Pigeons: gastrointestinal tract disease

Michael Pees

doi:10.22233/9781910443101.31

British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 328 (2008); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781910443101.31

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Pigeons: gastrointestinal tract disease

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Author: Michael Pees
From: BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeons and Passerine Birds
Item: Chapter 31, pp 328 - 333
DOI: 10.22233/9781910443101.31
Copyright: © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Publication Date: January 2008

Abstract

Disease of the digestive system is a common problem in pigeons. It can be connected to weight loss or poor performance and generally to many systemic diseases. This chapter assesses general considerations, diagnostics and common diseases.

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White plaques (sialoliths) in the pharynx of a pigeon. These plaques are often caused by herpesvirus infections (differential diagnoses trichomoniasis, candidiasis, poxvirus). © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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31.1 White plaques (sialoliths) in the pharynx of a pigeon. These plaques are often caused by herpesvirus infections (differential diagnoses trichomoniasis, candidiasis, poxvirus).

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31.2 A diagnostic guide to some common infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in pigeons.

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31.3 Overview of common parasitological findings in pigeons.