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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. (infos)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. (infos)
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. (infos)
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. (infos)
Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia)
An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds. (infos)
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. (infos)
Visceral Gout in Birds
Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid. (infos)
Evaluating Birdpoop
Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways. (infos)
Thyroid Testing in Avian Species
Discusses signs of hypothyroidism in birds and current testing methods. (infos)
Avian Disease Fact Sheet
Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University. (infos)