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» 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. [PDF]

» The Amazing Avian Beak Anatomy and Common Disorders - Learn about beaks, their functions, parts, diseases, and disorders.

» Avian Biotech: Avian Disease Center - Offers testing for many avian diseases affecting all kinds of birds. Including DNA sexing.

» Avian Cancer - Discusses the types of tumors that have been diagnosed in pet birds, including those of the skin and internal organs.

» Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia) - An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds.

» Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Birds - Describes this condition, its causes, and the importance of early intervention.

» CPR for Birds - Discusses cardiopulmonary resuscitation that can save a bird's life in the correct circumstances.

» 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.

» Diabetes in Birds - Describes this condition, the treatment, and complications.

» Evaluating Birdpoop - Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways.

» Fatty Liver Disease in Cockatiels - Reasons why a parrot develops fatty liver disease and what can be done to prevent it. From Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine.

» Gout In Birds - Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.

» 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.

» How to Fix Splay Legs in Baby Lovebirds Using a Makeup Sponge - Contains photographs of how to tend to this condition in baby birds of this species.

» Prevent Canary Death - eBook available to purchase that aims to enable canary owners to keep their birds in good health and successfully treat any illnesses that may occur.

» Signs of Respiratory Problems - Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing.

» 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.

» Thyroid Testing in Avian Species - Describes this controversial test, signs of hypothyroidism, and emphasizes the importance of making a careful diagnosis.

» 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.

» Veterinary Practice News - Geriatric Birds Require Comprehensive Care - Presents a table of various species, with commentary and case presentations.

» Visceral Gout in Birds - Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid.

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