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In Depth: ‘Parrot Fever’ Outbreaks Expose Gaps in How China Regulates Pet Sales

By Zhou Tailai, Huang Tingting, and Chen Shiyu
2026年04月24日 16:36
As the exotic pet market grows, a rise in cases of Chlamydia psittaci is revealing a system where oversight is fragmented, enforcement is weak, and it’s unclear who is in charge
As the exotic pet market grows, a rise in cases of parrot fever is revealing a system where oversight is fragmented, enforcement is weak, and it’s unclear who is in charge.

Xiao Zheng never expected that buying a baby parrot would nearly kill her.

In early January 2026, the woman asked a vendor at a Nanjing flower market if the bird came with a pet health certificate. There was none, but the seller assured her the parrot looked healthy.

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