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Abstract

IntroductionA 26-year-old 290-g female Timneh African grey parrot (Psittacus timneh) was presented to the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for CT as part of radiation planning for treatment of a right periocular mass, suspected to be a squamous cell carcinoma.On initial evaluation, the bird was bright, alert, and responsive and had a body condition score of 2/9. On physical examination, there was severe periocular swelling around the right eye causing the palpebral fissure to be held shut. Thoracic auscultation was performed with a neonatal stethoscope with the diaphragm placed directly over the keel of the