Bird Healthcare

Relevant Resources:

Index of Bird Diseases / Health Problems and Research

The Different Bird Species and Their Respective Syndromes

Symptoms & Possible Diseases

Bird Nutrition - the Key To Avian Health

Glossary of Avian Medical Terms

Home Remedies (need to be discussed with your vet as most of the research pertained to HUMAN health) ... Physical Therapy in Birds ... Vinegar: A Natural Approach to Avian Management

Identifying a Potentially Sick Bird / Testing for Diseases & Infections:

First Signs / Symptoms of a Sick Bird Weight Gain or Weight Loss - Primary Indicators of Health or Disease ... Do-It-Yourself Disease / Sex Testing, Do-It-Yourself Bacterial Testing/ Microbiology, Lab & Veterinary Resources ... New Bird & Well Bird Exams

Probiotics: Very important for molting, stressed or sickly birds, chicks or elderly pets, as well as those who have undergone antibiotic treatments. Antibiotics destroy "friendly" bacteria in the gut, allowing harmful pathogens to grow unchecked. Probiotics suppress the growth of potentially harmful organisms and boost the immune system. Acidophillus also helps to restore the microbial balance within the digestive tract. The probiotic strains acidophilus and bifidum release anti-fungal enzymes and alkalinize the body, so pathogens, such as candida (a big problem with chicks and stressed birds), can't flourish.

• Avi-Culture® - The #1 Probiotic that actually works!! A Live Probiotic Specifically Developed for the Avian Gut and Intestine

Caring for a Sick Bird ... Bird Emergency Care ... Pros & Cons of Pet Insurance

Clean Home Products:

Clean Air Systems -Help with allergies or respiratory difficulties. Furthermore, remove toxins that may make you sick

Water Filtration - Filters out heavy metals, gardia and other bugs.

• Our drinking and bathing water is likely to contain chlorine and fluoride and may contain heavy metals, giardia and other parasites. Filtering your water can prevent some diseases, offer relief to people or animals with respiratory problems, and providing cosmetic benefits to humans, resulting in softer hair and smoother skin.
• Click here for heavy metal testing kits and an excellent recipe for heavy metal detoxification.