Psittacosis, also known as bird fever, is caused by chlamydia psittacosis and mainly spreads and infects many birds. At first, it was found that the disease was more common among parrot lovers, so it was named parrot fever. Parrot fever is mainly transmitted through the excreta of various birds, but domestic parrots often have little contact with the outside world, and the contact with sick birds is closer to zero, so domestic parrots are not easy to get parrot fever.
Cages, food cans, water bowls, etc. Should be cleaned every day; Wet the surface with water or disinfectant before cleaning to prevent dust; Wear masks and gloves when cleaning; Wash your hands thoroughly with running water and soap after touching birds or things that may be contaminated by their excrement. If you find birds with suspicious symptoms, please take them away for isolation treatment in time.
Matters needing attention in raising parrots
At present, there are three kinds of parrots that can be kept as pet birds in the market, namely budgerigar, peony parrot and cocktail parrot. It is illegal to sell or raise other kinds of parrots, and buying pet birds online will not have a health certificate.
Families who want to raise birds such as parrots, pigeons and canaries should disinfect the environment regularly, try to avoid inhaling dust from the feathers and feces of these birds, avoid being bitten and prevent infection with psittacosis.
In addition, families with pets must be equipped with commonly used health care drugs, such as iodine. Don't panic when a pet bites. Squeeze poisonous blood out of the wound as soon as possible, soak it for disinfection, apply iodine cotton ball to the wound, and then go to the health and epidemic prevention department for treatment or preventive treatment.