birbie
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I recently took 2 of my budgies to the vet and she said they have knemidokoptes mites; I had taken them in because I thought one of them had bumblefoot, and the other needed a nail trim, but she said both of them have mites and other birds in the room might be affected as well. She recommended 3 Ivermectin treatments for each bird (2 weeks apart), which will end up being about $400. total. I got the first treatment for the 2 birds I had taken in. I am not sure how the treatments were administered as the birds were taken to another room with a tech, but she did say that it has to be precisely measured based on their weight. I will take them for the remaining treatments with the vet if necessary, but I found some products for mites online and was wondering if others have experience with them and if I should try using them instead of going back to the vet (or at least try them and then go back to the vet if needed).
I found this Ivermectin solution you add to water: King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More (they also have a spray)
and I also found this Moxydectin treatment that you add to water: Scatt from Vetafarm for treating air sac mites and scaly face
http://www.allbirdproducts.com/newproductpages/scatt.html
and I already have a spray like this one but have not used it for several months: 8 in 1 Ultra Care Mite & Lice Bird Spray, 8 oz. | Petco Store
I found this Ivermectin solution you add to water: King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More (they also have a spray)
and I also found this Moxydectin treatment that you add to water: Scatt from Vetafarm for treating air sac mites and scaly face
http://www.allbirdproducts.com/newproductpages/scatt.html
and I already have a spray like this one but have not used it for several months: 8 in 1 Ultra Care Mite & Lice Bird Spray, 8 oz. | Petco Store