Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dermatological conditions affecting the beak, claws, and feet of captive avian species.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Worell, Amy Beth
- Affiliation:
- Avian Veterinary Services · United States
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
Captive avian species are presented for veterinary care for a variety of conditions and clinical signs. Although many of these presented birds seek veterinary care for other causes, some of these presentations involve dermatologic conditions that involve the beak, claws, and feet. A variety of presentations commonly seen include trauma to the beak, claws, and/or feet; leg-band injuries, pododermatitis, infectious causes, and beak growth abnormalities. Other less common presentations include thermal burns to the feet, self-mutilation of the feet, tumors of the feet and claws, and avian gout.
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