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Hey is there any spray to keep my birds feathers healthy please suggest?
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. If birds are healthy, there are no sprays that should be applied to their feathers. In fact, some sprays found online or in pet stores can be harmful to birds, either to their skin or their lungs. If you believe there is a problem with your bird's feathers, I recommend contacting your primary veterinarian who takes care of him to see if he needs to be seen in person for an exam. If he has something like mites that are causing him to itch, he may require specific treatment. I hope this is helpful - best of luck with your budgie!
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So, I've noticed that my parakeet has been drinking a lot more water recently, his droppings are therefore watery, and the feathers over his nares are colored a dark brown/red. My online search has been unsuccessful in finding what this might be, as
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Is there any natural herb/supplement that can help a bird who is experiencing puffed up feathers and bloody droppings?
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Without knowing the name of the product, it cannot be determined if it is necessary. Usually, you don't want to medicate your pet or start a supplement without the advice of your veterinarian. It is possible Houdini broke a blood feather or injured himself causing bleeding. You will need to gently look under his wing. You can pluck a broken blood feather if you have done it before, otherwise leave it for your vet or a vet experienced in treating birds. Make an appointment to have Houdini examined. You can bring the water additive with you to discuss its use with your vet.
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