Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Umbrella cockatoo with fatal proventricular dilatation syndrome
By Lutz, M E & Wilson, R B·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Mobley Veterinary Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Psittacine proventricular dilatation syndrome in an umbrella cockatoo.
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
An Umbrella cockatoo was brought to the vet showing signs of neurological problems, along with a floppy crop, a swollen intestine, and sudden weight loss. Unfortunately, this condition, known as psittacine proventricular dilatation syndrome (a serious gastrointestinal disease), is often fatal and has no effective treatment reported. To prevent the potential spread of the disease, the decision was made to euthanize the cockatoo.
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Abstract
Psittacine proventricular dilatation syndrome (macaw wasting disease) is a fatal disease of the gastrointestinal tract and, sometimes, the CNS. The disease most often affects macaws and is thought to be of viral origin. An Umbrella cockatoo was referred with signs of neurologic dysfunction. Other unusual findings included flaccid crop, distended duodenum, and acute weight loss. Because treatment has not been reported to be effective, the affected cockatoo was euthanatized to limit spread of the disease.
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