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?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Diagnostic tests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does true hair loss indicate?

    <p>Primary disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Psychotropic medications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Beak and feather disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self-trauma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Boredom (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ringworm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ringworm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Beak and feather disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liver disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Generalized pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some differentials for feather loss in parrots?

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

    What are some differentials for feather loss in chickens?

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

    What are some differentials for hair loss in guinea pigs?

    <p>Ectoparasites, Trixacarus, ringworm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self-trauma through frustration, sexual frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fighting, lack of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    When is true hair loss indicative of primary disease occurring?

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

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

    <p>A behaviorist, exotics vet, or farm vet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Psychotropic medications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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