Is a pigeon with a twisted neck contagious to my dog or family? Can I keep it?

PMV does indeed cause this symptom very often, there is no treatment for PMV unfortunately but many pigeons do recover from it as long as it is not too severe and as long as they are able to eat and drink. 3 weeks is starting to be a long time though, if in 3 more weeks you do not see any improvement, chances of recovery are not good.

Different infection can be causing these signs. Avian Paramyxovirus is one of the most common in pigeons (PPMV1) and it is a viral infection that is present in most countries that can spread rapidly and cause high rates of pigeon illness and death. Unfortunately the prognosis is guarded in these cases.

It appears that this pigeon is extremely ill. It is best to bring him to the vet you have in mind ASAP, or to a local wildlife rehab center that can see him as soon as possible and provide help. If you've already tried home treatment and he isn't improving, then seeking care ASAP is needed. Keeping him in a cage separate from other birds, with low perches and easy access to food and water may help, as well as keeping the area cool and dark to help avoid any undue stress until he can be seen by your vet.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Thanks for caring about this little bird. There is not much you can do for it if it cannot be caught. Even then, wild birds often do not do well in captivity. Bird often do well with only one leg. If you are feeding the pigeons, try to ensure that this one is eating well and isn't being bullied away from the food by the other birds.

When wild animals no longer try to escape from humans, it generally means they are very sick. You may go online to see if there is an Audubon society or a zoo that will accept wild birds for treatment. Try to keep it warm and in a safe location. Put trays of food and water nearby. Offer birdseed and some fresh fruits and greens. Keep in mind, birds are very fragile and it may not make it. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

No vitamins will make any difference for the good or bad, mist diseases pigeons get are harmless to dogs, if your dog ate the pigeon he could suffer from some mild gastrointestinal upset but nothing out of the ordinary.

It would be best to try and bring the bird to your vet ASAP to have it treated as the eye and beak both look like there may be a pox or other sort of infection irritating it. You can use a clean washcloth to remove any debris from the eye to help keep it open and more comfortable. Making sure to keep the bird away from any other pets or people is also a good idea to prevent the spread of any illness until it can be treated by your vet.