Metal Toxicity in birds – X-Ray
Parrots are intelligent and curious creatures. They have the intelligence of a three to five year old child. However, like […]
Chlamydiosis / Psittacosis in Birds
It is important for all bird owners to be aware of the disease chlamydiosis or psittacosis and its potential for […]
Sinister Sunflower Seeds: The Truth
Written by Debra McDonald Do you ever wonder why your vet repeatedly tells you to stop feeding sunflower seeds to […]
The Importance of a Balanced Diet
Three quarters of the physical health problems that are presented for treatment at my surgery are related to poor nutrition […]
Common Conditions in Pet Birds
Pet birds often become ill. While most diseases of birds can affect every species, there are some species which are […]
Pet Birds and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Birds in the wild engage in certain natural behaviors in the course of their daily lives. They learn survival skills […]
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Syndrome
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Syndrome (PBFDS) is highly contagious and infects all parrot species. It is caused by a […]
Preservation or Masking Reflex in Birds
Most people have the impression that birds are very tender, delicate, fragile, little creatures that will drop dead, die of […]
Leg Bands on Birds
WARNING : IMAGES OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DISTRESS Many pet birds are commonly sold with a band on one […]
Trimming Beaks & Claws
WHEN AND WHY DO WE TRIM BIRDS’ BEAKS AND CLAWS? Birds’ beaks and claws grow like our finger nails. However, […]