One of the most intelligent birds ever studied, the African grey parrot has an amazing ability to imitate human speech and precisely mimic sounds within the environment (for example, ringtones…
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Anesthesia is used to prevent a patient from experiencing stress and/or pain during routine, elective, or emergency care. Anesthesia can be administered as injection or gas to reduce pain, anxiety,…
Should My Bird Be Eating Seeds? It is a common misunderstanding that seeds are a sufficient diet for companion birds. After all, wild bird feeders are filled with seeds, right?…
Fecal testing is the recommended method for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infections. GI parasites can cause serious illness in pet birds. Your veterinarian can recommend medications to treat most GI…
Adrenal gland disease usually affects adult ferrets (older than 2 years). The most common clinical sign is hair loss. Treatment may involve surgery or medication. What Causes Adrenal Gland Disease…