African Grey Diseases
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Diseases / symptoms typically seen in African Grey Parrots:
Respiratory Signs, Chronic Depression, Weightloss: Aspergillosis (fungal disease), bacterial infections / pneumonia, nutritional Deficiencies (Hypovitaminosis A), inhaled toxins ... Sarcocystosis
Weightloss, Undigested Seed in Droppings: PDS / PDD, Macaw Wasting Disease - Terminal disease. Contagious to other birds. Disease pathogen not thought to be airborne. Birds may show neurological signs (seizures, falling off perches, etc.).
Seizures caused by Hypocalcaemia syndrome associated with low calcium levels in the blood. Supplementing the parrots' diet with calcium and Vitamin D, and providing access to natural light are important factors in preventing this problem. Birds aged 2 to 5 are most commonly affected. Vet's often treat grey parrots suffering from seizures presumptively with intravenous calcium gluconate, as well as with diazepam.
Feather Picking / Plucking / Mutilation - can be caused by physical and behaviorial problems. The African Grey is a highly intelligent parrot species that predisposes them to boredom potentially leading to behavioral problems, such as plucking. ... Feather Plucking / Mutilation
Hyperkeratotic Swellings
Malignant Tumors
Tapeworms and Blood Parasites
Bad Feather / Beak Condition; Missing and Misshapen Feathers: Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD). A deadly, highly contagious (air-borne disease). Only supportive treatment available. No cure.
Toe Deformities (genetic)
Hematuria in association with lead poisoning
African Greys are Susceptible to: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease, PBFD, Beak & Feather ... Aspergillosis: Many African species seem to have problems fighting off this fungal disease. Warm, moist environments frequently cause more infections ... PDD ... Sarcocystosis
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