Are tiny bugs on eggs chicken parasites? Should I be worried?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sounds terrifying, but that isn't a normal parasite of dogs and I think it was just a bug that got on her in the car or outside. I think she will be fine! I wish you the best!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You will not have tick eggs in your house. They have to feed off blood to produce eggs, so I wouldn't worry about that or an infestation. It sounds as though you have done a good job. I would just add that you should consider a long lasting tick preventative. Dips and sprays do not last long on the dog. I would consider one of the new oral medications: either Nexgard or Simparica which are monthly or Bravecto which is one pill every 3 months. i wish you and Lilly the best!

They are probably grain mites and they will not harm her. I cannot tell you for sure without seeing what the bugs are myself. There are other bugs like weevils that may be the problem. I suggest you consult with someone locally that could probably help you better. Freezing your bird food should eliminate most of the insect problem. However, for some of those stubborn insects (like the weevils), actually freezing the food for at least 48 hours, removing from freezer for a couple of days and then refreezing for another 48 hours should do the job. Those little ant-like seed bugs are sometimes a littler harder to kill, and a second freezing usually gets any the first freeze missed.

Thank you for submitting your question. A tick needs to feed while on a dog and then it will drop off after breeding to lay eggs. So this would not have been possible if the tick was removed from the dog while feeding. It sounds like you did a thorough job of cleaning as well. So I do not believe you need to worry. I hope this information helps!

Unfortunately, I can not really see anything in the picture. But, based on your description of a long white wormy like creature, it could very well be a tape worm. I know you are squeamish with gross stuff, but bringing in a fecal sample for analysis to your veterinarian will help diagnose this problem. A dewormer, either oral or injectable, can usually resolve these issues before they get out of hand. Depending on the type of tapeworm, some of these are transmissible to people but is generally uncommon. Just be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling your bird or any of its droppings.

Thanks for reaching out about your birds. First thoughts are of a tracheal obstruction, possible infection or aspirated seed. Either of these can lead to acute death. Ticks are extremely rare in birds and can usually be removed manually. Mites or lice are more common. Treating them with organophosphates might be risky with chicks around. If possible, wait until chicks are weaned and out of the nest. Then the cage can be thoroughly cleaned and the birds treated. A veterinary visit will be needed to prescribe a treatment. Good luck.

From the picture it it looks like some type of maggot. I am suspicious that he probably ate this and that it isn’t a parasite. However, if vomiting continues he should be evaluated by your veterinarian. Also taking in a fresh poop sample to look for intestinal parasite eggs. If you haven’t thrown the maggot away you can throw it in a zip lock bag and take it in with you as well. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.