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 .