
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 […]
Most people have the impression that birds are very tender, delicate, fragile, little creatures that will drop dead, die of […]
As an avian veterinarian, I frequently encounter problems with pet parrots that chew on inappropriate items and consequently end up […]
Most, if not all, reptiles carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestinal tract and intermittently or continuously shed these bacteria in […]
“Lips”, the Coastal Carpet Python had difficulty laying her eggs. She was presented with a definite bulge near the cloaca. […]
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 has […]
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 […]
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