PDD
AVIAN BORNAVIRUS INFECTION AND PROVENTRICULAR DILATATION DISEASE Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) is a progressive and often fatal disease of birds
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Vets Corner
PSITTACINE BEAK AND FEATHER DISEASE
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a highly contagious viral disease of parrots caused by the Psittacine beak and
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AVIAN CHLAMYDIOSIS AND PSITTACOSIS
Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever, is a contagious disease of birds caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. It most
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AVIAN POLYOMAVIRUS Avian polyomavirus is a small, non-enveloped DNA virus that infects a wide range of pet and aviary birds,
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Parrots and Frostbite
Living this far north, we Canadians have learned how to protect ourselves from sub-zero winter weather. We bundle ourselves up
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Keeping multiple parrots.
The following outlines important factors for maintaining a healthy flock. By Leticia Materi, PhD DVM Calgary Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic
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Mango’s Surgery
Mango’s Medical Story Anna and Steve brought Mango to our clinic shortly after his surrender for his general assessment and
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Keeping your bird merry (and safe) at Christmas
By Leticia Materi, PhD DVM The holiday season is a time of cheer and good will, entertaining, decorations, and tasty goodies.
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