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Poisoning
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Reproductive Disorders
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Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia)
An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds.
Gout In Birds
Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.
Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Birds
Describes this condition, its causes, and the importance of early intervention.
Avian Biotech.com: Disease Center
Offers testing for many avian diseases affecting all kinds of birds. Including DNA sexing.
Evaluating Birdpoop
Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways.
The Amazing Avian Beak Anatomy and Common Disorders
Learn about beaks, their functions, parts, diseases, and disorders.
Fatty Liver Disease in Cockatiels
Reasons why a parrot develops fatty liver disease and what can be done to prevent it. From Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine.
Exotic Pet Veterinarian - Avian
Find useful links to giardia, bird droppings, nutrition, first aid kit, medications, pregnancy, heat related problems, and the top ten bird killers.
Thyroid Testing in Avian Species
Discusses signs of hypothyroidism in birds and current testing methods.
Avian Disease Fact Sheet
Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University.
Holistic Bird Newsletter
Find avian health and disease articles on anatomy, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Includes sections on special needs birds, behavior, stress management, and healing herbs.
Visceral Gout in Birds
Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid.
Dealing With Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds
Describes the most common preventable avian disease, hypovitaminosis A, which particularly affects pet birds that eat only seeds.
Signs of Respiratory Problems
Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing.
How to Fix Splay Legs in Baby Lovebirds Using a Makeup Sponge
Contains photographs of how to tend to this condition in baby birds of this species.
Sour Crop
A life-threatening complication usually seen in baby birds where the crop stops emptying and becomes distended with fermenting food and fluids. Includes questions and answers.
The Veterinarian - Treating vomiting and regurgitation in birds
Describes the differences between vomiting and regurgitation which owners sometimes confuse. Covers diagnostic procedures, obstructions, disease of the upper alimentary tract, proventricular, and ventricular disease.
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