Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease, PBFD, Beak & Feather
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease or PBFD is caused by a circovirus which infects and kills the cells of the feather and beak. The virus also impairs the immune system.
Health
Sick Bird Symptoms
Primary symptoms and possible causes: Some of the avian diseases require direct or indirect contact with a diseased bird (viral / bacterial disases, for example). If a pet hasn’t been in contact with other birds for years, then one can exclude / ignore them for the most part. In those cases, it is more likely … Read more
Lameness: Limping / Foot & Leg Problems
Lameness is generally defined as the lack of, or partial use, of one or both legs. It’s a sign of weakness or nerve damage. It could be caused by trauma, tumor, stroke, heavy metal toxicity – among other possibilities.
Natural Calcium for Birds
Calcium Sources and Absorbability Bird Nutrition Most of us are aware of the serious health issues caused by a calcium-deficient diet, but very few of us understand the risks associated with an EXCESSIVE dietary calcium intake that is generally associated with fortified diets (pellets) and over-supplementation, which may lead to hypercalcemia – also known as … Read more
Avian Medical Terms (Avian Health & Diseases) by Jeannine Miesle
Main Article: Avian Medical Terms / Health & Diseases by Jeannine Miesle, MA, Allied Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians Terms: Directional Terms… Regions of the body … Prefixes & Suffices … Muscle Movement … Number Values … Abbreviations … Organizations … Commonly Used Medical Terms Relevant Images: Relevant Avian Anatomy Image Gallery (NOTE: Some of the images / illustrations on this … Read more
Polyoma / Avian Polyoma
The Avian polyoma virus (also known as Budgerigar Fledgling Disease) causes high levels of mortality in young psittacine birds. Polyoma is transmitted primarily bird to bird but it is also thought to be transmitted via the egg.
Seizures in Pet Birds
Symptoms: Fortunately, many birds will recover from a seizure and slowly regain their ability to control their movements and perch. Possible Causes: Treatment: The bird should be placed in a quiet dark box and taken to a veterinarian immediately. They will need supportive care, including a warm, quiet, safe environment, fluids, nutritional support, antibiotics (whenever … Read more
Common Chicken Diseases
Diseases chicken/poultry commonly come down with eating some toxin/poison. Some genetic problems caused something internal to fail at an early age (likely only if the affected birds were related). Some infections (viral/bacterial) could also be the cause.
Emergency Care of Orphaned Birds
If you know that the chick is injured or orphaned, the following measures are recommended: Relevant Web Resources
Papillomas in Pet Birds
Papilloma is caused by a virus infection similar to warts. Transmission: Transmission occurs through direct contact. Diagnosis: They are benign tumors that look like tiny wart-like growth. In birds, they typically appear in the throat or vent areas. They can grow large enough to block the vent, making it difficult or even impossible for the … Read more