As an avian veterinarian, I frequently encounter problems with pet parrots that chew on inappropriate items and consequently end...
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Most, if not all, reptiles carry salmonella bacteria in their intestinal tract and intermittently or continuously shed these bacteria...
“Lips”, the Coastal Carpet Python had difficulty laying her eggs. She was presented with a definite bulge near the...
SPRINGTIME DANGERS FOR CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS All pet birds benefit from weekly exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Many...
PROBLEMS OF BUYING AN UNWEANED BIRD During the spring and summer, we have many clients coming to the surgery because...
Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly...
WARNING : IMAGES OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DISTRESS Many pet birds are commonly sold with a band on one...
WHEN AND WHY DO WE TRIM BIRDS’ BEAKS AND CLAWS? Birds’ beaks and claws grow like our finger nails. However,...
WHY To check for diseases in new birds To protect your existing birds from being infected with new diseases To allow time...
There are a wide variety of toys and cage furnishings available for pet birds. However, not all of them...
Routinely, in my avian practice, I encounter many problems associated with pet parrots that have inappropriately clipped or unclipped...
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO WORM MY PET BIRD OR TREAT IT FOR MITES AND LICE? I often have...
The home can be a very dangerous place for a pet parrot. Parrots are inquisitive and curious and they...
Don’t think of a bird’s cage as a prison. A cage is a safe place and a refuge for...
