Avian Tapeworms in Birds
Gastrointestinal parasites can trigger a variety of problems for birds’ stomachs and intestines, however it can also interfere with the normal functioning of the other organs. Tapeworms are a form of parasite that can affect the digestive tract of birds.
The birds most commonly affected by tapeworms include the cockatoos African Grey parrots, and finches.
Symptoms and Types
Tapeworms in the intestines and stomach of a bird infected with the disease are not accompanied by any visible signs. Prehistoric Birds However, they can be detected in the affected bird’s droppings if they are examined with care.
Causes
Tapeworms can be contracted by infected animals or birds, mostly wild birds. Birds can also become infected from eating animals that have tapeworms like earthworms, slugs and insects and spiders. 
Treatment
The vet will conduct tests on the bird’s droppings, and prescribe treatment to kill the tapeworms. In accordance with the severity of infection the medication can be administered orally or into the bird that is infected. A greater than one dose however, is needed in order to completely eliminate this intestinal parasite.
Prevention
It is possible to prevent the spread of a gastrointestinal parasite to your pet by having regularly dewormed at the vet’s office. How Do Birds Have Sex
Gastrointestinal parasites can cause a myriad of problems for birds’ stomachs and intestines, however it can also interfere with the normal functioning of the other organs. One of them is Giardia that is a single-celled microbe (protozoa) that is found in the digestive tract.
Giardiasis is a common affliction of cockatiels, lovebirds, budgerigars and other birds belonging to the family of parrots, such as parrots, macaws and cockatoos.
