Avian Disease

Question 1

there is currently no cure for Macaw Wasting Disease, but a vaccine is available (t/f)

Answer 1

true

Question 1

primary cardiac disease is common in pet birds (t/f)

Answer 1

false

Question 2

birds with cloacal papillomas can safely be used for breeding (t/f)

Answer 2

false

Question 3

birds that have been injured should be seen by a veterinary immediately, even if they are acting perfectly fine (t/f)

Answer 3

true

Question 4

most cases of hemorrhage in birds is elated to ____. this can include head trauma, fractured bones, bites, fractured beak and injured ____ feathers.

Answer 4

trauma ; blood

Question 5

blood feather injury can be a common problem in some pet birds. this is a serious issue in them as they can rapidly ______ if not treated. this hemorrhage can be treated by ____ the feather from the follicle.

Answer 5

bleed out ; pulling

Question 6

some birds, especially small birds like budgies, are susceptible to _____ related to stress. this can be caused by the excessive release of ___, aortic ____ or both.

Answer 6

acute death ; epinephrine ; rupture

Question 7

regurgitation is often _____ behavior, but can occur due to a fungal or bacterial infection, especially in the crop. if this is a behavioral issue, ______ objects can be removed from the cage and activities that _____ the bird should be stopped. we can also ____ the daily period of darkness

Answer 7

courtship ; shiny ; stimulate ; increase

Question 8

crop burns can occur if birds are fed food warmed higher than _____F

Answer 8

105

Question 9

beak deformities can be corrected by grinding the beak with a ____. fractures or damaged beak can be repaired with medical _____

Answer 9

dremel ; acrylics

Question 10

____ can also be called macaw wasting disease. it is a disease that attacks the ________

Answer 10

proventricular dilation disease ; central and peripheral nervous tissue (specifically of the proventriculis, but the entire GI tract can be affected)

Question 11

this is primarily a disease of adult birds, it can be spread through feces, feather dust, and contaminated environments

Answer 11

proventricular dilation disease ; MWD

Question 12

the most common endocrine disease of birds is related to iodine deficiency. ____ can form due to the nutritional deficiency

Answer 12

hyperthyroidism

Question 13

most anemias in birds are considered to be ______

Answer 13

nonregenerative

Question 14

anemia in birds can be brought on by some chronic diseases, such as _____,_____,_____,____. non infectious causes include ___, caused by toxin ingestion, ___ and organic disease

Answer 14

chlamydiosis, mycobacteriosis, nephritis, aspergillosis ; trauma, coagulopathy, parasites

Question 15

the _____ is commonly called the “preen gland”. it is found in several bird species and is responsible for helping ____ the feathers of birds. occasionally this gland can become ____ and a small swelling can be found above the tail.

Answer 15

uropygial gland ; waterproof ; obstructed

Question 16

the two most common birds to partake in feather mutilation are the ___ and ___

Answer 16

african greys and cockatoos

Question 17

feather plucking should be suspected in any bird that has ____ feathers on the head with varying degrees of feather ____ or ____ on the body feathers. if this behavior is severe enough the ____ (feather follicle) ca be so severely damaged that the bird will be unable to develop new feathers

Answer 17

normal ; loss ; damage ; pterylae

Question 18

pododermatitis is commonly referred to as _____ and can be a common problem in captive, heavy bodied birds such as ___,_______ and ______

Answer 18

bumblefoot ; cockatiels, budgies, and amazon parrots

Question 19

psittacine beak and feather disease is an infectious viral disease that has been found in over ___ species. birds that acquire the chronic form develop signs between _________

Answer 19

42 ; 6 months - 3 years

Question 20

___ is the most common musculoskeletal disease of birds. this includes both ___ and _____ wounds. cat bites pose a major problem in birds and the prognosis is generally ____

Answer 20

trauma ; bony and soft tissue ; guarded

Question 21

stress fractures can be seen in hens that are excessively laying eggs and is generally caused by _______

Answer 21

hypocalcemia

Question 22

parrot fever is caused by _____. it can affect all avian species but ___ and ___ appear to be more susceptible. the major concern with this disease is that it is _____

Answer 22

chlamydia psittaci ; amazons & macaws ; zoonotic

Question 23

____,______ and _______ can all be used to treat parrot fever. it will likely only result in ____ of clinical symptoms and _____ or organisms, but may not cure the disease

Answer 23

tetracycline, doxycycline, enrofloxacin ; remission ; shedding

Question 24

generally, only the ___ side of the female reproductive tract is ative

Answer 24

left

Question 25

the failure of an egg to pass through the oviduct at a normal rate is termed ____. the mechanical obstruction of the cloaca relates to the presence of an egg is called ___

Answer 25

egg binding ; dystocia

Question 26

what is crop stasis

Answer 26

failure of the crop to move food into the lower digestive tract

Question 27

what are three common causes for cloacal prolapse in birds

Answer 27

retained egg, diarrhea, tenesmus

Question 28

what is torticollis

Answer 28

lateral twisting of the head and neck often associated with neurological disease