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Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome is a seasonal disease that effects primarily rainbow lorikeets in the NSW and QLD area, and occurs between october and june, though often the highest number of cases is between december and february.
This disease causes the inability to fly, hopping/wobbliness, changes to vocals, possible head tilt, wing paralysis, foot paralysis and in severe cases inability to blink or eat.
Birds can recover if help is sought very quickly and they are given medication and taken care of. Though severe cases are often euthanised.
If you find a bird that you suspect may have LPS, call your local wildlife rehabber or RSPCA immendiately.
Some helpful links;
This disease causes the inability to fly, hopping/wobbliness, changes to vocals, possible head tilt, wing paralysis, foot paralysis and in severe cases inability to blink or eat.
Birds can recover if help is sought very quickly and they are given medication and taken care of. Though severe cases are often euthanised.
If you find a bird that you suspect may have LPS, call your local wildlife rehabber or RSPCA immendiately.
Some helpful links;
The Mystery of Australia's Paralyzed Parrots
Rainbow lorikeets are Australia’s most abundant native bird. What is paralyzing thousands of them every year?
www.scientificamerican.com
Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome Project
Our citizen scientist research project is exploring why lorikeet paralysis syndrome occurs in the southern Queensland and northern New South Wales regions of Australia.
www.sydney.edu.au
Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome | Australian Wildlife | Native Species | RSPCA Queensland
I’ve found a sick lorikeet, what do I do? It could be Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome! Thousands of lorikeets are treated at the RSPCA for LPS every year.
www.rspcaqld.org.au
LORIKEET PARALYSIS SYNDROME (LPS) — Bird & Exotics Veterinarian
1. What is Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS)? LPS is a syndrome seen in lorikeets as a sudden onset of paralysis in both legs (bilateral) and/or clenched feet. The syndrome is also often called Clenched Foot Syndrome. 2.What is the cause of LPS? The cause is unknown. In some cases an encephalomye
www.birdexoticsvet.com.au