only a tiny amount, so I wouldn't worry too much. However, if your budgie has dry legs I would be worried about a mite infection with knemedicoptes, it causes roughness in the leg scales. You can treat the mites with spot in treatment such as xeno.

My budgie touched neem oil. Is it toxic or safe for birds to ingest?

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