What are some common illnesses specific to cockatiel birds?

Cockatiels have no diseases exclusive to them as far as I know but there are three that are prevalent in birds in general and especially the psittacine family (P is silent in psittacine) of which the cockatiel and all parrot types are members of. read more

Most birds diagnosed with psittacine beak and feather disease are under 2 years of age. Psittacosis; Psittacosis is found in birds, humans and other animals. This disease is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci. Cockatiels are highly susceptible to this disease. read more

Cockatiels, like all birds, are very adapt at concealing their illness. This is a self-preservation mechanism, as the sick and the weak are the ones predators will focus on. By the time your cockatiel looks ill, you can assume that your pet is seriously sick and is likely to deterioriate quickly unless appropriate treatment is provided. read more

Although Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) is one of the most confounding avian disorders, the ways that PDD is spread from bird to bird are still unknown. Symptoms of PDD include weight loss, vomiting, changes in the bird's droppings, and a swollen crop (the muscular pouch near the throat). read more