Is it true that if my parrot has tiny bugs i can bath him with ';Dawn Dish Soap'; and it will get rid of them?

No, it is not true. If your bird has mites, please have him seen by a vet who will prescribe the appropriate treatment for him.





Wildlife rehabbers *who have been extensively trained* wash birds in Dawn dish soap ONLY after an oil spill. They are trained to work quickly, rinse *thoroughly* several times and keep the bird warm through it all because an oiled or soaped bird cannot regulate its own body temperature.





Dawn dish soap is SO full of phosphates that the original formula isn't even available in Canada. It is absolutely horrible for a bird's feathers and skin. Only a rehabber or a vet should EVER wash a bird in this manner and then only if it is absolutely necessary. You can do your bird GREAT harm by washing him or her in dish soap.





Colette


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http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Parro鈥?/a>Is it true that if my parrot has tiny bugs i can bath him with ';Dawn Dish Soap'; and it will get rid of them?
I would not bath. That is only for oiled birds and it is risky and has to be done just right. You can try a product called scalex that is good and apply with a cotton ball so bird does not inhale it. Or my best advice would be to visit a vet and have them see what type of bug it is and treat. Usually give a med called Ivermectin which is given in three small doses and does the job. Will also have to clean cage out well. .Don't worry cant catch them they are species specific. Is it true that if my parrot has tiny bugs i can bath him with ';Dawn Dish Soap'; and it will get rid of them?
Please don't bath the parrot! it is unnecesary and gets rid of the natural oils wich make them ';weather proof';. Buy either some Jhonsons (And only jhonsons) cage and avairy anti-parasite spray or talk to your vet who will tell you wich to use and how much.


Good luck!
I don't know about parrots, but I know this is true for snakes with mites. You can water down a mixture of Dawn (and only Dawn) and put the snake in it to get rid of the mites. Now, I'm not saying this is for parrots, but it does work for snakes...
No parrots don't have tiny mites. If you spray it daily with warm water and you find it scratches a lot. Not normal grooming but giving a screeches in biting its self then it my have mites. you can buy treatment from northern parrots.





try;http://www.24parrot.com/Anti-Parasite-Sp鈥?/a>
No!


The parrots has a very sensitive skin and soap might harm it, it is best to take him to the vet, the vet will tell you what to do, do not risk your parrot life please :(
Do not use Dawn on any birds. I highly recommend using a product called Bird Bath to kill any unwanted bugs like mites and lice. This product works great as I have used it on any new birds that I bring into aviary.
just buy powder to kill the pests dont take risk..


i am 75 percent sure that your bird can suffocate with the dish soap's smell.