Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Crop burn causing vocalization and regurgitation in an umbrella
By Hoefer, Heidi L·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2012·Island Exotic Veterinary Care, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Crop burn in an umbrella cockatoo.
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
An 18-week-old umbrella cockatoo was brought to the vet because it was constantly vocalizing and had regurgitated once. The bird had been with its new family for three weeks and was being fed a commercial baby bird formula that they heated in the microwave. It’s important to note that heating baby bird formula in the microwave can cause hot spots, which might lead to burns. The vet likely advised the owners on proper feeding techniques to ensure the bird's safety and health.
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Abstract
An 18-week-old umbrella cockatoo presented for continuous vocalization and one episode of regurgitation. The bird had been purchased 3 weeks before presentation and was the first large pet bird owned by this family. The cockatoo was fed a commercial baby bird formula that the owners were heating in the microwave before feeding. The owner had been instructed on formula feeding by the pet store personnel when the bird was purchased.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22488597/