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Holistic Birds - http://www.holisticbirds.com/
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. |
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Dealing With Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds - http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/vitamina.htm
Describes the most common preventable avian disease, hypovitaminosis A, which particularly affects pet birds that eat only seeds. |
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Avian Biotech: Avian Disease Center - http://www.avianbiotech.com/DiseaseCenter.htm
Offers testing for many avian diseases affecting all kinds of birds. Including DNA sexing. |
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The Amazing Avian Beak Anatomy and Common Disorders - http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww53eiv.htm
Learn about beaks, their functions, parts, diseases, and disorders. |
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How to Fix Splay Legs in Baby Lovebirds Using a Makeup Sponge - http://www.parrotparrot.com/splay/
Contains photographs of how to tend to this condition in baby birds of this species. |
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Evaluating Birdpoop - http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/efmar1.htm
Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways. |
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Fatty Liver Disease in Cockatiels - http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww61eiii.htm
Reasons why a parrot develops fatty liver disease and what can be done to prevent it. From Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine. |
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Gout In Birds - http://www.2ndchance.info/gout.htm
Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it. |
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Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia) - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM029
An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds. |
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Visceral Gout in Birds - http://www.lorikeets.com/gout.htm
Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid. |
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Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Birds - http://www.2ndchance.info/spraddle.htm
Describes this condition, its causes, and the importance of early intervention. |
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The Veterinarian - Treating Vomiting and Regurgitation in Birds - http://www.theveterinarian.com.au/clinicalreviewcve/article300.asp
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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Signs of Respiratory Problems - http://www.netpets.com/birds/reference/lafeber/11/respiratory_problems.html
Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing. |
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Prevent Canary Death - http://www.canary-bird.co.uk
eBook available to purchase that aims to enable canary owners to keep their birds in good health and successfully treat any illnesses that may occur. |
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CPR for Birds - http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cpr.html
Discusses cardiopulmonary resuscitation that can save a bird's life in the correct circumstances. |
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Thyroid Testing in Avian Species - http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/thyroid.html
Describes this controversial test, signs of hypothyroidism, and emphasizes the importance of making a careful diagnosis. |
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Diabetes in Birds - http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/diabetes.html
Describes this condition, the treatment, and complications. |
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Avian Cancer - http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cancer.html
Discusses the types of tumors that have been diagnosed in pet birds, including those of the skin and internal organs. |
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Sour Crop in the Neonate - http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/vet/sourcrop.html
A life-threatening complication usually seen in baby birds where the crop stops emptying and becomes distended with fermenting food and fluids. From the National Cockatiel Society. |
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Veterinary Practice News - Geriatric Birds Require Comprehensive Care - http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?aid=11358&cid=3874&category=
Presents a table of various species, with commentary and case presentations. |