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Respiratory Disease in Birds
Respiratory diseases are among the most common problems seen in all species of pet birds. Because they can have a variety of causes, early diagnosis by your veterinarian and proper treatment is necessary to prevent severe illness.
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Feather Problems
Feather loss is as much of a concern to bird owners as hair loss is to dog and cat owners.
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Tests for Sick Birds
Birds are very good at hiding illness. After a physical examination, your veterinarian may need also need to perform certain tests for further insight into the bird’s problem or for early detection of various disease conditions.
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Imping: Repairing a Bird's Damaged or Clipped Wings
Imping is the process of re-attaching donor feathers onto a bird’s wings by the use of small splints inserted into the hollow shaft of the bird's main flight feathers (primaries and secondaries).
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Why Some Birds Feather Pluck
Different species are prone to different causes of feather and skin conditions. Knowing the common conditions in the species of bird you keep can be a great help in managing your birds.
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Love Birds?
Do you love your bird? That’s good but you shouldn’t get carried away with your affection. For instance, kissing your bird is not healthy and one reason for this is the disease Psittacosis. Psittacosis is a zoonosis, a disease which can be spread from ani
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Anorexia In Pet Birds
Anorexia (loss of appetite) and lethargy (listlessness) are common signs of illness in pet birds. Though not specific for any particular disease, they do indicate a severely ill bird that requires immediate medical attention.
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Cnemidokoptic Mite Infestation
While many owners believe parasites are common causes of skin disorders and feather loss in birds, this is usually not the case. However, Cnemidokoptic mite infestation, also called 'cere mites' is a fairly common disorder.
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Obesity in Birds
As with other pets, obesity is a problem often encountered with birds.
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Chlamydiosis In Birds
Chlamydiosis (also known as Psittacosis or Parrot Fever) is a zoonosis (a disease that can be transmitted from animals or birds to man) caused by the organism Chlamydia psittaci. It can cause severe illness in humans.
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