Avian Medicine

A 2-year-old, female Congo African grey parrot with self-trauma of the feathers and skin was evaluated for a second opinion.Duration of the condition was greater than 1 year.

This study examined the association of H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks with migratory waterfowl exposure in a Romanian village by using spatial distance modeling between outbreak and waterfowl sites

Chickens were recently described as intermediate hosts for Neospora caninum. Previous attempts to induce experimental infection with this coccidian parasite in birds have been unsuccessful.

Lymphosarcoma (LSA) is the most commonly reported lymphoid neoplasm in parrots, typically presenting in cutaneous or periorbital form.

Venipuncture is performed for a variety of reasons in avian species, including wellness evaluation, during illness or toxicosis, for DNA testing, and in infectious disease screening.

This article describes the first documented case of an infiltrative lipoma in a bird.

This case report describes herpesvirus-induced pancreatitis in a 2.5-year-old male cockatiel that initially presented with acute onset of diabetes mellitus.

A variety of psychoactive agents has been used to treat behavioral disorders in birds; however, controlled studies of their use in these patients is lacking.

A Moluccan cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) died of a Baylisascaris procyonis infection shortly after onset of an atypical clinical presentation caused by neural migration of the roundworm. Initial...

This article discusses the safe and effective extralabel use of selamectin for a range of ectoparasites and some endoparasites found in a variety of small mammals and birds, including naturally...

A Quaker parakeet approximately 5 years of age presented with a full-thickness, 1- to 2-day old wound on its leg. The bird appeared otherwise normal and was anesthetized with isoflurane to treat the...

A 1.5-kg adult mallard hen was attacked by a raccoon approximately 4 hours prior to presentation.

The budgerigar has the highest incidence of neoplasia of the psittacines. Renal tumors are one of the most common, consisting mostly of adenocarcinomas and adenomas. Metastasis is uncommon. Male,...

To the uninitiated veterinarian or veterinary technician, the avian physical examination can be a challenging and uncertain task, with many aspects presenting concerns and problems.

This therapeutics review article discusses the use of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug carprofen in exotic pets.