27/02/2018
Is your beloved parrot a plucker? Here are some steps to take to help you find out the cause - going to your Avian vet should be your first stop!
What to ask for at your parrot's checkup:
Physical examination
F***l Float for Parasites
F***l and Cloacal Gram Stains
Chlamydiosis (Psittacosis) … this disease can be transmitted to humans
Polyoma Virus Testing
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Testing (PTFD)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
X-Ray (for evidence of heavy metal and to see organs for issues that aren't showing in the blood panel
Parrot Problem Solving 101 was developed to provide information on care, behavior, diet, and problems that Parrot owners often encounter.