What Are the Common Problems That Pet Bird Veterinarians See Today That Are Caused by Feeding?
Today, obesity is a big problem in the pet bird. The owner of the pet bird wants to shower the bird with affection and one way to show affection is to shower the bird with love and care. Many times the love is accompanied with too many “treats”. Energy intake is increased and the bird becomes obese. Fat deposits inside the body occur around the vital organs, and the reproductive tract is infiltrated with fat. This can cause problems with reproduction. Also, a fat bird is subject to liver and pancreas problems. Another problem that is commonly seen is caused by not allowing the bird access to a variety of foods in the four basic food groups. An example is providing only seeds. This can lead to severe nutritional deficiencies. Variety is sometimes said to be the spice of life. However, the nutritionist knows very well that in animal nutrition variety is essential for life. Too much protein consumption is another problem that occurs often in pet birds. Any excess protein above the bird’s
