What causes finches to have scaly legs and feet?

What causes finches to have scaly legs and feet?

Genetic Diseases – Affecting primarily mutation and/or in-bred finches (Gouldians / Zebras) Masses on Legs and Feet (Scaly Leg Disease) – can be caused by Knemidokoptes mites (especially European Golf Finches), swelling from strangulated fibers or insect bites.

What kind of disease does a finch have?

Masses on Legs and Feet (Scaly Leg Disease) – can be caused by Knemidokoptes mites (especially European Golf Finches), swelling from strangulated fibers or insect bites. Eye Problems / Conjunctivitis: Herpes virus infection; Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis or Blepharitis.

What causes the eyes of a Finch to swell up?

The symptoms are a crusty discharge around the eyes, covering the eye entirely in extreme cases. The eyes will be swollen and sore-looking. In advanced infections the bird’s breathing is affected too, and death soon follows. The causes are varied, including bacteria, fungi, nematode worms, or physical injury.

What causes a Finch to have constipation symptoms?

The cause of finch constipation is nearly always dietary – the bird needs more liquid and fibre. Temperature swings can bring on the problem too. The symptoms include a swollen belly, an irritated vent, and the tail bobbing up and down as the finch strains to pass droppings.

What causes finches to have lesions on their legs?

There are two main causes of leg lesions in British finches. Chaffinch papillomavirus is a virus in the Papillomaviridae family which can cause skin disease known as papillomatosis. Cnemidocoptes spp. are mites which belong to the family Sarcoptidae that can cause skin disease known as cnemidocoptosis.

What does it mean when your legs are red and swollen?

Answer: Red, swollen legs may be a sign of a circulation problem; therefore, it is important to make an appointment with your primary care physician. Most likely what you are experiencing is called edema. Edema is the actual swelling of the ankles and the legs, typically caused by venous hypertension or venous insufficiency.

What kind of disease does a goldfinch have?

Brambling ( Fringilla montifringilla ), bullfinch ( Pyrrhula pyrrhula ), greenfinch ( Chloris chloris) and goldfinch ( Carduelis carduelis) have also been reported with similar leg lesions, but only on rare occasions. Both papillomatosis and cnemidocoptosis can cause skin disease with similar appearance over the legs of finches.

Who is the doctor for red and swollen legs?

Christopher Bonati, MD, practices family medicine at Banner Health Center in Verrado. His office can be reached at (623) 463-5000. Question: I am on my feet all day at work but I have recently noticed that around 5 p.m., my legs are red and swollen. Is this serious? What should I do?