Cockatoo Diseases
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Respiratory Signs, Chronic Depression, Weightloss: Aspergillosis (fungal disease), bacterial infections / pneumonia, nutritional deficiencies
(Hypovitaminosis A), inhaled toxins.
... Sarcocystosis
Behavioral Problems due to their dependent nature. Feather picking and screaming are common characteristics. Behavior problems: Self-mutilating cockatoos chew their bodies open, especially the chest and legs. This is extremely difficult to cure.
Localized Herpes Infections - wart-like growths or areas of white discoloration on feet.
Blood Parasites: Microscopic and tape worms. These parasites may be associated with kidney disease, and most of these birds are immunosuppressed.
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.
Cloacal Prolapse: Normally resolved through surgery. Affected birds should not be used for breeding.
Cockatoos are Susceptible to: Fatty Tumors ... Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease, PBFD, Beak & Feather ... Feather Plucking / Mutilation - Mutilation: Beyond Plucking - Behavior Modification of a Moluccan Cockatoo by Real Macaw Club Member Diane Wanamaker, CAS
... Sarcocystosis
Natural Antibiotics / Strengthening Your Immunesystem Naturally ... General Avian Health References ... Article: Why is Lactobacillus so important to your bird's health?
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