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Macaw Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Macaw

AVIAN_PSITTACINE· Lifespan: 50-80 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)	Susceptible (Avian Bornavirus)	Any age	LIFE THREATENING	ABV PCR + crop biopsy (ganglioneuritis)
Feather Destructive Behavior	Common	Sexual maturity	MODERATE RISK	Rule out PBFD, zinc, bornavirus
Papillomas (Oral/Cloacal)	Elevated	Any age	MODERATE RISK	Oral exam, biopsy if proliferative

Isoflurane at 3-5% induction, 1.5-2.5% maintenance. Uncuffed ET tube. IPPV 6-12 breaths/min. Air sac tube as backup if cannot intubate.