Hepatic Lipidosis in a Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis)Associated with Pododermatitis and Consumption of BroilerPelleted Feed

An adult common mynah (Acridotheres tristis) was presented with severe signs of progressive depression, anorexia, debilitation, and also a history of moderate pododermatitis for the last two months. Hepatomegally was diagnosed clinically and radiologically. The bird died a couple of hours after referral. Postmortemexamination revealed typical liver enlargement with yellowish brown discoloration. Diffused hepatocytes fatty degeneration was demonstrated in histopathology and hepatic lipidosis was diagnosed as the main lesion in the liver. Providing a very small enclosure and a single low quality perch with minimal activityopportunity led to pododermatitis. Subsequent further activity restriction and feeding a high energy diet to the bird were possibly the triggers of this metabolic disorder. Regarding the bird species, providing appropriate diet and enclosure are essential for having healthy pet birds, and is often ignored by negligent or uninformed owners.

Keywords:

hepatic lipidosis , common mynah , Acridotheres tristis , pododermatitis