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Avian Biotech: Avian Disease Center
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Offers testing for many avian diseases affecting all kinds of birds. Including DNA sexing.
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Avian Cancer
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Discusses the types of tumors that have been diagnosed in pet birds, including those of the skin and internal organs.
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Avian Disease Fact Sheet
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Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University.
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Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia)
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An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds.
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Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Birds
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Describes this condition, its causes, and the importance of early intervention.
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CPR for Birds
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Discusses cardiopulmonary resuscitation that can save a bird's life in the correct circumstances.
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Dealing With Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds
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Describes the most common preventable avian disease, hypovitaminosis A, which particularly affects pet birds that eat only seeds.
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Diabetes in Birds
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Describes this condition, the treatment, and complications.
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Evaluating Birdpoop
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Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways.
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Fatty Liver Disease in Cockatiels
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Reasons why a parrot develops fatty liver disease and what can be done to prevent it. From Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine.
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Gout In Birds
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Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.
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Holistic Bird Newsletter
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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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How to Fix Splay Legs in Baby Lovebirds Using a Makeup Sponge
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Contains photographs of how to tend to this condition in baby birds of this species.
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Signs of Respiratory Problems
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Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing.
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Sour Crop in the Neonate
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A life-threatening complication 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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The Amazing Avian Beak Anatomy and Common Disorders
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Learn about beaks, their functions, parts, diseases, and disorders.
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The Veterinarian - Treating Vomiting and Regurgitation in Birds
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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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Thyroid Testing in Avian Species
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Describes this controversial test, signs of hypothyroidism, and emphasizes the importance of making a careful diagnosis.
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Visceral Gout in Birds
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Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid.
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