Furthermore, âAvian veterinarians estimate that poor nourishment is the underlying cause of about 75 to 80 percent of the medical problems they see.â (Source: Bird Talk April 2010) We provide lists of healthy foods and tell you exactly how to feed your budgie parakeets on our food and nutrition page.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness caused from exposure to the droppings or urine of deer mice that carry the virus. About 1- 5 hantavirus cases are reported each year in Washington State and about one third of the cases have been fatal.antavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness caused from exposure to the droppings or urine of deer mice that carry the virus. About 1- 5 hantavirus cases are reported each year in Washington State and about one third of the cases have been fatal.
Hantavirus disease is caused by several different strains of Hantaviruses. Hantaviruses are found in wild rodents in different parts of the world. Hantaviruses found in North America cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome which can cause severe lung problems.antavirus can be spread from wild rodents, particularly mice and rats, to people. The virus, which is found in rodent urine, saliva, and feces, can be easily aerosolized in confined spaces when disturbed by rodents or human activities, such as sweeping or vacuuming.