PetPlace.com - Pacheco's Disease
Caused by a group of psittacine herpesviruses. Article includes an overview, what to watch for, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Prolapse of the Rectum or Oviduct
An emergency requiring an avian vet, usually caused by egg laying problems, where the internal organ becomes inverted outside of the rectal area. From H&D Budgerigar & Cage Bird Society Inc.
Prolapsed Cloaca
Provides the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this life threatening emergency. Presents photographs.
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)
Viral disease originally called macaw wasting syndrome, psittacine wasting syndrome, or neuropathic gastric dilation. Can occur in any psittacine.
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease
Article by a veterinarian about the viral disease that can affect all psittacine birds. Includes photos and links to related content.
Psittacosis
Also known as chlamydiosis or chlamydia which can be passed from bird to human. Discusses transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of this dangerous disease.
Reproductive Disorders of the Hen Parrot
Presents common problems in female birds such as egg binding, prolapse, infections, and peritonitis.
The Reproductive Female
Word document that discusses female anatomy, hormonal and physiologic factors, oviduct impaction, neoplasia, cystic ova, and peritonitis.
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.
Thyroid Testing in Avian Species
Discusses signs of hypothyroidism in birds and current testing methods.
Understanding Psittacosis
Article discusses the symptoms, control, and treatment of what is also known as parrot fever, ornithosis, or chlamydiosis in birds.
Visceral Gout in Birds
Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid.
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