Diseases of pigeon

 

Like humans pigeons are often the victim of several diseases. They easily get affected by a number of diseases. Diseases in pigeon are usually caused due to improper care. It is important for one to provide proper care and attention to their pigeon in order to sustain its health. Some of the common pigeon with their respective treatment and symptoms are mentioned below.

Diseases of pigeon:

1. Pigeon malaria: Malaria in pigeon is caused due to the attack of protozoan on the red blood cells of the pigeon. The cryptograms of this disease are vague. This disease might make your pet pigeon inactive. Since this disease is hard to cure therefore, it requires proper attention and care. Pigeons require proper clean environment, water and food to get over this disease.

2. Pneumonia in pigeon: Pneumonia is one of the dangerous diseases of pigeon that require veterinary consultation. The cryptograms of this disease are - dry throat, difficulty in breathing and inactiveness. It is advisable to keep your sick pigeon in a warm area.

3.Canker – Trichomoniasis Canker: It is one of the most common pigeon diseases and caused due to microscopic protozoan. The cryptograms of this disease are - reduction in activity, ruffled feathers, loss of body weight, diarrhea and increased water intake. It should be timely cured because it can be transmitted from one pigeon to another. To prevent your pigeon with this disease, one should keep their pigeon stress free and maintain its regular diet. It can be cured by providing clean environment, water and food to your sick pigeon.

4. Coccidiosis in pigeon: This pigeon disease is highly infectious disease that is caused due to protozoan. Young pigeons that are subjected to severe stress are usually the victim of this disease. The cryptograms of this disease are – low diet, inactive, loss of weight. This disease requires timely treatment because it can lead to death of your pigeon. This disease can be prevented by providing clean housing, food and water to your pet pigeon. One should avoid keeping their new pigeon along with the infected ones.

5. Diarrhea in pigeon: diarrhea in pigeon is caused after because of the intake sour or moldy grain. Corns or small grains are good to feed your infected pigeon in order to cure this disease. castor oil or Epsom salts are also good for pigeon infected with this disease.

It is essential for one to monitor his pigeon activities daily in order to prevent him from several diseases. Pigeons usually drink unhealthy water from gutters or mud pebbles which lead to several diseases. Owner can prevent these diseases by providing fresh food and water daily to their pigeon. It is advisable to consult veterinary once in every three months.