Yersiniosis (pseudotuberculosis) in canaries and finches
Other names: Yersinia
Symptoms
- Sudden death or difficulty breathing
- Diarrhea and weight loss
- White spots on the liver and spleen at necropsy
How it spreads
Droppings of rodents and wild birds, especially in cold weather.
Diagnosis
Necropsy and culture.
Treatment
Treatment is decided by the veterinarian after examination. Do not give any medication without consultation.
Prevention
Control mice, and store food in closed containers.
Season
Winter
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.
Other diseases
- Bacterial enteritis (E. coli and relatives)
- Salmonellosis
- Mycoplasmosis (sinusitis and eye infection)
- Chlamydiosis (psittacosis)
- Avian tuberculosis
- Campylobacteriosis
- Contaminated water infection (Pseudomonas/Klebsiella)
- Bumblefoot and skin infection
Sources
- KB (not web-verified this session): widely repeated aviculture/breeder consensus; treat with stated confidence