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.
Domestic rabbit-, rodent-and hedgehog-related diseases of concern in Ohio include: 1  Animal bites: rabbits, rodents and pocket pets. 2  Dermatophytosis (ringworm). 3  Leptospirosis. 4  Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV). 5  Monkeypox. 6  Rat-bite fever. 7  Salmonellosis.. mentagrophytes causes scaly white lesions around the head of mice and rabbits, although some animals may be inapparent carriers without signs of disease. People can develop dermatophytosis after contact with infected rodents or rabbits.