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Giardia in Birds

Giardia in Birds | Asymptomatic carriers may exist, and serve as sources of infection for other birds.   Giardia from  Protozoan parasites of cage and aviary birds, 2001, Avery Giardiasis 1 – Epidemiology and Pathogenesis Giardia is a simple binucleate flagellate with a large ventral sucking disc. It has a simple life cycle involving longitudinal binary … Read more

Physical Therapy Devices for Birds

Physical Therapy Devices for Birds | Beauty of Birds Physical Therapy for Birds: Creating Therapy Devices The following is from the Amazon eBook Wonky – An Uncommon Pigeon by Dr. Dulcimer Nielsen Wonky, rescued as a baby, lived with my husband and me and our two cats for 12 years, thinking he was a cat who … Read more

Wing Anatomy

Index of Bird Diseases … Symptoms & Potential Causes … Bird Species & Diseases They are Most Susceptible to Wing coverts: Feathers at the leading edge of the wing, covering the bases of the secondaries (shorter, upper “arm” feathers) and primaries wing feathers Uppertail and undertail coverts: Feathers covering the base of the tail feathers … Read more

Stress Control Formula

Stress Control: Ingredients

    Index of Diseases / Health Conditions … Bird Diseases Kindly provided by Manufacturer: King Bio Homeopathics The below product is produced for both human and pet use. It has shown great effectiveness in relieving stress-related symptoms in birds, including plucking. In addition to the below, I would also recommend reading these articles / … Read more

by Dr. Tara Nath Gaire

Excessive Urination – Polyuria

Index of Bird Diseases … Symptoms & Potential Causes … Bird Species & Diseases They are Most Susceptible to   Excessive volume of urination means that you release abnormally large amounts of urine each day. The medical term for this condition is polyuria   Symptoms: An excessive volume of urination, watery feces.   Cause: It is not … Read more

by Dr. Tara Nath Gaire

Mycobacterium

Diseases such as Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC), psittacosis (parrot fever), and Salmonella are the primary diseases associated with pet birds that can be potentially transmitted to humans.

Administering Medication

Your vet has determined that your bird is sick and needs to be medicated. It sounds easier than it really is. Medications often have strong, unpleasant tastes and getting our birds to take them can be a real challenge. However, there are helpful tips and tricks. Should a bird have losts his or her appetite, … Read more