Why does my pigeon have wry neck? Is it diet or an infection?

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MY PET PIGEON- Suffering from neck twsting/Torticollis problem & mild fever since yesterday. Multivitamins (PROVIBOOST) and water given to it. After this, no attacks of twirling and body temp. normal as of now. Prior to this month, pigeon took less diet as we were on vacation & there was no one to feed it properly. Kindly diagnose the problem & clarify whether the Torticollis is due to FLU or due to nutritional deficiency. Kindly suggest treatment options for the same. Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 0.5 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Kunu and including photos. Unfortunately, the photos are difficult to discern. Torticollis or wry neck in pigeons can be a result of trauma, inner ear infections, viral diseases. Dehydration is another possibility. Dehydration and soft tissue trauma would be the only things that could respond that rapidly. Vitamin B deficiencies usually don't respond this quickly. If you need a definitive answer, a veterinary visit is needed for some diagnostics testing. Good luck.

Why does my pigeon have wry neck? Is it diet or an infection?

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