Articles in Birds:

1. Bird food 101
   By PetMD on Nov 6, 2009

   Feeding your pet can sometimes seem overwhelming. And even though your bird might be able to say"Polly wants a cracker," an...
2. Trim your bird's nails and live to tell the tale
   By PetMD on Oct 12, 2009

   Some of the best things about having a bird for a pet is holding it on your hand, letting it hang out on your shoulders, even on...
3. Iron storage disease in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   As in humans, a balanced nutrition is important for your bird. Any nutritional imbalance can result in a host of disorders and...
4. Vitamin d toxicicity in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   A nutritionally balanced diet for your bird can help it remain healthy for life.
5. Common eye disorders in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   Birds can suffer from many different eye disorders. They can be due to an eye injury, or possibly an infection to the area....
6. Fractures in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   Just like humans, birds can also fracture (or break) bones and dislocate various joints. (A multiple fracture is when there is more...
7. Gout in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   The Avian Gout is a musculoskeletal disorder affecting the muscles and bones around the joints of the bird.
8. Injury in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   Pet birds often behave like wild birds when it comes to injuries and accidents. Therefore, your pet bird will have a natural...
9. Aerosol poisoning in birds
   By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

   Many fumes and other aerosol poisons that affect your bird can be found either in your home, or outside it. From your cookware, to...
10. Heavy metal poisoning in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Birds are easily poisoned by the heavy metals found in their environment. Each heavy metal causes distinct symptoms and affects...
11. Polyomavirus in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Polyomavirus is a deadly infection that affects many of the bird's body parts and organs simultaneously. This infection affects...
12. Bacterial diseases in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Birds are susceptible to various kinds of bacterial diseases -- usually caused by a lack of hygiene or stress -- but some birds have...
13. Scaly face or leg mite infection
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Parasites can cause skin problems for birds, just as they do in other animals and humans. Scaly Face or Leg Mite, is a parasitic...
14. Vent prolapse in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Cloacal prolapse or vent prolapse is a condition where the inner tissues of the cloaca protrude (hang out) from the vent, exposing...
15. Egg binding in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Egg binding is a common reproductive problem in birds, and it occurs when the bird retains the egg in the reproductive tract, unable...
16. Respiratory tract infection in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Airway and respiratory tract diseases are very common in pet birds. One such disease commonly is Aspergillosis, which is a fungal...
17. Beak and feather disease in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a viral disease which affects not only parrots, but other birds too. Despite its name,...
18. Bacterial and fungal skin infections in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Much like humans, birds suffer from skin infections. In birds, they can be due to injury or infection and usually results in redness...
19. Kidney and urinary tract disorders in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Even birds can suffer from kidney and urinary tract disorders like humans and other animals.
20. Pacheco's disease in birds
    By PetMD on Aug 4, 2009

    Pacheco's disease is a highly infectious and deadly bird illness. It is caused by the rapidly spreading Herpesvirus and especially...