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Avian Botulism - http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_botulism/
Information on this paralytic disease caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, provided by the USGS National Wildlife Health Center. |
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Avian Vacuolar Myelinopathy - http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_vacuolar_myelinopathy/
Information on this neurological disease affecting waterbirds, provided by the USGS National Wildlife Health Center. |
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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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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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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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Gout In Birds - http://www.2ndchance.info/gout.htm
Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Diabetes in Birds - http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/diabetes.html
Describes this condition, the treatment, and complications. |
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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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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. |
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Sour Crop in the Neonate - http://www.cockatiels.org/ownersandenthusiasts/sour-crop-in-neonates.htm
A life-threatening condition 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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Is My Bird Sick? - http://www.cockatiels.org/ownersandenthusiasts/is-my-bird-sick.html
Guidance from the National Cockatiel Society on identifying illness in cage birds. |
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Obesity in Birds - http://www.cockatiels.org/ownersandenthusiasts/obesity_in_birds.htm
Article on this condition in caged birds, provided by the National Cockatiel Society. |
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Avian Nutritional Diseases - http://www.cockatiels.org/ownersandenthusiasts/avian-nutritional-diseases.htm
Article on the inadequacies of an unsupplemented seed diet for cage birds, provided by the National Cockatiel Society. |