The “Tame” Lorikeet, Found Beside the Road
Wildlife and avian veterinarians are frequently confronted by well-meaning members of the public who have found a “tame” lorikeet beside […]
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 […]
Pet Parrots and Foreign Body Ingestion
As an avian veterinarian, I frequently encounter problems with pet parrots that chew on inappropriate items and consequently end up […]
Salmonella Bacteria and Reptiles
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
“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 […]