Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female
My bird has all the symptoms of PDD what should I do? How did she get this? I bought her as a 4 month old at a pet store in downtown LA... I don't have a vet for her since I've never gone through this. She's standing still with her eyes closed right now she moves only when necessary if I pet her.
1 Answer
Published on September 6th, 2017
It is important to have Pina examined by an experienced avian veterinarian as soon as possible. Rule out other, possibly treatable, causes for her condition. This will require a physical exam and possibly bloodwork, xrays and a fecal examination. There isn't a reliable test for PDD, so it is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. Unfortunately, the prognosis can be poor for birds infected with PDD. Treatment is largely supportive and may include anti inflammatories, supplemental heat, a stress free environment, isolation from other birds and a special diet that is easily digestible. Click the link below to an article regarding PDD. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1829&aid=2263
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