Conditions and Diseases

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.
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww61eiii.htm

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]
http://www.vetclinpathjournal.org/VOL31_OPEN/VCP3103_127-128.pdf

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.
http://www.parrotparrot.com/splay/

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

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

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.
http://www.canary-bird.co.uk

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

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/clinicalreviewcve/article300.asp

Gout In Birds - Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.
http://www.2ndchance.info/gout.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?aid=11358&cid=3874&category=

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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.html

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

Signs of Respiratory Problems - Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing.
http://www.netpets.com/birds/reference/lafeber/11/respiratory_problems.html