There are many reptiles that feed on live rodents. Because of this, rodent bites are a major cause of various injuries and infections in reptiles. Symptoms and Types Reptiles

Shell Fractures The shells of turtles and tortoises act like a second skin, protecting the interior of their body. Therefore, if a reptile’s shell is crushed or fractured, it needs

Bone Fractures in Reptiles No matter how well you care for your pet reptile, it may break or fracture a bone. These fractured or broken bones can occur anywhere in

Burns Although reptile owners take care in protecting their pet reptiles from all possible traumas, accidents may still happen. A little inattentiveness can lead to injury, and in some cases

Avian Heavy Metal Poisoning Birds are easily poisoned by the heavy metals found in their environment. Each heavy metal causes distinct symptoms and affects birds differently. The three heavy metals

Fumes And Aerosol Poisoning Many fumes and other aerosol poisons that affect your bird can be found either in your home, or outside it. From your cookware, to your carpet

  Many homes have several common outdoor plants as part of the garden foliage, vegetation, or landscaping. Cats will eat plants that grow in the wild for digestive purposes, to

Avian Candidiasis There are many diseases and infections common between humans and birds. One particular digestive disorder in birds that is also seen in humans, especially babies, is yeast infection

Avian Vitamin D Toxicosis A nutritionally balanced diet for your bird can help it remain healthy for life. One such nutrient, vitamin D, is very beneficial for the bird. However,

Birds with an exclusive diet of seeds and nuts — especially sunflower seeds and peanuts — tend to have a vitamin A deficiency. The deficiency usually goes undiagnosed in pet

Parasites can cause skin problems for birds, just as they do in other animals and humans. Scaly Face or Leg Mite infection is a parasitic skin condition which commonly affects

Roundworm in Birds Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird’s stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. Roundworms, in particular, are a type

Avian Aspergillosis Airway and respiratory tract diseases are very common in pet birds. One such disease commonly is Aspergillosis, which is a fungal infection of the bird’s respiratory tract. Symptoms

Avian Sarcocystosis Lung and airway problems can occur in birds and can be triggered by parasites. These respiratory parasites can be protozoan, much like the parasite sarcocystis falcatula, which causes

Polyomavirus is a deadly infection that affects many of the bird’s body parts and organs simultaneously. This infection affects caged birds, especially those from the parrot family. Young birds from

Feather Mites In Outdoor Birds Feather Mites are a skin problem outside aviaries birds suffer from. And although this parasitic infestation seldom occurs in the pet birds staying inside, if

Pacheco’s disease is a highly infectious and deadly bird illness. It is caused by the rapidly spreading Herpesvirus and especially affects birds in the parrot family. Once infected, the animal

Newcastle Disease  Newcastle disease is a viral infection that is usually seen in poultry, but it can also affect pet birds. Newcastle disease, which causes various lung and airway disorders

Avian Proventricular Dilatation Disease Digestive disorders in birds are due to various reasons, including infection, low immunity and injury. One such digestive disorder in birds is the macaw wasting disease,

Avian Iodine Deficiency If pet birds are not given a proper diet, they can suffer from nutritional disorders. One such nutritional disorder is iodine deficiency, which is common in budgerigars.

Avian Giardiasis Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird’s stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. One such parasite is Giardia, which is

Avian Diabetes Mellitus Hormonal disorders can occur in birds and cause a disturbance in the blood levels of different hormones. Symptoms and Types Diseases of the glands can either increase

Herpesvirus is not only a human virus; it can just as easily infect the birds, too. In birds, herpesvirus infections can cause a variety of diseases, including those can be

Avian Gout Gout is a musculoskeletal disorder affecting the muscles and bones around the joints of the bird. Symptoms and Types There are two types of gout. Which type the

Avian Trichomoniasis Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird’s stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. One such gastrointestinal parasitic infection is trichomoniasis.

Avian Tapeworms in Birds Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird’s stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. Tapeworms, is a type of

Birds can suffer from various lung and airway diseases, sometimes due to a parasitic infection. One such (protozoan) parasite is the gapeworm, which infests the respiratory tract of birds —

Birds usually pluck their feathers to preen and groom themselves. Feather plucking becomes a serious behavioral disorder when the bird moderately overpreens or even self-mutilates its self. Causes There many

Feather Cysts  Feather cysts are a common skin and feather condition in pet birds. It occurs when a new feather fails to come out and instead curls up under the

Egg Binding Egg binding is a common reproductive problem that causes the bird to retain the egg in the reproductive tract, unable to expel it naturally. Female budgerigars, cockatiels, lovebirds,

Avian Eye Disorders Birds can suffer from many different eye disorders. They can be due to an eye injury, or possibly an infection to the area. Occasionally, eye disorders are