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webinar 58 slide promotes August 27, 2021, webinar: Brooke Durham on wildlife rehab of parrots in SoCal

Webinar: Rescue, Rehabilitation And Release: Wildlife Rehabilitation Of The Parrots Of Southern California

Our August 27 webinar will feature Brooke Durham of the SoCal Parrot, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility near San Diego, California. She will discuss the species they work with, as well as research and conservation efforts the organization is involved with.

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Webinar: Avian Bornavirus: Common Signs And Treatments

Join us Friday, July 30, for a special webinar on Avian Bornavirus(ABV) and how it can affect various parrot species. Susan Orosz Ph.D., DVM, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) will discuss this complex neurologic disease, including symptoms and some therapies that can help.

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Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on July 23.

webinar 54 slide promotes Dr. Stephanie Lamb discussing the routine bird exam

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: The Routine Pet Bird Exam

Join us Friday, July 16 for Episode 2 of Avian Vet Insider: The Routine Pet Bird Exam. Dr, Lamb will discuss what to expect for your bird’s routine exam, and more!

webinar 50 slide promotes Chris Davis' discussion of pet bird behavior

Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis

In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions. Join us June 4!

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Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Most Common Cases Your Avian Vet Treats

In this free webinar, Dr. Lamb will describe the most common reasons that pet bird owners bring their bird to an Avian Vet. Tune in on June 11.

webinar 52 slide promotes Dr. Tom Tully's Ask The Vet

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on June 18.

webinar 53 slide promotes Lisa Bono discussing bird sitting, boarding, and travel

CANCELLED – Webinar: The Grey Way—Time To Travel: Bird Sitter, Boarding Or Hitting The Road?

In this webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa discusses the options when planning a trip. How to choose a qualified bird sitter or boarding facility? Is taking your Grey with you an option? Preparing your Grey for a road trip or air travel?

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Webinar: The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill: Where Are They Now?

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill by Judy Irving (released in 2003) is a touching documentary that features the relationship between Mark Bittner and a flock of feral parrots that he feeds and interacts with within the Telegraph Hill area of San Francisco. In this special webinar, Mark will talk about the film and give us an update on his life, as well as give us an update on the feral parrot flock. Tune in on Friday, May 7!

webinar 48 slide promotes Dr. Stephanie Lamb discussing parrots that are picky eaters

Webinar: The Picky Parrot: Teach Your Pet Bird To Eat A Healthy Diet

If you have a picky eater, this webinar can be a game-changer when it comes to your bird’s health! Dr. Lamb will offer tips and tricks to get your bird to try new foods. Sign-up and tune in on May 14.

webinar 49 slide promotes Dr. Tom Tully's Ask The Vet

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on May 21.

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Webinar: The Grey Way: Adoption – A New Start With Lisa Bono, CPBC

Thinking of adopting an African grey parrot? Don’t miss your chance to learn about the way of the grey with Lisa Bono, CPBC, a certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots. This free interactive webinar is on April 9.

webinar 45 slide promotes Dr. Stephanie Lamb discussing what it takes to be avian vet

Webinar: Avian Medicine: What It Takes To Be An Avian Veterinarian

Dr. Stephanie Lamb will share what it takes to become an Avian Vet and the specialized equipment needed in order to examine, diagnose and treat birds. If you’ve ever wondered what a veterinarian learns about exotics in Vet School here’s your chance to find out!

webinar 44 slide promotes Chris Davis' discussion of pet bird behavior

Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis

In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.

webinar 46 slide promotes Dr. Tom Tully's Ask The Vet

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar.

webinar 42 slide promotes Dr. Tom Tully's Ask The Vet

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactice webinar.

webinar 41 slide promotes Dr. Scott Echols discussing grey parrot anatomy project

Webinar: Grey Parrot Anatomy Project: An Update And Relevance To All Parrot Species

Dr. Echols will give us an update on the Grey Parrot Anatomy Project, which aims to create an accurate physical and digital anatomy reference of the African grey parrot.

webinar 40 slide promotes Dr. Stephanie Lamb discussing avian reproduction

Webinar: Where Do Baby Parrots Come From? A Veterinary View Of Avian Reproduction

Get the lowdown on avian reproduction and associated health issues in this live webinar with Dr. Stephanie Lamb.

webinar 39 slide promotes Chris Davis' discussion of pet bird behavior

Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis

In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.

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Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Behavior

Join us Friday, February 19 for a free, interactive webinar. Our guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner and operator of The Platinum Parrot and an associate-certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots, will talk about African grey behavior and answer questions from our viewers!

webinar slide promotes Dr. Tom Tully's Ask The Vet

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, February 26! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.

webinar 36 slide promotes Chris Davis' discussion of pet bird behavior

Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis

In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.

webinar slide promotes Dr. Stephanie Lamb discussing sending parrot wrong signals

Webinar: Love Is In The Air: Am I Sending My Parrot The Wrong Signals?

Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will discuss the signals we send to our birds that can actually be hormonal triggers.

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, January 29! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.

webinar 33 slide promotes Chris Davis' discussion of pet bird behavior

Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis

In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.

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Webinar: Avian Emergency: First Aid For Your Pet Bird, Part 2

Dr. Lamb will walk us through basic first-aid skills we should all know, how to stabilize your bird until you can get it to the vet, and how to make your own first-aid kit for your birds. Tune in Friday January 15!

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, December 18! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.

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Webinar: From Head To Tail – Visual Clues To Pet Bird Health

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to examine your bird from head to tail from avian veterinarian Stephanie Lamb.

Chris Davis

Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis

In this live webinar, Chris Davis, CPBC, will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.

webinar slide promotes Dr. Stephanie Lamb discussing first aid for pet birds

Webinar: Avian Emergency: First Aid For Your Pet Bird

Dr. Lamb will walk us through basic first-aid skills we should all know, how to stabilize your bird until you can get it to the vet, and how to make your own first-aid kit for your birds. Tune in Friday November 20!

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, November 13! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.

Melissa Kauffman with Pionus parrot

Webinar: Let’s Talk Birds: A Bird Talk Magazine Reunion!

Here’s your chance to go behind-the-scenes of the iconic magazine dedicated to the better care of pet birds. Our special guest Melissa Kauffman and host Laura Doering will talk about how Bird Talk’s monthly issues came together and the tears shed when it ceased publication.

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, October 30! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.

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Webinar: Bird Seeds Versus Pellets: What’s The Difference?

Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will help clear up the confusion over seeds vs. pellets. Tune in Friday, October 23.

close up on head of blue-and-gold macaw looking over their wing

Webinar: What Should I Feed? Nutritionally Balanced Diets Are For The Birds!

Join us Friday, October 16, for a free webinar – What Should I Feed? Nutritionally Balanced Diets are For the Birds!

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Webinar: It’s Not All Talk: 6 Steps To Loving Communication With Your Bird And Other Animals

Christine Davis, CPBC, and Dr. Ted Lafeber will share their step-by-step method of forming a stronger relationship with pet birds and all animals through loving communication. Tune in Friday!

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Webinar: Tropical Surprise: Hint – It’s For The Birds!

This special webinar on Thursday, October 1st, features a surprise guest as well as a big announcement! One very lucky viewer will be randomly selected to win a prize, but you must be viewing live to win.

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, September 25! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.

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Celebrate National Pet Bird Day!

Dogs get their day, cats do too. Now it’s our feathered companions turn—September 17 is National Pet Bird Day. It’s time to celebrate our birdie family members—here are some fun ideas to get you started!

close up on head of a double yellowheaded Amazon parrot

Webinar: Safety First! Common And Hidden Dangers For Pet Birds

Join us for a free interactive webinar on Friday, September 18. Dr. Stephanie Lamb discusses common and hidden household dangers and steps to take to keep your bird out of harm’s way.

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Have questions about your pet bird’s health or just want to learn more about the health of pet birds? Then join us August 28, 2020 for a Q&A webinar with Dr. Tom Tully.

budgie and cockatiel sketch

Free Webinar: The Art Of The Bird — An Overview Of Small Pet Birds

Have a fondness for small birds? Join the small-bird celebration with our free webinar on Friday, August 21! Our special guest Diane Grindol, author of Bird Talk magazine’s popular “Small Birds” column as well as numerous other bird publications, will sketch small bird species such as budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, kakarikis and more as she discusses the nuances of each. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask a question about your small bird.

Dr Pepperberg nose to beak with African grey named Griffin

Special Webinar With Dr. Pepperberg Aims To Raise Funds For The Alex Foundation

Help raise funds for The Alex Foundation, and get an up-close look inside Dr. Irene Pepperberg’s research lab this Sunday, August 23! This special webinar will take us inside the lab and give viewers the chance to ask Dr. Pepperberg questions, as well as see the two wonderful birds currently residing in the lab! Admission into the webinar can be purchased by making a $25 donation to The Alex Foundation.

blue Indian Ringneck Parakeet eating fresh food

Webinar: Fun With Foraging — How To Get Started And Fun Toy Ideas!

Join us for a free interactive webinar with Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice). You’ll learn why foraging is an important part of a bird’s day. Dr. Lamb will also share her tips and tricks to making foraging fun!

African grey parrot head profile

Webinar: “The Grey Way: Understanding The African Grey Parrot”

Join us this Friday for a free, interactive webinar. Our guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner and operator of The Platinum Parrot and an associate-certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots, will present “The Grey Way: Understanding the African Grey Parrot.”

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Dr. Tully will field questions from participants, so now’s your chance to ask a question about your pet bird’s health, or tune in to learn more about avian health in general.

Dr. Heather Barron posed with parrot

Webinar: The Pros & Cons Of Alternative Medicine — What You Need To Know For Your Bird

Dr. Heather Barron will explore what is currently known about the herbal supplement industry, homeopathy, and other forms of alternative medicine, as well as discuss the pros and cons as presented in a review of the scientific literature.

Dr. Joerg Mayer

Webinar: Boswell’s Journey — An Avian Cancer Survivor Story

Jörg Mayer, MS, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice), DECZM, DACZM, will share a heartwarming story about Boswell, the longest bird cancer survivor in avian history. Dr. Mayer will discuss his tailored treatment for Boswell, who was diagnosed with bone cancer. Dr. Mayer will also discuss avian cancers & treatments in general and answer viewer questions.

closeup on face of blue-headed Pionus parrot

Webinar: To Board Or Not To Board — What Is Best For Your Parrot When You Travel?

Our guest Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will discuss boarding vs. home care and traveling with your bird. What are the benefits of boarding your bird, and what are the benefits of opting for home care when you need to be away from home? Dr. Lamb will also offer tips for safe travels with your bird.

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Dr. Tully will field questions from participants, so now’s your chance to ask a question about your pet bird’s health, or tune in to learn more about avian health in general.

head shot of a sulphur-crested cockatoo with crest slightly up

Webinar: “Indoors Or Outdoors: What Is Right For Your Parrot?”

Join us for a live, interactive webinar on Friday, June 12. Our guest, Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will talk about taking pet birds outdoors. What are the benefits and the potential risks to pet birds?

baby bird sitting on grass

Webinar: If You Care, Leave It There: Helping Baby Wild Birds

Do you know what to do if you find a baby bird? Should you leave it alone? Is it safe to bring it home? Find the answers to these important questions and more by tuning in on Friday, June 5!

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet With Dr. Tom Tully

In this re-occurring webinar on the last Friday of each month, our special guest Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) will discuss basic bird care and nutrition, and field questions from participants.

Hyacinth macaw in flight

Webinar: Flight Mechanics And Ethical Concerns

Flight in companion parrots: freedom vs. safety. Dr. Todd Driggers will share this live, interactive webinar on flight in companion birds. Dr. Driggers has spent 25 years in practice evolving his understanding of flight and how and why we are influenced to remove the flight abilities of birds.

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Webinar: “Pet Birds And Hormonal Behavior: Part 2!”

We are hosting a live follow-up webinar this Friday, May 15! Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will offer more tips on dealing with hormonal behavior, and answer viewer questions. Don’t miss “Pet Birds & Hormonal Behavior: Part 2!”

close up on the face of a blue and gold macaw parrot

Webinar: “Spring Is In the Air: How To Deal With Your Pet Bird’s Hormonal Behavior!”

Our special guest Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will discuss hormonal behavior in companion birds and offer tips to help bird owners navigate hormonal surges their feathered companions might display during certain times of the year.

Thomas Tully, DVM

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

In this webinar, our special guest is Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian). He discusses basic bird care and nutrition, and he fields questions from participants.

Dr Pepperberg nose to beak with African grey named Griffin

Webinar: “Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Life In The Time Of Coronavirus”

In this webinar, Dr. Irene Pepperberg updates us on how her research at Harvard on cognitive behavior is progressing and how African greys Griffin and Athena are spending their days during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Webinar: “COVID-19 And Pet Birds”

Join us for a live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, how it pertains to pet birds, and how we can keep our pets safe and healthy.

African grey parrot indoors on perch leaning forward

Webinar “Tune In To Your Birds Daily Habits”

Webinar discusses the opportunity available because of spending more time at home to take note of the daily habits of your bird or birds.

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