How Much Do We Know About Arteriosclerosis in Pet Birds?

Sandra B. relates

I just lost my Goffin Cockatoo, Casper of 24 years this last month.

I am devastated. He had started having seizures a few years ago and they had progressively gotten worse but he was then hospitalized at my Avian vet for Arteriosclerosis.

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What Are Some Signs That a Pet Bird is Not Healthy?

Some signs that a pet bird is not healthy include:

General Physical Appearance:

Ruffled or unkempt feathers, changes in vocalization, fluffed feathers, reduced appetite, weakness, drooping wings, distended abdomen, listlessness, inactivity, depression, reluctance to move, sleeping more than usual.

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