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.
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Hexamitiasis In Pigeons
Hexamitiasis is an intestinal disease of pigeons. It is less frequent than the most common pigeon diseases, but there is no vaccine against it, so diagnosis by a…
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Ornithosis in Pigeons
Ornithosis, also called psittacosis or chlamydiosis, is a common disease of pigeons and other birds worldwide. It can pass to humans, so it is classed as a zoonotic…
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Mycoplasmosis in Pigeons
Avian mycoplasmosis is a bacterial infection that affects a very wide range of birds, including pigeons. The species most often found in pigeons are Mycoplasma columborale, M. columbinum…
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Pigeon Paramyxovirus: Everything You Need to Know
Pigeon paramyxovirus (opens in new tab) (PMV) is a serious viral disease that can spread quickly through a loft and kill many birds. It is a pigeon-adapted variant…
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Canker in Pigeons: Complete Guide
Canker is an infection of the mouth, throat and crop caused by the single-celled parasite Trichomonas gallinae. It is also called trichomonosis or trichomoniasis. The classic sign is…
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Paratyphoid in Pigeons
Caused by Salmonella bacteria, paratyphoid can be a danger to pigeons at any time of year, and many fanciers see it most in autumn and winter. Please note:…
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Bird Flu in Pigeons: What You Need to Know
Bird flu (avian influenza) is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds, and pigeons can catch it. Severe cases can be fatal, and some strains can,…
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Coccidiosis in Pigeons: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Coccidiosis is a fairly common intestinal illness in pigeons. The parasite is present in most pigeons, but they usually develop immunity to it, so carrier birds are still…
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How to Recognise a Sick Pigeon – 10 Symptoms To Watch Out For
A sick pigeon, whether a feral bird, a pet or a wood pigeon in the garden, usually sits fluffed up and still, lets people get close, eats little…
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A Pigeon’s Beak: All You Need To Know + Common Problems
A pigeon’s beak is a short, slim bill covered in keratin, with a soft, pale swelling at the base called the cere or wattle. It is built for…
