Liver Disease / Fatty Liver in Pet Birds
Liver disease is a slow, on-going progressive disease where the liver tissue is replaced with fat. When the liver disease has progressed, the bird may suddenly appear ill.
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The Bird’s Oil Gland
A Bird’s Oil Gland – also known as Uropygial Gland or Preen Gland – Location and Function: During preening, birds gather oily secretions that contain diester waxes from their oil glands. This gland is located near the base of (just above) the tail. Birds distribute the oil over the plumage. The function of this oil … Read more
Toxicities
Here at Beauty of Birds, you can get information about the Birds / Parrots: Toxicities and Toxic Exposure in your home and also First Aid Instructions following Toxic Exposure.
Diabetes in Birds
If you are looking for information about the Diabetes in Birds like Causes, Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Supportive Nutrition, and Treatment Options, visit Beauty of Birds.
Heavy Metal Poisoning in Pet Birds
Toxicities in Your Home / Safe and Healthy Alternatives … Lead in your Drinking Water Birds: Sources of Heavy Metal Poisoning … First Aid Instructions (Birds). Lead or zinc poisoning can happen quickly or build up slowly over time depending on how much of the metal a bird ingests, how much of the toxin is … Read more
Cataracts in Birds
Cataracts in birds have not been studied extensively, but in general terms cataracts have been shown to have many causes in the species which have been studied, such as human, dog, horse, etc. Some of these causes include: Heredity: some cataracts are congenital (you are born with them), others, even the hereditary ones, can … Read more
Sick Bird Symptom: Weak Legs / Paralysis
Weak Legs / Paralysis Other potential solutions for weak legs / paralysis Nerve damage following injury (may resolve itself over time as nerve regenerates / heals or, if nerve has been severed, may be permanent) Aspergillosis: Can affect just about any parrot. Respiratory symptoms, dfficulty breathing, rapid breathing and/or exercise intolerance are common If any … Read more
Chronic Renal Failure, Kidney Failure, Renal Insufficiency, Disease
Renal Dysfunction or Kidney Disease is fairly common in pet birds, and is one of the more common problems in older birds. Normally functioning kidneys filter waste products from the blood stream into the urine.
Vomiting and Regurgitation in Pet Birds
Bird Health Care … Regurgitating – as Mating Behavior It is very difficult at times to differentiate regurgitation and vomiting. Both involve bringing up food and expelling it from the beak. Regurgitation to a mate, person or toy is a normal part of breeding behavior. A bird that is regurgitating or vomiting will make … Read more
Scaly Face or Scaly Leg Mites: Common Treatments
Environmental Treatment: Even though this mite spends its whole life cycle on a bird, it also seems able to burrow into wooden perches in the cage. Therefore, it is important to replace wooden perches / toys in infected cages / aviaries weekly. Some recommend using perches from native trees. Some mites could have fallen off … Read more