Hepatic Lipidosis in a Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis) Associated with Pododermatitis and Consumption of Broiler Pelleted 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 radio-logically. The bird died a couple of hours after referral. Postmortem examination 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 activity opportunity 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.