parronts and sick fids?

[kq_fan]

I was wondering, has anyone on this forum gotten sick from their precious little fid? And of you can get sick from them, how can you prevent that? Thanks

 

[Dinosrawr]

To put it briefly... zoonosis. Very rarely can diseases, parasites, viruses, etc. just jump between species. The only time they are successful is if there has been enough time for that specific organism to acclimate to a new host, or if the hosts are very, very similar in the targeted infected area.

One of the few diseases that you can receive from parrots is Chlamydia. Not the STI, of course, but a different strain also known as psittacosis, parrot fever, or ornithosis. It has symptoms very similar to a bad case of pneumonia, which is why it's often difficult to diagnose. There's a few more, but that's the main one. It's caused by the contraction of that bacteria, so essentially if you don't keep the cage clean or let your bird touch your mouth with their beak you could be at risk of contracting it if you're unaware they have it.

 

[kq_fan]

Ok thank you I needed to know these things. Im a bit of a heath freak! I will be careful for sure!

 

[LadiDy]

Never forget that good hand washing technique is good for us and our Fids. This is just the nurse in me.

 

[LeaKP]

Yes, keep the cage, bowls, and toys clean. Not only healthier but more pleasant!

 

[kq_fan]

Oh yes, I cleanout both cages every week, but what are some good disinfecting stuff you can use?

 

[Dinosrawr]

Water and vinegar, F10, Avitech, and a steam cleaner are all good options imo. I use Avitech and plan to buy a steam cleaner at the end of this month for the hard to reach places, since I'm unable to take the cages outside.

 

[kq_fan]

Thank you! I do use the vinegar and water but I will try the others A steam cleaner would be nice!

 

[jasper19]

So should we not let our bird give us 'kisses' with their beak? else we will get this disease?...angel loves to give kisses so i am worried after reading i can apparently get chlamydia....