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Parrot Fever (Psittacosis)
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What Is Parrot Fever (Psittacosis)?

Few diseases always catch people’s attention when mentioned and unfortunately parrot fever, commonly known as psittacosis, happens to be one of them.

Birds Feb 18, 2021 5 mins read
Birds Feb 18, 2021 2 mins read #Disease

What is Avian Chlamydiosis?

Avian Chlamydiosis goes by other names including Chlamydiosis, Psittacosis, Parrot Fever, Chlamydia, Ornithosis Avian chlamydiosis (AC) is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydia, a bacterium that is commonly found worldwide in domestic and wild birds.

Features Feb 17, 2021 4 mins read #Disease #Health

What is Zoonotic Disease?

A zoonotic disease is a contagious disease incited by a range of disease pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can be passed from animal or insect to a human.

Dogs Feb 17, 2021 4 mins read #Disease

What is Pink Eye in Dogs?

Pink eye in dogs is also known as conjunctivitis or “red-eye.” It is an itchy inflammation of the dog’s inner eyelids tissue and the whites of the eyes.

Dogs Jan 19, 2021 6 mins read #Condition #Disease

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

The thyroid glands are found in the neck and are responsible for making a hormone known as thyroxine, which controls the process of metabolism, that is, the conversion of food into fuel.