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Birds

Everything you need to know about birds

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Poxvirus Infections in Birds
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Avian Poxvirus InfectionsPoxvirus infections can happen in any bird, and is named after the specific bird species affected by it, like turkey pox, pigeon pox, canary pox, etc. The incidence of Poxvirus...

Macaw Asthma in Birds
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Macaw Respiratory HypersensitivityMacaw Respiratory Hypersensitivity (or Macaw Asthma) is a lung and airway disease which causes an allergic reaction in the bird. Blue and gold macaws are especially prone...

Hormonal Disorder in Birds
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Avian Diabetes MellitusHormonal disorders can occur in birds and cause a disturbance in the blood levels of different hormones. Symptoms and TypesDiseases of the glands can either increase or decrease...

Newcastle Viral Infection in Birds
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Newcastle Disease Newcastle disease is a viral infection that is usually seen in poultry, but it can also affect pet birds. Newcastle disease, which causes various lung and airway disorders in birds, unfortunately...

Overgrown Beak in Birds – Trimming Your Bird’s Beak
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By Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Like a fingernail or toenail, a bird’s beak is made up of living tissue that grows throughout the animal’s life. Both the top and bottom parts of the...

10 Home Dangers for Pet Birds
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Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP

By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice)   We do our best to keep our family members, including our pets, safe at home. Yet, as a result of their ability to fly and their inherent nature to chew,...

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