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Introduction Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) in birds , also known as Macaw Wasting Disease or Macaw Fading Syndrome (it was first seen in macaws), and Neuropathic Wasting Disease, is a devastating disease of mostly young psittacines. It was first recognized in the early 1970's. It was first called "Macaw Wasting Disease," as the disease caused a gradual wasting away of macaws. It occurs in over 50 species of parrots. Common species are African Grey parrots, Amazons Macaws, and Cockatoos. It is suspected to also occur in non-psittacine birds like canaries, weaver birds, and toucans. The University of Guelph found it

Introduction Birds are occasionally infected with a burrowing mite called Knemidokoptes (if you want to make an effort at pronouncing this word the K is silent). Most people just call it Scaly Face Mites. We usually encounter this problem in parakeets (Budgies) at our hospital, although any bird can get it. This parasite causes extensive crusting and hair loss on the face and vent.  Fortunately, it is readily treatable. Birds with cases as severe as this are miserable He cannot even walk as evidenced by his overgrown nails. This is sometimes known as "tassel foot". Cause Scaly face disease is caused

Introduction Even though lead has been banned from gasoline and pet we still see the problem on occasion, so after reading this page check around your house if you have pets and children. Lead is a heavy metal and can easily cause a toxicity (called plumbism) in birds. Other heavy metals, notably zinc, can also cause toxicity. Some birds can have both. Lead toxicity can also affect people, especially children. You can learn more about this problem in  children from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). You can also learn more about this from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Cause