Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 32 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are common in pet birds. Trauma is a frequent cause of these disorders, although many systemic diseases also…
Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
Chapter 30 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases Hematology is an important part of the diagnostic workup in the ill bird. With a little practice and a minimum amount of equipment, a…
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 28 Diseases of the Endocrine System The endocrine glands and hormones in birds are similar to those found in mammals (Box 28-1). The glands release hormones into the circulation….
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 16 Diseases of the Endocrine System THE FERRET Endocrine disease is common in older ferrets. The organs affected include the pancreas and the adrenal glands. Estrogen excess is covered…
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System The structure of the heart and vasculature of the bird is similar to that of the dog and cat. The bird heart is…
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 21 Diseases of the Nervous System THE FERRET Primary neurologic disease is not common in the ferret. Most symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) disease are the result of…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 10 Diseases of the Reproductive System The female reproductive system consists of two ovaries and the female duct system, including the oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva (Fig. 10-1)….
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 3 Diseases of the Endocrine System The cells of the body must maintain homeostasis (equilibrium) with their internal environment because the chemical processes conducted at the cellular level can…
Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
Chapter 18 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases THE FERRET Estrogen toxicosis and bone marrow suppression resulting in a life-threatening anemia are covered in Chapter 22. Lymphoma Lymphoma is the most common…
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 17 Diseases of the Eye THE FERRET Diseases of the eye in ferrets are similar to those in other species. The three most frequently seen disorders are conjunctivitis, cataract…
