Growing up with a father that loved birds and who raced homing pigeons, both my sister and I learned at very young ages to love birds and both became bird owners. Similar to mammals, birds can have bacterial infections, cancer, and hormonal disorders. Which might explain the PMS attitude my little Wahoo - parakeet - gets periodically and wants to do nothing but bite. Birds may not show signs of disease until they are really quite sick. Knowing what diseases are common in your species of birds will help you more easily identify signs that your bird may be ill.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
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Pet birds: watching for cancer and other illnesses
Growing up with a father that loved birds and who raced homing pigeons, both my sister and I learned at very young ages to love birds and both became bird owners. Similar to mammals, birds can have bacterial infections, cancer, and hormonal disorders. Which might explain the PMS attitude my little Wahoo - parakeet - gets periodically and wants to do nothing but bite. Birds may not show signs of disease until they are really quite sick. Knowing what diseases are common in your species of birds will help you more easily identify signs that your bird may be ill.Continue reading Pet birds: watching for cancer and other illnesses
