“Lips” the Coastal Carpet Python
“Lips”, the Coastal Carpet Python had difficulty laying her eggs. She was presented with a definite bulge near the cloaca. […]
Springtime Dangers
SPRINGTIME DANGERS FOR CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS All pet birds benefit from weekly exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Many […]
Unweaned Birds
PROBLEMS OF BUYING AN UNWEANED BIRD During the spring and summer, we have many clients coming to the surgery because […]
Chronic Egg Laying in Pet Birds
Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly has […]
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, […]
QUARANTINE PROGRAMME FOR BIRDS
WHY To check for diseases in new birds To protect your existing birds from being infected with new diseases To […]
Problems Associated with Toys and Cage Accoutrements for Pet Parrots
There are a wide variety of toys and cage furnishings available for pet birds. However, not all of them are […]
Wing Clipping & Trimming
Routinely, in my avian practice, I encounter many problems associated with pet parrots that have inappropriately clipped or unclipped wings. […]
