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Choosing Birds As Pets : Section 1
CANARIES: COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS
Health problems which are common in pet caged canaries are not necessarily the same as those that are common in aviaries maintained for breeding and exhibition together
Here are the first 6 out the 21 common health problems noted in canaries from Ross's book section:
Aspergillosis. A fungal infection which commonly affects the air passages and may cause lumps to grow within the body.
Avian tuberculosis. This is a name for disease associated with infections with Mycobacterium avium bacteria. It can spread to people.
Broken legs and wings. Many fractures of the legs and wings heal well if taped or splinted promptly and correctly.
Canary pox. This is a highly infectious viral disease which occurs as outbreaks in aviaries. It can lead to many canaries dying. It can cause a "wet pox" affecting the tongue and throat or a dry pox where blisters, lumps and scabs form on the skin. It is spread by mosquitoes and perhaps other biting insects as well as by direct and indirect contact.
Candidiasis. See relevant section in book.
Cataracts appear as white crystalline lenses and are associated with blindness.
Cat trauma. *See "Bird First Aid". If a cat catches a canary, the canary should be sprayed with a disinfectant and started immediately on a broad-spectrum antibiotic, even if the skin is intact.
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