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Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Birds
Describes this condition, its causes, and the importance of early intervention.
http://www.2ndchance.info/spraddle.htm

Dealing With Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds
Describes the most common preventable avian disease, hypovitaminosis A, which particularly affects pet birds that eat only seeds.
http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/vitamina.htm

Veterinary Practice News - Geriatric Birds Require Comprehensive Care
Presents a table of various species, with commentary and case presentations.
http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?...

Poultry Diseases Network
Find a diagnostic guide, photo gallery, discussion forum, glossary, news, and about the industry.
http://www.poultrydiseases.net

Abdominal Effusion in a Bird
Case presentation of a cockatiel exhibiting ascites and shows how cytologic evaluation can be a valuable tool in the diagnosis of egg yolk peritonitis.
http://www.vetclinpathjournal.org/VOL31_OPEN/VC...

CPR for Birds
Discusses cardiopulmonary resuscitation that can save a bird's life in the correct circumstances.
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cpr.html

Avian Cancer
Discusses the types of tumors that have been diagnosed in pet birds, including those of the skin and internal organs.
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cancer.html

Diabetes in Birds
Describes this condition, the treatment, and complications.
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/diabetes.html

Thyroid Testing in Avian Species
Describes this controversial test, signs of hypothyroidism, and emphasizes the importance of making a careful diagnosis.
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/thyroid.html

Sour Crop in the Neonate
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.
http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/vet/sourcrop...

Holistic Birds
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.
http://www.holisticbirds.com/

Signs of Respiratory Problems
Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing.
http://www.netpets.com/birds/reference/lafeber/...

The Amazing Avian Beak Anatomy and Common Disorders
Learn about beaks, their functions, parts, diseases, and disorders.
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww53eiv.htm

Gout In Birds
Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.
http://www.2ndchance.info/gout.htm

Avian Biotech: Avian Disease Center
Offers testing for many avian diseases affecting all kinds of birds. Including DNA sexing.
http://www.avianbiotech.com/DiseaseCenter.htm

Avian Disease Fact Sheet
Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/poultry/factsheets/3...

Evaluating Birdpoop
Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways.
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/efmar1.htm

Visceral Gout in Birds
Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid.
http://www.lorikeets.com/gout.htm

The Veterinarian - Treating Vomiting and Regurgitation in Birds
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.
http://www.theveterinarian.com.au/clinicalrevie...

Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia)
An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM029

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