Linda's Links

Spring 2004

Hello Everyone,
In this issue, I will be reviewing some helpful websites regarding the subject of Bird Diseases.

My first link can be found at:
http://www.naturallyhealthypet.com/giardiasis.htm
Giardiasis and Your Bird's Health by Alicia McWatters, PhD, CNC
This article covers the disease; its signs & symptoms, diagnosis, and conventional & holistic treatments.

My second link can be found at:
http://www.bluemacaws.org/other4.htm
Internal papillomatous disease. Managing the Papilloma-Positive Breeder Bird
by Margaret A. Wissman, DVM and Bill Parsons, Wesley Chapel, Florida
This article discusses the disease, its prevention, and management.

My third link can be found at:
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370
_12150_12220-26362--,00.html
Avian Pox
by the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resourses website
This article discusses this viral disease, its distribution, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

My fourth link can be found at:
http://www.falconeria.org/veterinaria
/bumble/WHAT%20IS%20BUMBLEFOOT.htm
What is Bumblefoot?
by www.falconeria.org
This article discusses this condition, its causes, prevention and treatment. Although this site focuses on raptors, the information in this article can be applied to all birds.

My fifth link can be found at:
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/birds.htm
Optimum Avian Nutrition & Natural Health
by Shirley's Wellness Café
Shirley’s Wellness Café serves up a variety of healthy choices for our feathered friends.

My sixth link can be found at:
http://www.avianweb.com/diseases.htm
Bird Anatomy, Diseases, Health Problems & Research
by AvianWeb
This page contains summaries of avian diseases and health problems, as well as links to disease-specific articles and general avian health references. The page also features a handy Keyword Search.

My last link can be found at:
http://www.theaviary.com/sick.shtml
Illnesses
by The Aviary website
This page contains links to articles on specific illnesses and diseases, diseases transferable to and from humans,
disease prevention, and more.

Well, that's all for now. I hope you find these links useful.