Feather Loss in Parrots

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Which type of hair loss should make you suspect a hormonal or endocrine cause?

Asymmetrical unilateral alopecia
Symmetrical bilateral alopecia (correct)
Symmetrical unilateral alopecia
Asymmetrical bilateral alopecia

What could be a possible cause of symmetrical hair loss over the flanks in a chicken?

Liver disease
Ovarian cyst (correct)
Pancreatic tumor
Kidney infection

What is the recommended diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss in animals?

Conduct imaging tests
Conduct faecal analysis
Perform hormonal assays
Perform a thorough clinical examination (correct)

What should be considered during the diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be examined during a thorough clinical examination for hair or feather loss?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can determine whether the hair loss is due to self-trauma or secondary disease?

Diagnostic tests (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does true hair loss indicate?

Primary disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test can be considered for hair or feather loss?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who should be referred to or asked for advice during the diagnosis of hair or feather loss?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be used as an absolute last resort for the treatment of hair or feather loss?

Psychotropic medications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a differential for feather loss in parrots?

Beak and feather disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of feather plucking in parrots due to frustration?

Self-trauma (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of behavioral feather loss in parrots?

Boredom (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a differential for feather loss in chickens?

Stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of feather loss in chickens due to interactions within the flock?

Stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of hair loss in guinea pigs?

Ringworm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a zoonotic disease that should be ruled out in guinea pigs with hair loss?

Ringworm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by a viral infection?

Beak and feather disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by pain in a specific region?

Liver disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by general pain?

Generalized pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some differentials for feather loss in parrots?

Ectoparasites, vitamin A deficiency, poor quality of feather, stress, self-trauma, boredom, pain, beak and feather disease Signup and view all the answers

What are some differentials for feather loss in chickens?

Ectoparasites (red mite, lice), stress, molting, broody bird, mating Signup and view all the answers

What are some differentials for hair loss in guinea pigs?

Ectoparasites, Trixacarus, ringworm Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of feather plucking in parrots due to frustration?

Self-trauma through frustration, sexual frustration Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of feather loss in chickens due to interactions within the flock?

Fighting, lack of resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss in animals?

A very thorough history, followed by a thorough clinical examination and diagnostic tests. Signup and view all the answers

What are some diagnostic tests that can be considered for hair or feather loss?

Dermatology tests (skin scrape, hair/feather plucks, tape impression smears) and systemic tests (imaging, haematology, biochemistry, hormonal assays, faecal analysis). Signup and view all the answers

When is true hair loss indicative of primary disease occurring?

When there is no evidence of self-trauma or secondary disease present. Signup and view all the answers

Who should be referred to or asked for advice during the diagnosis of hair or feather loss?

A behaviorist, exotics vet, or farm vet. Signup and view all the answers

What should be used as an absolute last resort for the treatment of hair or feather loss?

Psychotropic medications. Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of hair loss should make you suspect a hormonal or endocrine cause?

What could be a possible cause of symmetrical hair loss over the flanks in a chicken?

What is the recommended diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss in animals?

What should be considered during the diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss?

What should be examined during a thorough clinical examination for hair or feather loss?

What can determine whether the hair loss is due to self-trauma or secondary disease?

What does true hair loss indicate?

Which diagnostic test can be considered for hair or feather loss?

Who should be referred to or asked for advice during the diagnosis of hair or feather loss?

What should be used as an absolute last resort for the treatment of hair or feather loss?

Which of the following is NOT a differential for feather loss in parrots?

What is a common cause of feather plucking in parrots due to frustration?

What is a common cause of behavioral feather loss in parrots?

Which of the following is NOT a differential for feather loss in chickens?

What is a common cause of feather loss in chickens due to interactions within the flock?

What is a common cause of hair loss in guinea pigs?

What is a zoonotic disease that should be ruled out in guinea pigs with hair loss?

What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by a viral infection?

What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by pain in a specific region?

What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by general pain?

What are some differentials for feather loss in parrots?

What are some differentials for feather loss in chickens?

What are some differentials for hair loss in guinea pigs?

What is a common cause of feather plucking in parrots due to frustration?

What is a common cause of feather loss in chickens due to interactions within the flock?

What is the recommended diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss in animals?

What are some diagnostic tests that can be considered for hair or feather loss?

When is true hair loss indicative of primary disease occurring?

Who should be referred to or asked for advice during the diagnosis of hair or feather loss?

What should be used as an absolute last resort for the treatment of hair or feather loss?

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