Poisoning

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Causes and Clinical Signs

 

Poisoning in pigeons can be due to a wide variety of products hence the clinical signs can vary greatly but they are likely to include nervous signs, diarrhoea, depression and sudden death. Poisoning may be from substances encountered away from the loft e.g. Organo Phosphorous compounds or substances found around the loft e.g. Phenolic compounds, vermin baits and veterinary medicines used incorrectly. Where poisoning is suspected then any dead birds together with a full clinical history should be submitted to the practice.