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.
http://www.vetclinpathjournal.org/VOL31_OPEN/VCP3103_127-128.pdf
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
Avian Disease Fact Sheet 
Signs of health and disease in poultry, disease diagnosis, parasites, and nutritional deficiencies. From Virginia State University.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/poultry/factsheets/31.html
CPR for Birds 
Discusses cardiopulmonary resuscitation that can save a bird's life in the correct circumstances.
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cpr.html
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
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
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
Gout In Birds 
Describes this condition, dietary recommendations, and medications to control it.
http://www.2ndchance.info/gout.htm
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/
Poultry Diseases Network 
Find a diagnostic guide, photo gallery, discussion forum, glossary, news, and about the industry.
http://www.poultrydiseases.net
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
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
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
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
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
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