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POST MORTEM EXAMINATIONS.



RULES.


Each bird must be forwarded, as soon after death as possible, carefully packed and postage

paid, direct to Mr. Arthur Gill, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Establishment, Bexley Heath,

Kent, and must be accompanied by a letter containing the fullest particulars of

the case.


If a reply by post (in addition to any Report that may appear in the Magazine) be required,

a stamped and addressed envelope must likewise be sent.



Gouedian Finch, hen. (Mrs. A. C. Charrington). Appeared to he well

but lialf-an-hour before found dead. For some time this bird and a

cock have looked somewhat puff}'. They have been fed on millet and

canarv seed, spray millet, grapes, and apples, and have been supplied

with cuttle-fish bone, and good sand.


[This bird was very fat, and cause of death was apoplexy. You

might add grass seed to their diet, and give as much exercise as possible,

and do not keep in too high a temperature.]


Pennant ParrakeET, cock. (Mrs. Miehell). Lived in outdoor aviary for

seven years, but has lately appeared quiet and feeble. Fed on canary

seed and fruit.


[The cause of death was tuberculosis of liver and lungs.]


DemoiSKI.ee Crane, cock. (Mrs. Gregory). This bird was taken ill

suddenly, being unable to stand. Convulsions set in and lasted (at

intervals) for an liour-and-a-half, when it died. Fed on maize and

wheat.


[Death resulted from acute inflammation of liver and bowels. The

suddenness suggests an irritant poison ; there were decided symptoms of

arsenical poisoning.


Cordon Bleu, cock. (Miss E. E. West). Died quite suddenly.


[Your bird died of apoplexy. It was very fat.]


Grey Singing-finch. (Mr. Clayton). Appeared unwell Jan. 24th, and

died next evening. Was gasping all day.


[Death resulted from a fractured skull.]


Br.UE Robin. (Mr. C. L. Rotliera). Found dead.


[Concussion of the brain was the cause of death.]



Satin Bower-bird. (Mrs. Johnstone). Found dead.

[Apoplexy was the cause of death.]



Arthur Giee.



