Pet Birds

Join us this Friday, September 11, and learn how to recognize signs of pain in pet birds as Dr. Stephanie Lamb explores treatment options and strategies for improving comfort and quality of life.

Hydrating your bird safely is important, because their trachea is in their mouth and opens and closes differently than you might expect, so never drop water into a bird’s mouth or you risk aspiration, even with one drop.

Here are three things you can do for your feathered companion to improve his health and well being, as well as add some summer-inspired fun to his day.

Summer—that sizzling time of the year when we try to stay hydrated and perhaps indulge in water-dense foods like watermelon and other juicy fruits. When exposed to the summer heat, we might break out in a sweat and seek shade to cool our bodies down. What about our feathered friends…how do they stay cool? Here are some interesting facts about birds and heat, and tips for helping our feathered companions stay comfortable all summer long.

End of summer means school is back in session; a time when stores are full of school essentials. See how some basic school supplies can help up your game when it comes to caring for your pet bird.

Eating Well: The Best Food for Your Pet Bird What do I feed my pet bird? That’s a question we hear every day. The ideal avian diet is much more than birdseed and parrot pellets. Parrots, finches, canaries and other companion birds require a varied, nutritious diet, which can include seeds, but also pellets and […]