Cristina Vulpe
Cristina Vulpe, DVM, PhD, is a registered veterinarian. She got her veterinary degree in 2011 and her PhD in veterinary oncology in 2015, and has worked with small animals from cats and dogs to guinea pigs and exotic birds. She originally wrote many of the health articles on Pigeonpedia and reviews health-related content.
Articles
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Health
When Is It Too Late to Fix a Splayed Leg?
Splayed leg, also called spraddle leg, is when one or both of a young pigeon’s legs stick out sideways instead of sitting under the body. It is far…
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Health
Pigeon Sitting Not Moving Meaning – 7 Reasons
A pigeon sitting still and not moving may simply be resting or sunbathing, especially if it looks sleek and alert. It may also be a fledgling waiting for…
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Nutrition
Probiotics For Pigeons Explained
Probiotics help pigeons by supporting the gut bacteria that deal with germs that could otherwise cause infections. They are used most with racing pigeons during the racing season,…
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Health
Pigeon Neck Twisting: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
There are two main causes of your pigeons’ neck twisting unnaturally, and they are either mechanical or infectious. Please note: this article is general information and is not…
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Health
Feather Rot In Pigeons: Causes & Treatment
Feather rot is a condition that causes the loss of feathers in pigeons. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute for advice from…
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Health
Cinnamon For Racing Pigeons
Pigeons have a peculiar relationship with cinnamon. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute for advice from an avian vet or a licensed…
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Health
Cod Liver Oil for Pigeons
Omega-3 is as beneficial to pigeons as it is to humans and most other creatures. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute for…
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Health
Garlic And Apple Cider Vinegar for Pigeons
Garlic (opens in new tab) and apple cider vinegar (opens in new tab) are added to a pigeon’s diet by some keepers for the nutritional and medicinal benefits…
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Health
The Most Common Pigeon Diseases: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
The diseases pigeon keepers and rescuers see most often are canker (trichomonosis), pigeon paramyxovirus (PMV-1), paratyphoid (salmonellosis), coccidiosis, pigeon pox, respiratory infections, and parasites such as worms and…
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Health
Adenovirus In Pigeons
Adenovirus infection is a contagious disease of pigeons. Its classic form mainly affects young birds and is often complicated by a bacterial infection with Escherichia coli. Please note:…
