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First Aid: Pododermatitis What’s Normal?

So, let’s take a look at a pododermatitis! [read more]…

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All Health Monitoring Articles

  • Parrots And Water

    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]…

  • Misting & Preening Education

    Preening keeps the feathers clean and well groomed without misting your parrot regularly, [read more]…

  • Desensitization to the Physical Exam

    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]…

  • Weighing Your Parrot

    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.
  • Waterproofing Sprays and Oils Are Toxic to Birds

    Here are some Do’s and Don’ts  to consider when using waterproofing treatments. [read more]…

  • Symptoms & Treatment of Bumblefoot in Parrots

    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]…

  • Hidden Bacteria & Mould in Your Bird’s Home

    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]…

  • Caring for Your Aging Pet Bird

    An aging bird might need to have special modifications made to its enclosure to facilitate and stimulate activity & movement. [read more]…

  • Although pododermatitis is a serious condition, prompt intervention and thorough treatment can often resolve the condition.
  • Bathing & Showering an Essential in Basic Bird Care

    Over the years I’ve learned many tricks and tips for providing basic bird care to our feathered friends. [read more]…

  • New Concept: Managed Flight, Not Wing Clipping

    “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]