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Jeanne Smith, DVM, Veterinarian
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VerifiedHi, this is Dr Jeanne Smith. I just came on line and saw your request. I'm sorry no one else was able to respond to you sooner. How many times and at what interval have you treated for air sac mites? Is she otherwise acting normal?
The reason I asked was because what you describe sure sounds like air sac mites. There are only two other things that can cause a respiratory click in a finch: iodine deficiency and bacterial infection but she would act I'll with a bacterial infection. I suggest getting an iodine supplement to treat her. Iodine deficiency is common enough in canaries and finches you should be able to order it where you got your air sac mite treatment.
Jeanne Smith, DVM, Veterinarian
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