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General Diet

Articles by Avian Nutritionist Dr. Alicia McWatters from www.parrothouse.com

A Healthy Parrot Diet by Sally Blanchard

Nutrition in a Nutshell by Carolyn Swicegood

A Nutritionally Balanced Diet for your Bird by Gundrun Maybaum

Converting Pet Birds to a Better Diet by Sally Blanchard

Parrot Diets and The Idiot Factor by Sally Blanchard

Is Your Parrot Really Eating a Good Diet? by Liz Wilson

Nutrition: Foundation for a Healthy Bird by Susan Schwab, DVM

Avian Health Care Tips by Barton C. Huber, DVM

Avian Nutrition by Thomas Goldsmith, DVM MS

Avian Nutrition by PJ Schimel

Sound Nutrition: The Key to a Healthy Grey by Maggie Wright

Why Food is Better Than Pellets by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Essential Fatty Acids by Gundrun Maybaum

Healing Foods by Gudrun Maybaum

Quinoa by Gundrun Maybaum

What About Protein? by D. E. Ullrey, PhD

Skin and Feather Care for Greys by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Peanuts: Are They Healthy? by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Grapes: Are They Healthy? by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Vitamin A Deficiency by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Vitamin A Deficiency by Gundrun Maybaum

List of Vitamin A Foods by Rusty Keller

Calcium and Foods from www.parrottalk.com

Calcium, Phosphorus & Vitamin D3 In Your Bird's Diet by Carol Highfill

Why Caffeine is Bad for Your Bird by Lisa Paul, DVM

Recognizing the Stunted Parrot by Eb Cravens

Chemical Dyes and Our Bird's Health by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Are Sunflower Seeds for the Birds? by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Sprouted Seeds: The Living Treasures by Dr. Alicia McWatters

I Eat Like a Bird by Millie Kemrer

Nutritional Psittacine Diet (The Mash Diet) by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Nature's Pharmacy by Carolyn Swicegood

Parrots, Produce, and Pesticides by Carolyn Swicegood

Ethoxyquin by Gillian Willis

Pellets, Dog/Cat Food, and Diet by Dr. Lisa

Medicinal Foods by Carolyn Swicegood

Feeding Organic Foods Affordably by Carolyn Swicegood

Herbal Remedies for Parrots by Carolyn Swicegood

Holistic Treatment for Parrots by Carolyn Swicegood

Citricidal: Cure and Disinfectant by Carolyn Swicegood

Sprouting for Healthier Birds by Carolyn Swicegood

Edible Flowers for Parrots by Carolyn Swicegood

Household Safety

Zinc and Your Parrot by Sally Blanchard

Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds by Gillian Willis

Lead Intoxication by Linda Pesek, DVM

Protect Your Bird from Poisons and Toxins by Bob and Lynnette Stewart

Safe Plants for Birds from the Orange County Bird Breeders Association

Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Bird First Aid by Teresa Linton

Emergency Supplies to Have on Hand

A Practical Guide to Disinfection in the Aviary and Home by Dave McCluggage, DVM

Ozonators - Helpful or Harmful? by Marcy Covault

Teflon: The Silent Killer by Joanie Doss

Safe Cleaning and Pest Control by Carolyn Swicegood

Veterinary Exams

Avian Medicine- Why is it So Expensive? by Liz Wilson

The New Bird Exam by Joel Blumberg, DVM

Avian Medicine and Surgery by Sharon Redrobe

Complete Blood Count by Scott McDonald DVM

The Health Exam by Linda Pesek, DVM

The Annual Well Bird Exam by Lisa Paul DVM

Why Your Bird Needs an Avian Veterinarian, How To Find One, and How To Tell If You REALLY Have One....by Liz Wilson

Demystifying Veterinary Medicine by Liz Wilson

Avian Diseases

What is sick-bird syndrome? by Darrel K. Styles, DVM

Is it True You Can't Tell When a Bird is Sick? by Liz Wilson

Avian Nutritional Diseases by Valerie L. Campbell, DVM

Common Pet Bird Species And Their Respective Characteristics And Syndromes

PDD

Proventricular Dilation Disease by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Proventricular Dilatation Syndrome, Neuropathic Gastric Dilatation or Macaw Wasting Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Experimental Transmission of Psittacine Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) and Preliminary Characterization of a Virus Recovered From Birds With Naturally Occurring and Experimentally Induced PDD by Christopher R. Gregory, Branson W. Ritchie, Kenneth S. Latimer, W. L. Steffens, Raymond P. Campagnoli, Denise Pesti, and Phil D. Lukert

Stop PDD Information site by the Avian Health Network

Pacheco's Disease

Pacheco's Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Fungal Infections

Aspergillosis: Natural Prevention and Healing Methods by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Aspergillosis by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Aspergillus by Thomas Goldsmith, DVM MS

Fungal Diseases from Mississippi State University

Candidiasis by Linda Pesek, DVM

Psittacosis

Understanding Psittacosis by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Psittacosis By Valerie Campbell, DVM

Psittacosis by Susan Clubb, DVM

Chlamydia Psittaci (Parrot Fever) Infection in Companion Birds By Dr. Thomas Tully, Jr.

Compendium of Psittacosis (Chlamydiosis) Control, 1998 Provided by Virginia Department of Agriculture

Polyoma Virus

Questions about the Polyoma Vaccine by Joel Blumberg, DVM

Polyoma Virus from NCS Magazine - Jan/Feb 1994 By Sam Vaughn, DVM

Avian Polyoma Virus by David Phalen, DVM PhD

Susceptibility of Avian Polyomavirus to Inactivation by Branson W. Ritchie DVM, PhD, Nancy Pritchard BS, Denise Pesti MS, Kenneth S. Latimer DVM, PhD, Phil D. Lukert DVM, PhD

Bacteria, Parasites, Etc.

Allergic Alveolitis By Dave McCluggage, DVM

Avian Bacterial Disease by Sam Vaughn, DVM and NCS

Megabacteria in Diseased and Healthy Budgerigars by Dr John R Baker

Development of a Parasitological Perspective in Avian Conservation Biology by Jon Whatmore

Giardia Infections In Birds by Gregory A. Rich, DVM

Parasites of Companion Birds

Feather Lice SEM's Index

Other Health Problems

Avian Skin and Feather Problems by A.M.LAWRIE BVMS MRCVS

Avian Respiratory Diseases by Sharon Redrobe BSc (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS

Microbiology for the Aviculturist by PJ Schimel

TEFLON ® DERMAL STENT FOR THE CORRECTION OF SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA James M. Harris, D.V.M.

Avian Gout by Author Unknown

Avian Influenza by Kristi Askin, Tina Tuason, Elisabeth Ludlage

Papillomas by Joanie Doss

Papillomatous Disease In A Yellow-Collared Macaw by Gillian Willis

Pseudomonas Infection in Pet and Breeding Birds by Tiffany Margolin, DVM

Egg Peritonitis in Breeder or Pet Birds by Anne Johnson

Tuberculosis by Linda Pesek, DVM

PBFD

Part I: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Part II: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease

Current Concepts on Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease and Avian Polyoma Virus by Bob Dahlhausen MS, DVM & C. Steven Radabaugh MS, DVM

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease by Dr. Gary Cross

Diet, Nutrition, and Health Articles

General Diet

Articles by Avian Nutritionist Dr. Alicia McWatters from www.parrothouse.com

A Healthy Parrot Diet by Sally Blanchard

Nutrition in a Nutshell by Carolyn Swicegood

A Nutritionally Balanced Diet for your Bird by Gundrun Maybaum

Converting Pet Birds to a Better Diet by Sally Blanchard

Parrot Diets and The Idiot Factor by Sally Blanchard

Is Your Parrot Really Eating a Good Diet? by Liz Wilson

Nutrition: Foundation for a Healthy Bird by Susan Schwab, DVM

Avian Health Care Tips by Barton C. Huber, DVM

Avian Nutrition by Thomas Goldsmith, DVM MS

Avian Nutrition by PJ Schimel

Sound Nutrition: The Key to a Healthy Grey by Maggie Wright

Why Food is Better Than Pellets by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Essential Fatty Acids by Gundrun Maybaum

Healing Foods by Gudrun Maybaum

Quinoa by Gundrun Maybaum

What About Protein? by D. E. Ullrey, PhD

Skin and Feather Care for Greys by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Peanuts: Are They Healthy? by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Grapes: Are They Healthy? by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Vitamin A Deficiency by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Vitamin A Deficiency by Gundrun Maybaum

List of Vitamin A Foods by Rusty Keller

Calcium and Foods from www.parrottalk.com

Calcium, Phosphorus & Vitamin D3 In Your Bird's Diet by Carol Highfill

Why Caffeine is Bad for Your Bird by Lisa Paul, DVM

Recognizing the Stunted Parrot by Eb Cravens

Chemical Dyes and Our Bird's Health by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Are Sunflower Seeds for the Birds? by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Sprouted Seeds: The Living Treasures by Dr. Alicia McWatters

I Eat Like a Bird by Millie Kemrer

Nutritional Psittacine Diet (The Mash Diet) by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Nature's Pharmacy by Carolyn Swicegood

Parrots, Produce, and Pesticides by Carolyn Swicegood

Ethoxyquin by Gillian Willis

Pellets, Dog/Cat Food, and Diet by Dr. Lisa

Medicinal Foods by Carolyn Swicegood

Feeding Organic Foods Affordably by Carolyn Swicegood

Herbal Remedies for Parrots by Carolyn Swicegood

Holistic Treatment for Parrots by Carolyn Swicegood

Citricidal: Cure and Disinfectant by Carolyn Swicegood

Sprouting for Healthier Birds by Carolyn Swicegood

Edible Flowers for Parrots by Carolyn Swicegood

Household Safety

Zinc and Your Parrot by Sally Blanchard

Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds by Gillian Willis

Lead Intoxication by Linda Pesek, DVM

Protect Your Bird from Poisons and Toxins by Bob and Lynnette Stewart

Safe Plants for Birds from the Orange County Bird Breeders Association

Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Bird First Aid by Teresa Linton

Emergency Supplies to Have on Hand

A Practical Guide to Disinfection in the Aviary and Home by Dave McCluggage, DVM

Ozonators - Helpful or Harmful? by Marcy Covault

Teflon: The Silent Killer by Joanie Doss

Safe Cleaning and Pest Control by Carolyn Swicegood

Veterinary Exams

Avian Medicine- Why is it So Expensive? by Liz Wilson

The New Bird Exam by Joel Blumberg, DVM

Avian Medicine and Surgery by Sharon Redrobe

Complete Blood Count by Scott McDonald DVM

The Health Exam by Linda Pesek, DVM

The Annual Well Bird Exam by Lisa Paul DVM

Why Your Bird Needs an Avian Veterinarian, How To Find One, and How To Tell If You REALLY Have One....by Liz Wilson

Demystifying Veterinary Medicine by Liz Wilson

Avian Diseases

What is sick-bird syndrome? by Darrel K. Styles, DVM

Is it True You Can't Tell When a Bird is Sick? by Liz Wilson

Avian Nutritional Diseases by Valerie L. Campbell, DVM

Common Pet Bird Species And Their Respective Characteristics And Syndromes

PDD

Proventricular Dilation Disease by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Proventricular Dilatation Syndrome, Neuropathic Gastric Dilatation or Macaw Wasting Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Experimental Transmission of Psittacine Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) and Preliminary Characterization of a Virus Recovered From Birds With Naturally Occurring and Experimentally Induced PDD by Christopher R. Gregory, Branson W. Ritchie, Kenneth S. Latimer, W. L. Steffens, Raymond P. Campagnoli, Denise Pesti, and Phil D. Lukert

Stop PDD Information site by the Avian Health Network

Pacheco's Disease

Pacheco's Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Fungal Infections

Aspergillosis: Natural Prevention and Healing Methods by Dr. Alicia McWatters

Aspergillosis by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Aspergillus by Thomas Goldsmith, DVM MS

Fungal Diseases from Mississippi State University

Candidiasis by Linda Pesek, DVM

Psittacosis

Understanding Psittacosis by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DVM

Psittacosis By Valerie Campbell, DVM

Psittacosis by Susan Clubb, DVM

Chlamydia Psittaci (Parrot Fever) Infection in Companion Birds By Dr. Thomas Tully, Jr.

Compendium of Psittacosis (Chlamydiosis) Control, 1998 Provided by Virginia Department of Agriculture

Polyoma Virus

Questions about the Polyoma Vaccine by Joel Blumberg, DVM

Polyoma Virus from NCS Magazine - Jan/Feb 1994 By Sam Vaughn, DVM

Avian Polyoma Virus by David Phalen, DVM PhD

Susceptibility of Avian Polyomavirus to Inactivation by Branson W. Ritchie DVM, PhD, Nancy Pritchard BS, Denise Pesti MS, Kenneth S. Latimer DVM, PhD, Phil D. Lukert DVM, PhD

Bacteria, Parasites, Etc.

Allergic Alveolitis By Dave McCluggage, DVM

Avian Bacterial Disease by Sam Vaughn, DVM and NCS

Megabacteria in Diseased and Healthy Budgerigars by Dr John R Baker

Development of a Parasitological Perspective in Avian Conservation Biology by Jon Whatmore

Giardia Infections In Birds by Gregory A. Rich, DVM

Parasites of Companion Birds

Feather Lice SEM's Index

Other Health Problems

Avian Skin and Feather Problems by A.M.LAWRIE BVMS MRCVS

Avian Respiratory Diseases by Sharon Redrobe BSc (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS

Microbiology for the Aviculturist by PJ Schimel

TEFLON ® DERMAL STENT FOR THE CORRECTION OF SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA James M. Harris, D.V.M.

Avian Gout by Author Unknown

Avian Influenza by Kristi Askin, Tina Tuason, Elisabeth Ludlage

Papillomas by Joanie Doss

Papillomatous Disease In A Yellow-Collared Macaw by Gillian Willis

Pseudomonas Infection in Pet and Breeding Birds by Tiffany Margolin, DVM

Egg Peritonitis in Breeder or Pet Birds by Anne Johnson

Tuberculosis by Linda Pesek, DVM

PBFD

Part I: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Part II: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease by Linda Pesek, DVM

Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease

Current Concepts on Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease and Avian Polyoma Virus by Bob Dahlhausen MS, DVM & C. Steven Radabaugh MS, DVM

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease by Dr. Gary Cross

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