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    Botulism

    Botulism in birds: causes, symptoms and treatment Botulism is a serious...

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    Feather cysts

    Feather cysts (ingrown feathers) in birds, especially canaries: why they form, what they look like, when to see a vet and why you should never lance them yourself.

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    Egg binding

    Egg binding in birds: how to recognise it, first aid with warmth and humidity, why you must never try to squeeze the egg out, and when to go to the vet immediately.

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    Enteritis

    Enteritis in birds: causes of gut inflammation, how to recognise diarrhoea from the droppings, signs of dehydration, first aid and when to go to the vet immediately.

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    Hepatitis

    Hepatitis (liver inflammation) in birds: infections, toxins and fatty liver as causes, yellow-green droppings, changes to the beak and feathers, treatment and prevention.

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    Candidiasis

    Candidiasis (candida) in birds: why it develops in the crop and beak, what the symptoms are, when to see a vet and how to prevent this fungal infection.

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    Coccidiosis

    Coccidiosis in pigeons, poultry and finches: how it spreads, how to recognise bloody droppings and diarrhoea, how it is treated and why hygiene is key.

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    Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis in birds: why the lining of the eye becomes inflamed, how to recognise it, when to see a vet straight away and how to care for the bird at home.

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    Megabacteriosis

    Megabacteriosis (macrorhabdosis) in budgies and other birds: why a bird loses weight even though it eats, and how the disease is recognised, treated and prevented.

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    Mycoplasmosis

    Mycoplasmosis in birds: how it spreads among poultry and other birds, what the symptoms are, how a vet treats it and how to prevent it in a flock.

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    Vitamin A deficiency

    Vitamin A deficiency in birds: why it develops in parrots on seed-only diets, how to recognise it, when to see a vet and how to prevent it through diet.

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    Vitamin B deficiency

    Vitamin B deficiency in birds: signs of thiamine (B1) and riboflavin (B2) deficiency, causes, first aid and when to see a vet immediately.

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    Vitamin D deficiency

    Vitamin D3 and calcium deficiency in birds: rickets, soft bones and beak, egg problems. UVB light, the Ca:P ratio and why you should not give vitamin D on your own.

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    Eye infections

    Eye infections in birds: keratitis, eye injuries, swelling due to sinusitis and pox on the eyelids. How to recognise them and when to see a vet straight away.

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    Ornithosis

    Ornithosis in pigeons, wild birds and poultry: how it spreads, what a sick bird looks like, what to do and how to protect yourself from infection.

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    Otitis

    Otitis (ear infection) in birds: where a bird's ear is, why it becomes inflamed, how to recognise discharge and head tilting, and when to see a vet straight away.

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    Paramyxovirus

    Paramyxovirus (PMV-1) in pigeons and poultry: how it spreads, symptoms such as a twisted neck, first aid, mandatory reporting and prevention.

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    Parasitic diseases

    Parasites in birds: roundworms, tapeworms, trichomoniasis (canker), giardia, red mites, lice and scaly beak mites. Symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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    Polyomavirus

    Polyomavirus in budgies and parrots: how it spreads, symptoms in young birds, French moult, diagnosis, care and prevention in breeding.

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    Psittacosis (chlamydia)

    Psittacosis (chlamydia) in parrots and pet birds: how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are, how it is treated and how to protect yourself and your family.

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    Bird flu

    Bird flu in poultry and wild birds: how it spreads, symptoms, why you should not touch dead birds, mandatory reporting and protecting people and flocks.

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    Salmonellosis

    Salmonellosis in birds: paratyphoid in pigeons, finch die-offs at winter feeders, symptoms, treatment and hygiene that protects both birds and people.

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    Fatty liver disease

    Fatty liver disease in birds: why it develops in budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds and poultry, how to recognise it from the beak and feathers, and how to prevent it.

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    Poisoning

    Poisoning in birds: Teflon fumes, lead and zinc, avocado, chocolate, poisonous plants and rodent poisons. How to recognise poisoning and what to do immediately.

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    Infectious coryza

    Infectious coryza in chickens: how it spreads, symptoms such as a swollen head and nasal discharge, veterinary treatment, care and prevention.

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