Air Track Formula 15ml

Description

Respiratory tract diseases are very common in pet birds.
Due to the high metabolic rate required for flight, birds have a high oxygen demand. Three different sets of organs perform respiration: the anterior air sacs, lungs, and posterior air sacs. Air sacs represent 15% of the total body volume.
The complexity of the avian respiratory system and anatomical changes predispose birds to respiratory disorders not often found in mammals. The respiratory mucous membrane is constantly exposed to foreign bodies, substances, and microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites from the environment, water, and food. Potential infection in any area of the upper or lower respiratory tract can affect adjacent areas of the respiratory system.
In parasitic infections (mites, protozoa, worms, etc.), tracheitis (inflammation of the trachea), bronchitis, and air sac involvement are observed. Birds usually sneeze or cough, trying to expel ‘foreign bodies.’ At the same time, weight loss may occur due to reduced appetite and food intake. In this case, the solid mass of the droppings is minimal compared to their normal form and in relation to the urine. Symptoms initially appear mild. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, they worsen, and respiratory symptoms become severe.
In bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal cavities), bronchitis, tracheitis, syrinxitis, and pneumonia are usually observed. In these cases, symptoms are typically more severe and include anorexia, lethargy, weakness, ruffled feathers, closed or half-closed eyes, and dyspnea with an open beak and rhythmic tail bobbing. As the body weakens, secondary infections from enterobacteria can also occur, leading to severe diarrhea symptoms and potentially rapid death of the bird. Accurate diagnosis of the specific pathogen can only be done in a laboratory.
Less commonly, mainly in imported canaries, finches, and psittacines, chlamydia – Chlamydiophila psittaci (ornithosis or psittacosis) can occur. In these cases, isolating the birds and promptly applying disinfection and therapeutic treatment can prevent widespread mortality.
Prevention and good respiratory health in birds are essential and include good ventilation, cleanliness, airway hydration, and supportive nutritional care with vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency, in particular, is the most common predisposing cause of respiratory diseases in birds.
Evia Parrots’ Air Track Formula is designed to strengthen and help birds with respiratory problems. It contains herbal extracts (oregano, mint, thyme, eucalyptus) and vitamin A.
Oregano, mint, thyme, and eucalyptus extracts have strong antimicrobial action. Thyme extract has antispasmodic properties and helps treat bronchitis, asthma, and irritations and inflammations of the mouth and trachea. The essential oils of mint and eucalyptus have expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects, unblock nasal passages, and soothe the respiratory system.
Vitamin A protects and regenerates respiratory mucous membrane cells and strengthens birds against fungal and parasitic infections.
Air Track Formula supports the protection of airways from excessive dryness, especially during summer months. It has a supportive effect during and after antibiotic treatment for respiratory infections. It improves drinking water hygiene and, in combination with Fungus Formula, provides complementary and synergistic action in treating respiratory problems such as ornithosis or psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci), mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma sp.), aspergillosis (Aspergillus fumigatus), trichomoniasis (Trichomonas sp.), and others.

DOSAGE:
Preventive dosage: 2 drops per 100ml of water, 2-3 times a week.

Treatment dosage: 4 drops per 100ml of water, daily until symptoms subside.