Pets enrich our lives so much, for most of us our pets actually become part of the family; which is why it can be so devastating when your pet becomes ill. One of the biggest responsibilities we have as pet owners is the health care of our pets. Birds are no different!
We know with dogs and cats we will need to take them to the vet for regular check-ups and exams and on the rare case of an accident of some sort, for emergency treatment. Well the same goes for your finches!
The most important step you can take in the care of your finches will be to find an avian vet that you can take your birds too for regular check-ups and in cases of emergency. Your avian vet should be experienced in treating finches, friendly, welcoming and easy to communicate with. You should feel comfortable with your vet and you should have faith in their ability to treat your birds, in their honesty and in their ethics. If anything feels "off" then keep looking!
Once you find the correct vet for you and your birds, you will then have the comfort of knowing if any health issues should arise with your finches, help is just a phone call away.
There are many signs of illness in your finches that you need to be aware of. It is imperative that you get to know your finch so that any signs of illness can be caught early enough to get them medical attention before the situation becomes life threatening.
The following is a list of symptoms that require immediate vet care:
• Change in behavior or attitude • They begin sleeping too much • There is a change in dropping color, consistency or smell • Labored breathing or panting • A change in the feathers: balding, they feathers being looking dirty and so on • They stop eating • They become dirty around the face and feathers • They can't walk or have trouble holding their heads up, a sign of lameness • You notice discharge from the eyes, nose or rear • They fluff up their feathers trying to keep warm • Bird tucking it's head under its wing • Wheezing or clicking sounds • Acting lethargic • Cuts or open wounds • Beaks and nails that have become over grown • Ingrown feathers or picking at their feathers • Egg binding • Mites • Their legs have become scaly • Sores around the eyes • Obvious injury like a broken leg or wing • Tumors • Weight loss • Shock
If you notice any of these issues with your birds then you need to seek the assistance of an avian vet immediately. You will need to separate the sick bird from your other birds as soon as you notice something is not right with the animal. One ill bird can infect all the other birds it shares a cage or aviary with.
Some bird illnesses can even be transferred to humans!
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