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Avian Biotech: Avian Disease Center

http://www.avianbiotech.com/DiseaseCenter.htm

Offers testing for many avian diseases affecting all kinds of birds. Including DNA sexing.

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Avian Cancer

http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cancer.html

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

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Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia)

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM029

An enlargement of the thyroid observed in many species of birds, including pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, and wild birds.

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Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Birds

http://www.2ndchance.info/spraddle.htm

Describes this condition, its causes, and the importance of early intervention.

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CPR for Birds

http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cpr.html

Discusses cardiopulmonary resuscitation that can save a bird's life in the correct circumstances.

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Dealing With Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds

http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/vitamina.htm

Describes the most common preventable avian disease, hypovitaminosis A, which particularly affects pet birds that eat only seeds.

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Evaluating Birdpoop

http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/efmar1.htm

Monitoring bird droppings can help identify illness in a bird. By Birds n Ways.

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Fatty Liver Disease in Cockatiels

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

Reasons why a parrot develops fatty liver disease and what can be done to prevent it. From Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine.

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Gout In Birds

http://www.2ndchance.info/gout.htm

Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.

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Holistic Birds

http://www.holisticbirds.com/

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.

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How to Fix Splay Legs in Baby Lovebirds Using a Makeup Sponge

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

Contains photographs of how to tend to this condition in baby birds of this species.

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Prevent Canary Death

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

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.

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Signs of Respiratory Problems

http://www.netpets.com/birds/reference/lafeber/11/respiratory_problems.html

Discusses sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, loss or change of voice, and heavy breathing.

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Sour Crop in the Neonate

http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/vet/sourcrop.html

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.

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The Veterinarian - Treating Vomiting and Regurgitation in Birds

http://www.theveterinarian.com.au/clinicalreviewcve/article300.asp

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.

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Thyroid Testing in Avian Species

http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/thyroid.html

Describes this controversial test, signs of hypothyroidism, and emphasizes the importance of making a careful diagnosis.

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Visceral Gout in Birds

http://www.lorikeets.com/gout.htm

Health concern plaguing caged birds, which is brought on by the build up of uric acid.

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