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

Cockatoo

AVIAN_PSITTACINE· Lifespan: 40-70 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)	Highly susceptible	< 3 years	LIFE THREATENING	PCR testing on blood or feather
Feather Destructive Behavior	> 50%	Sexual maturity (2-5 years)	MODERATE RISK	Behavioral assessment, medical rule-out panel
Lipomas and Obesity	Common in captivity	5+ years	MODERATE RISK	Body condition scoring, lipid panel