Effects of a 0.3% cholesterol diet and a 20% fat diet on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus).
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DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13108
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lipid disorders are common in captive psittacine birds, but associated changes in blood lipids and lipoproteins have not been well characterized. The Quaker parrot is prone to dyslipidemia and has been extensively used as… read more here.
Keywords: cholesterol diet; quaker parrots; plasma lipids; fat diet ... See more keywords
Clinical ophthalmic parameters of the Quaker parrot (Myiopsitta monachus).
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DOI: 10.1111/vop.13049
Abstract: PURPOSE Ophthalmic diagnosis in many avian species remains hindered by a lack of normative values. This study aimed to establish normal ophthalmic parameters for select diagnostic tests in clinically normal Quaker parrots. METHODS Ninety-six captive… read more here.
Keywords: clinical ophthalmic; quaker; parameters quaker; quaker parrots ... See more keywords
Intranasal butorphanol and midazolam administered prior to intramuscular alfaxalone provides safe and effective sedation in Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus).
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.22.08.0140
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate 2 doses of alfaxalone on cardiopulmonary parameters, temperature, sedation, endotracheal intubation, the incidence of muscle tremors, and radiographic positioning in Quaker parrots previously administered intranasal midazolam and butorphanol. ANIMALS 10 healthy adult… read more here.
Keywords: intramuscular alfaxalone; sedation; midazolam butorphanol; quaker parrots ... See more keywords