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Abstract The term “geriatric” refers to old age. Determining if a bird is geriatric is based on the species’ average life expectancy. Up until more recently, there have not been enough geriatric birds of most commonly kept species available, either wild-caught or raised in captivity, to be able to study them; therefore, it had not … Read more

This paper incorporates the notes taken from Dr. Bob Dahlhausen’s October 2017 lecture on feather picking, two of his images, additional information provided by Jeannine Miesle, and images from other veterinarians and members of “The Science of Avian Health” Facebook group. All the text is from the notes taken at Dr. Dahlhausen’s lecture. It has … Read more

Article by:  Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M.Ed  Main Article about Bumblefoot   Appendix B Case Studies Case Study I: Technique: Advancement of a Skin Flap as a Novel Treatment for Pododermatitis in a Red-tailed Hawk, Sander, et.al., JAMS (27), 2013 A novel technique for healing of Stage VII pododermatitis in a captive Red-tailed hawk was discussed in the … Read more

Article by:  Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M.Ed  Main Article about Bumblefoot   Appendix A:  Bumblefoot in Raptors, Poultry, and Waterfowl In captive raptors, bumblefoot is a common medical condition, even though it is never seen in the wild. Some raptor species appear to be more susceptible to this condition than others; falcons present with this frequently, but it is … Read more

Article by:  Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M.Ed Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot):  Diagnosis, treatment, and resolution – Jeannine Miesle M.A., M. Ed. Feb., 2021 (Information in italics has been added by the author.) (Technical terms are defined at their first presentation.) Abstract. Pododermatitis is a disease of the integument of the plantar surface of a bird’s foot. It is caused by … Read more

Article by:  Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M.Ed There is some confusion among vets and bird-owners about the action of meloxicam and celecoxib. Many practitioners continue to prescribe meloxicam when celecoxib is far superior for pain and inflammation. The following information in quotes comes directly from Dr. Bob Dahlhausen’s 2018 lecture: “Some dog and cat vets and even … Read more

Animal Intensive Care Units (AICU)   Advanced technology has enabled the Animal Intensive Care Unit (AICU) to digitally monitor and control temperature and humidity. Armed with an audio-visual safety alarm, this accurate and reliable unit provides unequaled precision in environmental control. Veterinary tested and designed, the new AICU has set even a higher standard for … Read more

Caring for the Bird with Avian Bornaviral Ganglioneuritis or Avian Ganglioneuritis (PDD) By Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M. Ed. Academic researcher in the field of avian medicine. Allied Professional Member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Lafebervet.com, IVIS, and administrator of “The Science of Avian Health” Facebook group. Introduction Avian Bornaviral Ganglioneuritis (ABG) and Avian Ganglioneuritis (AG) … Read more

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