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Bird Health
Aerosol Poisoning in Birds
Fumes And Aerosol Poisoning
Many fumes and other aerosol poisons that affect your bird can be found either in your home, or outside it. From your cookware, to your carpet freshener, the fumes not only irritate your pet bird, but can poison it.
Symptoms and Types
Many fumes and other aerosol poisons that affect your bird can be found either in your home, or outside it. From your cookware, to your carpet freshener, the fumes not only irritate your pet bird, but can poison it.
Symptoms and Types
Air Sac Mite Infection in Birds
Birds suffer from lung and airway disorders, which can be caused by a variety of respiratory parasites. One such parasitic infection in birds is caused by air sac mites, which affects the entire respiratory tract. The parasites can be present all the way from the nose of the infected bird to the tiny air sacs in the lungs.
Canaries and Gouldian finches are two types of birds that commonly suffer from air sac mites.
Symptoms and Types
Bacterial And Fungal Skin Infections in Birds
Avian Skin Infections
Much like humans, birds suffer from skin infections. In birds, they can be due to injury or infection and usually results in redness and swelling. And if the bird continuously pecks at the infection, it may be ulcerate.
Symptoms and Types
In general, symptoms affecting the skin include:
Itching
Redness
Swelling
Much like humans, birds suffer from skin infections. In birds, they can be due to injury or infection and usually results in redness and swelling. And if the bird continuously pecks at the infection, it may be ulcerate.
Symptoms and Types
In general, symptoms affecting the skin include:
Itching
Redness
Swelling
Bacterial Diseases in Birds
Avian Bacterial Diseases
Birds are susceptible to various kinds of bacterial diseases -- usually caused by a lack of hygiene or stress -- but some birds have genetic immunity and instead become carriers of these diseases, able to infect other birds.
However, there are times carrier birds can become sick if they are faced with infection triggers like age (very young or old birds), ill health due to other infections or diseases, environmental or emotional stress, or anything else that temporarily lowers a bird’s immunity to bacteria.
Birds are susceptible to various kinds of bacterial diseases -- usually caused by a lack of hygiene or stress -- but some birds have genetic immunity and instead become carriers of these diseases, able to infect other birds.
However, there are times carrier birds can become sick if they are faced with infection triggers like age (very young or old birds), ill health due to other infections or diseases, environmental or emotional stress, or anything else that temporarily lowers a bird’s immunity to bacteria.
Bacterial Infection of Small Intestines in Birds
Avian Clostridial Disease
In birds, clostridial disease is a bacterial infection of the small intestines. However, it can affect multiple body organs, depending on the specific clostridial bacteria involved.
Symptoms and Types
In birds, clostridial disease is a bacterial infection of the small intestines. However, it can affect multiple body organs, depending on the specific clostridial bacteria involved.
Symptoms and Types
Beak And Feather Disease in Birds
Psittacine Beak And Feather Disease
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a viral disease which affects not only parrots, but other birds too. Despite its name, it does not affect the beak. It is a deadly disease, which is difficult to cure and is recognized by the abnormal feathers on birds.
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a viral disease which affects not only parrots, but other birds too. Despite its name, it does not affect the beak. It is a deadly disease, which is difficult to cure and is recognized by the abnormal feathers on birds.
Bird Flu in Birds
Avian Influenza
Avian influenza (or bird flu) is a lung and airway disease found in birds, and it is caused by the influenza virus. This viral infection can also spread to humans, so if your bird is infected, seek immediate treatment and take all necessary precautions to prevent an outbreak of bird flu.
Avian influenza (or bird flu) is a lung and airway disease found in birds, and it is caused by the influenza virus. This viral infection can also spread to humans, so if your bird is infected, seek immediate treatment and take all necessary precautions to prevent an outbreak of bird flu.
Cancers and Tumors in Birds
Avian cancers and tumors
Cancer or tumors refers to an abnormal growth of cells in a tissue or organ. And while humans often suffer from cancers or tumors, a bird is just as likely. Fortunately, most cancers and tumors can be treated if they are diagnosed in time.
There are basically two types of tumors. Benign tumors, which do not spread, and malignant cancers, which spread and are usually termed as cancers in the medical world.
Symptoms and Types
Cancer or tumors refers to an abnormal growth of cells in a tissue or organ. And while humans often suffer from cancers or tumors, a bird is just as likely. Fortunately, most cancers and tumors can be treated if they are diagnosed in time.
There are basically two types of tumors. Benign tumors, which do not spread, and malignant cancers, which spread and are usually termed as cancers in the medical world.
Symptoms and Types
Common Eye Disorders in Birds
Avian Eye Disorders
Birds can suffer from many different eye disorders. They can be due to an eye injury, or possibly an infection to the area. Occasionally, eye disorders are symptoms of another underlying medical problem. Therefore, if your bird has an eye problem, it should be considered serious and you should consult a veterinarian to rule out any major internal disease.
Symptom and Types
Birds can suffer from many different eye disorders. They can be due to an eye injury, or possibly an infection to the area. Occasionally, eye disorders are symptoms of another underlying medical problem. Therefore, if your bird has an eye problem, it should be considered serious and you should consult a veterinarian to rule out any major internal disease.
Symptom and Types
Egg Binding in Birds
Egg Binding
Egg binding is a common reproductive problem in birds, and it occurs when the bird retains the egg in the reproductive tract, unable to expel it naturally. Female budgerigars, cockatiels, lovebirds, large parrots, and overweight birds commonly suffer from egg binding.
Symptoms and Types
A bird suffering from egg binding will have a swollen abdomen and wag its tail frequently. The bird will also have difficulty balancing on the perch. And its leg may be paralyzed, if the egg presses on a nerve
Egg binding is a common reproductive problem in birds, and it occurs when the bird retains the egg in the reproductive tract, unable to expel it naturally. Female budgerigars, cockatiels, lovebirds, large parrots, and overweight birds commonly suffer from egg binding.
Symptoms and Types
A bird suffering from egg binding will have a swollen abdomen and wag its tail frequently. The bird will also have difficulty balancing on the perch. And its leg may be paralyzed, if the egg presses on a nerve
Feather Cysts in Birds
Feather Cysts
Feather cysts are a common skin and feather condition in pet birds. It occurs when a new feather fails to come out and instead curls up under the skin, within the feather follicle. As the feather grows, the lump -- caused by the ingrown feather -- also continues to grow until the feather cyst becomes an oval or long swelling. At times, it can involve one or more feather follicles at a time.
Symptoms and Types
Feather cysts are a common skin and feather condition in pet birds. It occurs when a new feather fails to come out and instead curls up under the skin, within the feather follicle. As the feather grows, the lump -- caused by the ingrown feather -- also continues to grow until the feather cyst becomes an oval or long swelling. At times, it can involve one or more feather follicles at a time.
Symptoms and Types
Feather Plucking in Birds
Birds usually pluck their feathers to preen and groom themselves. Feather plucking becomes a serious behavioral disorder, when it the birds moderately overpreen, or even self-mutilates itself. Causes There many causes for feather plucking disorder; they include: Disease like feather cystParasites like ringwormAllergies to environmental factors or foodEmotional stressBoredomLiver diseaseCancerSkin infections or inflammationsPoisoning by heavy metals like zincMetabolic disorders< ...
Fractures in Birds
Avian Fractures
Just like humans, birds can also fracture (or break) bones and dislocate various joints. (A multiple fracture is when there is more than one broken bone, or a bone breaks in more than one place.) It is, however, not as easy to treat fractures in birds because many of the bird bones are filled with air, and have higher calcium content. When the calcium content in the bone is high, the bones become brittle and multiple fractures are more likely.
Diagnosis
Just like humans, birds can also fracture (or break) bones and dislocate various joints. (A multiple fracture is when there is more than one broken bone, or a bone breaks in more than one place.) It is, however, not as easy to treat fractures in birds because many of the bird bones are filled with air, and have higher calcium content. When the calcium content in the bone is high, the bones become brittle and multiple fractures are more likely.
Diagnosis
Gapeworms in Birds
Birds can suffer from various lung and airway diseases, sometimes due to a parasitic infection. One such (protozoan) parasite is the gapeworm, which infests the respiratory tract of birds -- many times finches and canaries. The gapeworm is also common in birds housed outdoors; it is rarely found in caged birds.
Symptoms and Types
Gastric Yeast Infection in Birds
Avian Gastric Yeast
Birds suffer from various digestive disorders and diseases, including yeast infections. One such yeast infection which can affect your bird is avian gastric yeast (or Macrorhabdus).
Macrorhabdus commonly infects birds with low immunity. It also occurs in birds already suffering from another disease, or those that have a diet lacking nutrients.
Symptoms and Types
Birds infected with avian gastric yeast (Macrorhabdus) have the following signs and symptoms:
Birds suffer from various digestive disorders and diseases, including yeast infections. One such yeast infection which can affect your bird is avian gastric yeast (or Macrorhabdus).
Macrorhabdus commonly infects birds with low immunity. It also occurs in birds already suffering from another disease, or those that have a diet lacking nutrients.
Symptoms and Types
Birds infected with avian gastric yeast (Macrorhabdus) have the following signs and symptoms:
Gastrointestinal Parasites (Tapeworms) in Birds
Avian Tapeworms
Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird's stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. Tapeworms, is a type of parasite which affects the bird's digestive tract.
Birds commonly affected by tapeworms are cockatoos, African Grey parrots, and finches.
Symptoms and Types
Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird's stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. Tapeworms, is a type of parasite which affects the bird's digestive tract.
Birds commonly affected by tapeworms are cockatoos, African Grey parrots, and finches.
Symptoms and Types
Gastrointestinal Parasites in Birds
Avian Trichomoniasis
Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird's stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. One such gastrointestinal parasitic infection is trichomoniasis.
Trichomoniasis, also called canker or frounce, is an infection caused by Trichomonas gallinae, a protozoa (or single-celled microbes). It generally affects wild birds, and is occasionally seen in pet birds, mainly budgerigars.
Symptoms and Types
Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird's stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. One such gastrointestinal parasitic infection is trichomoniasis.
Trichomoniasis, also called canker or frounce, is an infection caused by Trichomonas gallinae, a protozoa (or single-celled microbes). It generally affects wild birds, and is occasionally seen in pet birds, mainly budgerigars.
Symptoms and Types
Gout in Birds
Avian Gout
Gout is a musculoskeletal disorder affecting the muscles and bones around the joints of the bird.
Symptoms and Types
There are two types of gout. Which type the bird suffers from depends on the body parts affected:
Visceral gout – this occurs in the tissues of the internal organs.
Gout is a musculoskeletal disorder affecting the muscles and bones around the joints of the bird.
Symptoms and Types
There are two types of gout. Which type the bird suffers from depends on the body parts affected:
Visceral gout – this occurs in the tissues of the internal organs.
Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Birds
Avian Heart And Blood Vessel Disorders
Many avian diseases affect not only the bird’s whole body, but also cause heart and blood vessel disorders in birds of any age, including young birds. These bird disorders are usually due to infections or old age. Just like humans in old age, some birds commonly suffer from heart and blood vessel disorders.
Symptoms and Types
Many avian diseases affect not only the bird’s whole body, but also cause heart and blood vessel disorders in birds of any age, including young birds. These bird disorders are usually due to infections or old age. Just like humans in old age, some birds commonly suffer from heart and blood vessel disorders.
Symptoms and Types
Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds
Avian Heavy Metal Poisoning
Birds are easily poisoned by the heavy metals found in their environment. Each heavy metal causes distinct symptoms and affects birds differently. The three heavy metals which commonly poison birds are lead, zinc, and iron.
Symptoms and Types
Common symptoms your bird may suffer from, if it is poisoned by a heavy metal, include:
Constant thirst
Regurgitation of water
Listlessness
Weakness
Depression
Tremors
Birds are easily poisoned by the heavy metals found in their environment. Each heavy metal causes distinct symptoms and affects birds differently. The three heavy metals which commonly poison birds are lead, zinc, and iron.
Symptoms and Types
Common symptoms your bird may suffer from, if it is poisoned by a heavy metal, include:
Constant thirst
Regurgitation of water
Listlessness
Weakness
Depression
Tremors
