Bercier M. Gerontology of Psittacines.
Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract 2020:S1094-9194(20)30050-5. [PMID:
32891513 DOI:
10.1016/j.cvex.2020.08.001]
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Abstract
With recent improvements in the husbandry, nutrition, and veterinary care of captive psittacines, the avian clinician must be familiar with common medical condition seen in geriatric parrots. A review of the theory of evolution and avian senescence is provided. Five clinically relevant medical conditions are described: organ failure, atherosclerosis, neoplasia, cataracts, and osteoarthritis.
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