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How to Treat Parrot Trichomoniasis
The pathogen of avian trichomoniasis is the flagellate Trichomonas gallinae, which attacks the upper digestive tract. The disease is common in pigeons, most of which carry it without showing symptoms, but parrots and other birds can also be infected. Treat promptly if a parrot is infected. Our team introduces the treatment methods.
Trichomoniasis in Parrots: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Avian trichomoniasis is a parasitic disease from Trichomonas gallinae, common in parrots (and pigeons, ~80% carriers). Signs include yellow cheesy throat lesions, drooling, weight loss, diarrhea, and breathing trouble; severe cases damage organs. Diagnose via mouth-swab microscopy (not fecal), isolate and disinfect, and treat with dimetridazole (50 mg/kg or 0.05% in water for 5–6 days). Prevent by quarantining new birds.