Basic Reptile Husbandry
The two basics of reptile husbandry that are most frequently misunderstood are correct feeding of a balanced diet and provision […]
Spotted Python Prolapsed Hemi-penes
Prolapsed heme-penes on a spotted python. Male pythons have heme-penes hidden in cloacal sacs. These are used in the mating […]
Murray Darling Carpet Python swallows keys – X-Ray
Please be aware that these photos are quite graphic and may cause distress “Esfa”, a Murray Darling Carpet Python had […]
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 […]
WILDFOOD FOR YOUR BIRDS
Parrots are ‘hard-wired’ to chew. In the course of a day, 50% of their chewing is for eating and 50% […]
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 […]
OBESITY IN PET BIRDS
Obesity isn’t only a problem encountered by humans in modern society. As an avian veterinarian, I regularly treat many birds […]
LORIKEET DIET
Parrots are flock animals and in the wild, young birds learn what is good to eat by following the flock. […]
DIETARY ADVICE FOR DRY, INLAND AUSTRALIAN PARROTS (Budgies, Cockatiels, Corellas, Galahs, Sulphur Crest Cockatoos)
Parrots are flock animals and in the wild, young birds learn what is good to eat by following the flock. […]