Bird Healthcare & Medications

Avicare is a concentrated hospital B grade disinfectant. It instantly kills bacteria, viruses and fungi on contact and is effective in up to 20% organic matter - perfect for disinfection in dirty situations.

Avicare is completely safe for all birds, environments and equipment.

Avicare is recommended for use as a safe and effective disinfectant cleanser for all situations that require a high level of hygiene, such as brooders, incubators, hospital cages and for disinfection of equipment.

DIRECTIONS:

Dilute with water: 1 part Avicare in 50 parts water (20mL per Litre). For all animal areas and equipment, remove gross contamination (faeces, leftover food etc), spray with Avicare solution and allow to dry. Food and water containers should be washed in the prepared solution, then rinsed and dried. Not suitable for use in fish tanks, ponds or fish equipment (nets etc).

Examples of Avicare use to maintain a healthy environment:

Birds - cages, perches, toys, food and water containers. Hand rearing equipment, incubators and brooders.

Dogs and Cats - food and water containers, brushes, combs and collars.

Rodents - houses and cages, food and water containers, exercise wheels etc.

Horses - equipment, brushes, combs, clippers, dental equipment, leads and headstalls.

Active Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride, Sulfamic Acid

SIZES: 100mL; 500mL;

Also available in Ready to Use formulation.

Keeps drinking water sparkling clean fresh and safe. Aviclens takes up the fight against the "Grunge Syndrome". Improving the water quality of animals is a well recognized method of improving production (eggs or young) and reducing the death rate.

Clean, safe water is critical to the long-term health of all animals. When used regularly, Aviclens reduces the work involved with cleaning water containers. Does not negatively affect normal gut flora.

Recommended for: All birds where contaminated or slimy drinking water containers are an issue.

Can be used with: Aviclens is safe to use with any in water supplement, but not suitable for mixing with parasite controls, antibiotics or probiotics.

Directions: Add 5mL of Aviclens per 10L drinking water. Change water after 1-2 days in warm weather and 3-4 days in cooler temperatures. Aviclens should also be used in the water when soaking or sprouting seed. Soak seeds for us to 24 hours.

Active Constituent: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 10mg/mL
 

Coccivet is a safe and effective Coccidiosis treatment for use in pigeons and ornamental birds. With a dual active formulation Coccivet safely and efficiently clears infection over a 7-day course of treatment.
Coccidiosis can result in nutrient malabsorption, dehydration, and blood loss, and make the bird susceptible to secondary infections. 
Coccivet has much better activity against parasites than sulphur treatments and may be prepared as a flock dose for large numbers of birds or singular and small aviary dose.

When treating for coccidiosis it is important to thoroughly clean all aviaries and environments, using a disinfectant such as Vetafarm Avicare, at the same time to help prevent reinfection.
Coccivet should not be mixed with other products.
 
VOLUME:  50mL, 250mL

Vetafarm Power Shampoo is a high sheen shampoo for clean healthy skin and feathers. It will protect against feather damage and will improve feather appearance and performance for competition advantage.

Power Shampoo is ideal for cleaning and improving the presentation of pet and show birds plumage.

Ingredients: Contains natural cleansers and fragrances such as eucalyptus. Thoroughly cleans and adds shine to plumage.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add 2mL (two pumps) of Power shampoo to 2 litres of clean warm water.

2. Gently immerse the bird in the solution until all feathers are wet. Lightly, massage the feathers until all dirt and stain is removed.

3. Rinse bird in a separate container of clean water.

4. Carefully towel dry or allow to air dry.

SIZES: 50mL; 100mL

Triple C is a broad-spectrum antibiotic powder for use in ornamental birds for bacterial infections including E.coli (Enteritis), Mycoplasma (Chronic Respiratory Disease) and Chlamydia (Psittacosis).

Triple C may be added to the drinking water or the food of birds.

Triple C Antibiotic is an ideal "first line" antibiotic where a definite diagnosis is not available. If the birds fail to respond to the treatment within 3 days veterinary advice should be obtained.

Notes: Triple C Antibiotic Powder will be affected by the presence of calcium in the diet.

During treatment remove all sources of Calcium including supplements, shell grit and cuttlefish bone.

At the completion of the treatment the birds should have their gut flora re-established using Probotic.

Directions:

Not to be used for birds intended for human consumption.

Parrots - 5.0 g/L in clean water.

Finch and Pigeon - 2.5 g/L in clean water.

All ornamental Birds - 5.0 g/kg in dry food.

All ornamental Birds - 10 g/kg in hand rearing food.

Ingredients: Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride 100mg/g.

SIZES: 25g; 100g; 500g

***We regret we are unable to ship this product to New Zealand***

Active ingredient: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 10g/Kg. A broad spectrum antibiotic powder for treating respiratory and general bacterial conditions in caged birds. No prescription is required for this useful medication.

Actions:
Broad spectrum antibiotic against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, certain rickettsia, chlamydia, actinomyces, mycoplasma, protozoa and some of the larger viruses. It acts by inhibition of proteins in the ribosomes of the bacteria. 

Oxytetracycline crosses most biological barriers in the body.

Indications:
Diseases due to susceptible organisms in ornamental cage birds.

Safety Directions:
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes, and avoid inhaling dust. 

Dosage and Administration:
CRD and bacterial enteritis dissolve 5g (1 rounded measure) in 50mL of water. Use this solution as the source of drinking water for the treated bird. Make up this solution fresh daily. Treat the bird for 3 - 5 days, or as directed by a veterinarian. 50mL of prepared solution will treat 2 large birds (parrots, cockatoos) or 10 small birds (canaries, finches, budgerigars).

Presentation:
Powder (fine, yellow, soluble): 100g

This product has not been registered for use in food producing animals.

This product cannot be shipped to New Zealand

Inca Sulfa 3 is a safe antibiotic formula used for bacterial enteritis, respiratory disease (Coryza), chlamydia (one-eyed cold), and coccidiosis in various caged birds like canaries, budgerigars, finches, cockatoos, and doves.

Inca Sulfa 3 is added to the bird's drinking water, replacing their regular water supply. 

Composition: 
120g/L Sulfathiazole. 40g/L Sulfadimidine. 40g/L Sulfamerazine 


Important considerations:
It's crucial to clean cages and water containers to prevent reinfection. 

Not recommended for birds intended for human consumption. 

Do not use in birds produced for eggs or meat.


Volume: 125mL;  250mL