Bird

Usually, the bird’s beak consists up of bones of upper and lower jaws, i.e., Mandible and Maxilla respectively. These are covered by a layer of connective tissues that are very hard due to keratin protein outer covering. There are several blood vessels and nervous systems in the beak that supply the different parts of the beak, and the parrots have a concentration of nerve ending near the tip of their beak, known as the bill tip organ. It makes the brim very sensitive to temperature and pressure changes. Bird’s beak functions like mammal’s lip and teeth, i.e., they grasp and crush food, and they differ in shape and size from species to species. Birds also use the beak to manipulate objects, explore the surrounding, aid in defense, preen and build nests. Injured and Broken Beak in Birds...

Bird Flu is one of the most famous and highly-known disease, also known as Avian influenza, in birds. Typically, this disease is caused by one of the most common viruses, influenza virus. This viral infection is hazardous and it can be spread to humans. So, if the bird is infected then there are high chances the pet’s keeper will also be affected by these diseases. It infected birds should be immediately treated and should take all the necessary precautions to prevent the outbreak of Bird Flu in Birds. Since, this infection has the potential to attach humans, so any breakout of bird flu should be reported to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. Furthermore, a ban has been imposed on the import of pets birds from those countries where bird flu has bee...

The Beak and Feather Disease in Birds is one of the common viral disease, also known as Psittacine beak & feather disease (PBFD), and this disease is mostly found in parrots and some other birds as well. The PBFD can also be found in cockatoos, Eclectus parrots, African grey parrots, lorikeets lovebirds and parrot species of Asian. Generally, this disease affects young birds but sometimes it can also be found in older than three years of age. This article will provide detailed information regarding Beak and Feather Disease in Birds and it is published on Pets Trouble. Beak and Feather Disease in Birds – Symptoms and Treatment Symptom and Types The Beak and Feather Disease can be easy to identify in its initial stage. There will be a loss of features that cannot be attributed to th...

In some birds, Bacterial Infection in the small intestines is found that is known as clostridial diseases. However, it can also affect multiple body organs depending on the specific clostridial bacteria involved. Furthermore, this article on Pets Trouble will cover all the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Bacterial Infection of Small Intestines. Bacterial Infection of Small Intestines – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Symptoms and Types The symptoms depend on the type of bacteria, but it can affect various organs in the body as well. Commonly, clostridial bacterial infects the small intestine of bird and develops a toxin—this toxin than gives several symptoms including rapid deterioration of health, weight loss and bloody feces. Even, when the bird is cured of the disease, this ...

Just like humans (Homo sapiens), birds also suffer from skin infections. In birds, the disease can be due to injury or any bacterial or fungal infection. It causes redness and swelling, plus if the bird continuously pecks at the condition, it may be ulcerate. The complete detail of Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections in Birds with its symptoms, types, and treatment has been given below. Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections – Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Symptoms and Types The signs of the skin infection, in general, affects the skin that includes Redness Swelling Itching If the bird is pecking any of its skin area more than usual, check for any infection and take the bird to the best veterinarian for proper diagnosis and medication. There are different types of ski...

Typically, birds suffer from lung and airway disorders that can be caused by the number of respiratory parasites. One of the parasitic infection in the birds are caused by air sac mites that can affect the entire respiratory tract. These parasites are present from the nose of the infected bird to the tiny air sacs in the lungs. The canaries and Gouldian finches are two different types of birds that commonly suffer from the said disease. However, let's have detailed information about the symptoms of Air Sac Mite Infection. Air Sac Mite Infection – Symptoms, Diagnose and Treatment Symptoms and Types The symptoms of the birds suffering air mites are dependent on the severity of the parasitic infection. Those birds that have mild disease may not have any signs at all. However, the birds suf...