Bird Worm, Parasite and Bird Lice Control

Avitrol

Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer Tablets

(9)

$17.06 $18.95

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Avitrol

Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer Syrup

From $13.46 $14.95

-10%

COMPOSITION: Levamisole hydrochloride 10 mg/mL, Praziquantel 2 mg/mL.

INDICATIONS: Threadworm (Capillaria sp.), Caecal worm (Heterakis sp.), Roundworm (Ascaridia sp.), gape worm (Syngamus sp.), gizzard worm (Acuaria sp.) and Tapeworm (Raillietina sp.) in ornamental cage birds.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Administration to species or strains of birds known to be sensitive to the effects of levamisole. Not recommended for use in Gouldian finches.

PRECAUTIONS: Parrots appear to be less tolerant than pigeons to levamisole. Do not dose in extremely hot, dry weather or treat stressed birds, or birds that are feeding young.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS: Meat: 7 Days

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Side effects include regurgitation (which is not considered to be harmful), incoordination, leg and wing paresis; atropine has been used as an antidote. Deaths of birds up to 2 days after dosing have been attributed to obstruction from massive
roundworm infestation.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Dose guide for crop administration:

[Type of bird; Weight of Bird; Dose (drops of undiluted syrup)]

Finch 15g 1.5

Budgerigar 30g 3.0

Budgerigar 50g 5.0

Cockatiel 80g 8.0

Cockatoo 500g 50.0

Make up dose to 1 to 5 mL with water in a syringe.

Crop administration:. A crop needle or tube placed directly into the crop can be used to administer Avitrol Plus syrup by syringe. Do not administer any liquid into the crop unless you are confident that the crop needle or tube is correctly placed.

Diluted in drinking water: 0.5mL (12 drops) to 20mL of water or 25mL/L. Use this as the sole source of drinking water for 24 hours and feed only seed, then replace with fresh clean water. Solution should be freshly made up before dosing. Repeat in 14 days with fresh solution, or as directed by a veterinary surgeon. This provides a dose of 40mg/kg bodyweight based on an average bodyweight of 30g and consumption of 5mL/day. In summer the dose should be reduced to account for increased water consumption, which may be double or more.

For threadworm, caecal worm, gape worm and roundworm a dose of 0.025mg/g (25mg/kg) bodyweight has been found adequate. For gizzard worm a dose of 0.05mg/g (50mg/kg) is necessary.

Good husbandry practices: Zone control is important in the management of these worm parasites. To prevent re-infestation, practise good hygiene and sanitation, and eliminate dampness. Ideally the birds should be moved into a clean cage 48 hours after initial treatment, and the old cage thoroughly scrubbed and disinfected. To prevent infection from the outside, prevent birds access to intermediate hosts, e.g. grasshoppers, cockroaches and earthworms. Wild birds can infect the aviary with their droppings.

Available in 25mL and 100mL dropper packs.

Avitrol

Avitrol Bird Lice and Mite Spray

(3)

From $8.96 $9.95

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Vetafarm

Avian Insect Liquidator

(3)

From $18.95

Vetafarm Wormout Water Soluble Wormer for Birds

Vetafarm

Vetafarm Wormout Water Soluble Wormer for Birds

From $24.95

Aristopet

Aristopet Wormer for Ornamental Birds

From $13.50

Vetafarm

Avimec Scaly Face Mite Treatment 50mL

(6)

$28.95

Avimec is a topical 'drop on' liquid for the treatment of Scaly Face Mite (Knemidokoptes pilae) in budgerigars.

Avimec is for external use only and is safe to use in conjunction with food additives and supplements and with other oral medications.

DIRECTIONS:

Dosage and administration:
Birds less than 30g body weight apply 1 drop, Birds between 30-100g body weights apply 2 drops.
Repeat application weekly for three doses.
Place drops on an unfeathered area of skin.

Treat all birds in the aviary.
Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks

Active Constituents: 1000µg/mL Ivermectin

SIZE: 50mL

SCALY MITE IN BUDGERIGARS:

Budgerigars, and many other bird species, can be struck by the burrowing mite (Knemidokoptes ssp.), more commonly known as Scaly Face Mite. In budgies, mostly the head is affected (especially the beak, the cere, and the eyelids). Also the legs and feet can be affected and in really severe cases the area around the bird's vent will show signs of infestation.

There appear to be two species of Knemidocoptes – one on the face, and one on the legs – but for all practical purposes we consider them as one (Scaly Mite) and treat the same.

The Latin name for the so-called scaly mite group is Knemidokoptes (also spelt as Cnemidocoptes).

Scaly Face is a term used for an infestation of burrowing or scaly face mites (Knemidokoptes pilae).
Scaly Leg or tassle foot is often due to Knemidocoptes mutans (Scaly Leg Mite). Both Scaly Face and Scaly Leg mites are invisible to the naked eye.

Knemidokoptes pilae will affect not only the legs but also the beak, the eyes and the area around the vent. In budgerigars, Knemidokoptes pilae affects chiefly the beak. In most cases, an infestation originates there and spreads to the legs and the area around the vent later on.

If an infestation of Knemidokoptes has occurred, the bird affected will experience severe itching if the mites are not limited to the upper mandible.
In the initial stage, an infestation with burrowing mites is hardly visible and hardly affects the general condition of the diseased bird. There are initially crusty plaques in the corners of the beak and on the beak itself.

In the early stages, they have the appearance of a bright white deposit that becomes thicker and crustier over time. The upper mandible becomes increasingly "coral like" since the burrowing mites dig subtle tunnels (paths). In the skin around the eyes, on the legs or around the vent is also affected, this is accompanied by strong itching.
The bird appears restless and is scratching itself perpetually.

If the infestation progresses untreated, serious complications usually occur that are not only extremely painful for the affected bird but often result in its death!

Burrowing mites are transmitted mainly in the nest box during feeding; i.e. during direct body contact from parents unto the chicks. A transmission between adult birds has also been observed, although this rarely happens. Thus special attention should be paid in pairs of birds and flocks if an infection with burrowing mites has occurred! A couple of years can pass between the time of infection and the appearance of first symptoms. In most cases, however, a mite infestation in a budgie occurs between its 6th and 12th month of life; thus often shortly after the bird has been bought.

There are some individuals who are more susceptible to the mite than others… often infestations will follow family lines. There may be some genetic predisposition among birds.

There are many so called "treatments" available for Scaly Mite treatment. These range from Paraffin Oil and Petroleum Jelly to strong disinfectants. Mostly these treatments are designed to suffocate the mite or kill on contact. Older treatments are messy, inconsistent and fiddly to apply.
Technology has now caught up with this disease and Avimec, containing Ivermectin, is now available to treat Knemidocoptes.

Using a simple "drop on" formula the liquid is applied to the bird's skin once weekly for three weeks. Depending on the severity of the disease, cure will take from 3 – 8 weeks as the bird's body repairs the areas of damage.

In breeding facilities, Budgerigars should be treated yearly to control the mite. Even birds that appear unaffected should be treated as they often can carry the mite – ready to spread them on to their young.

Please note: Since burrowing mites only live on the body, it is not necessary to treat the cage with an anti-mite-spray. These agents are usually highly toxic and harm the birds! Burrowing mites are harmless for humans; there is no risk of an infectio

Fido's

Fido's Fre-Itch Rinse Concentrate

(6)

From $19.95

Fido's Fre-Itch Rinse Concentrate is for flea, lice and tick control (including the paralysis tick). It is a low odour, water based formulation suitable for use in a hydrobath, rinse, dip or spray.

Safe to use on puppies, kittens, cats, dogs, caged birds and rodents
Prevents tick attachment for up to three days on dogs and cats.
Controls lice on ornamental cage birds and rodents.
Contains no alcohol or petroleum solvents.

COMPOSITION:
10g/L Pyrethrins, 18g/L Piperonyl butoxide, 30g/L N-Octyl

Indications:
Fleas (Ctenocephalides spp) and lice (Trichodectes canis and Heterodoxus spp), ticks including the paralysis tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Ixodes holocyclus) and prevents attachment for up to 3 days on dogs and cats. Controls lice on ornamental caged birds and rodents.

For use in hydrobaths. Because of the almost complete absence of organic solvents this product will not damage the pump mechanism of hydrobaths. The vapour is considerably less toxic to the operator than conventional organophosphates.

WARNINGS
In paralysis tick areas, inspect dogs and cats daily.

Directions for use:
Dilute before use. Make up freshly before use.
For dogs, cats, puppies, kittens & rodents: Mix 8mL of concentrate with 800mL of warm water (40mL to 4L) and dip, swab, sponge or spray dog or cat with this solution until thoroughly soaked. Avoid contact with pets eyes. Allow animal to dry naturally. Puppies and kittens should be towelled dry to prevent chilling. For best results do not rinse off. The suggested treatment for continuous paralysis tick control is to rinse the animal according to label direction once every 3 days.

Zone control: To aid the control of flea infestations, bedding should be changed or sprayed with this product when diluted and allowed to dry. Areas frequented by the pet should also be treated with this product (when diluted) when necessary.

For ornamental cage birds: Mix 2mL of concentrate with 200mL water and use this solution in a clean pump spray. Adjust spray to fine, and spray bird lightly all over ruffling the feathers to allow spray to penetrate to skin. Avoid contact with pets eye. Allow bird to dry naturally in a warm place to prevent chilling. Repeat as necessary.

VOLUME: 125mL; 500mL; 5L.

Aristopet

Aristopet Bird Lice and Mite Spray Plus IGR

(2)

$18.95

Vetafarm

Vetafarm Pigeon and Bantam Wormout Tablets 50

(3)

$37.95

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