Monitoring your bird's physical and mental health, diet, and environment on a regular basis is essential for their daily care. Be on the lookout for any changes in their weight, behavior, and activity level. It's also critical to schedule regular check-ups with an avian veterinarian to ensure your parrot is healthy.
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First Aid: Pododermatitis What’s Normal?
So, let’s take a look at a pododermatitis! [read more]…
Sounds simple, doesn’t it? “Provide plenty of fresh water for drinking”. Yet there is much more to water and your parrot’s water needs than the obvious. [read more]…
Desensitization will ensure the birds are more accustomed to the handling techniques utilized to visually assess physical characteristics that are generally included in the complete physical exam [read more]…
Caretakers that want to be actively participating in the health monitoring of their cherished feathered companion can do so by weighing their parrot regularly. [read more]…
Preparation is the first step to providing necessary care in the event of heavy metal poisoning, medication overdose, or toxin ingestion.
Bumblefoot, otherwise known as pododermatitis, also occurs frequently in psittacines. It is common in heavy-bodied birds such as Amazons and Hyacinth macaws, but is also seen in budgerigars and cockatiels. [read more]…
As our parrot population ages, keep in mind that they will become more susceptible to infection from bacteria and mould found in their environment. [read more]…
“Managed flight”, not necessarily full powered flight, can be almost as useful to most pet birds. This means that the wing primaries are clipped, but not as short as in traditional wing clips. [read more]