Music
Hello We play tuba and accordion as a duo professionally, acoustically only, but we are loud. Is that likely to be painful to a cockatiel?
Ask the Vet webinar – Growth on cockatoo
my male red vent had a growth over his eye. We did a vet visit, but no real results. Thought it was a cyst and she said to just watch it. It started to get really large, and had a sort of a stick looking thing poking out of it. It stayed like that for […]
Ask the Vet webinar – Emergencies
“My cockatiel was vomiting recently (acting normal in between bouts), was seen by a vet & prescribed antibiotics (&is cured now). He probably nibbled on something at the beach. We also thought it may be a few minutes of strong sunshine. Is there any first aid that can be done or medicine that can be […]
Ask the Vet webinar – Grey feather destructive behavior
“This is Pat and I first want to thank you and tell everyone involved in putting this program on, how much it is loved and appreciated. I have 2 female Timneh African Grays, one about 8 and the other about 6. Just about a year ago the older one started to shred her tail and […]
Ask the Vet webinar – Mite treatments
Oral Ivermectin is used routinely for horses for parasite control. This doesn’t seem to be a practice for pet birds to control air sac and scaly mites.
Dove diamond
My diamond dove lost its feet. How do I care for it. I moved it from the cage that was shared with another diamond dove.
Medicine on food
When trying to administer medication, is it okay to give more “treat-like” food to get the meds in her? My Grey is currently on 4 meds and will really only eat it if it’s on a walnut and/or scrambled eggs.
Picky Parrot Webinar – Grit
Do parrots need grit with their food? Either mineral (sand/gravel) or animal sourced (cuttlebone, eggshell, oyster, snail shell etc) and how often?
My 16 year old Quaker parrot
Help my parrot has laid 14 eggs. 4 at the end of Feb. sat on those then gave them up. 4 more about 3-4 weeks later Sat on them until giving them up. 4 weeks later now 6 more. We moved the cage Darkened the room Cover her up early at night Not sure how […]
Lovebird eat so much
Why does my lovebird eat so much at the same time closing their eyes ? Is there a health problem in her?
Crying baby sound 24/7
Hi! A month back I got a cockatiel, as per the pet store guy he was fully tamed and his age is 7 months. However once we got home all that cockateil wanted to was cuddle and make crying baby sounds non stop. I thought it would stop but he can carry on for hours. […]
Male Canary tries to sing, but no sound comes out
Hello. I have just bought a male Canary and he tries to sing, but no sound comes out. It isn’t that he just isn’t singing. It’s that he’s trying to sing and no sound. He opens his mouth and his throat and tongue move and he looks like a singing canary! Could air sac mites […]
My Male Parakeet Aster
hello i have a question regarding my male parakeet. He has begun plucking the feathers out from around his neak and under his beak. His 2 female friends are ignoring him as well at this point. they were rescues and i know very little of their history other than they are about 2 and have […]
Cindy’s eggs
If Cindy has been exposed to a hefty amount of Vitamin D, will she pop out any unfertilized eggs?
Quaker feather plucking
My quaker parrot is plucking her feather my avian vet said that She can do it because of the trauma from her „childhood” what do You think about it? She has a partner they are flying whenever they want , I keep their diet healthy with fruits and veggis but she is continuing plucking I […]
Pet parrot- Summer heat question
Hello, I have 2 conures, 1 indian red neck parrot and 1 lovebird and all are aged around 1 year. I keep the birds in a large aviary on my shaded porch outside where there is no direct sunlight throughout the day and there is moving air. I live in the UAE and summer is […]
About feeding
My cocktile bird is not begging to me for food but i forced to give food to him . Is it correct or not. my bird age was:3 weaks please give me a solution
Avian medicines
Hello Dr Lamb, could You please give some examples on which drugs used in dogs and cats are harmful for birds? And maybe the other way around – drugs used in avian medicine that can harm dogs or cats? Thank You for answer!
Vet specialty
As a European Student (Greece) what would be the best action-plan to take to follow whatever specialty (whether avian or other) with just The Vet School Degree. Would it be easy for me to seek a residency in the US?
pigeon paramyxovirus
Do you know why pigeons with paramyxovirus have hypokalemia?
Medicines for birds
What human medicines can be prescribed to birds?
cockatiel diet
“Hi Dr. Lamb, I’m from India. I’ve 2 cocktail one is 3months and another is 6months. What are the best food and medicine for them”
CBC blood test
What is CBC test and how useful is that in diagnosis?
Vet conferences
What are the best conference and courses for up to date the avian veterinary medicine information
Parakeet gender
what’s the best way to differentiate male from female in budgies?
Nail trims
I’m trying to figure out how to hold a linnie to clip her nails, and it’s a nightmare. I need one hand to hold the squirmy bird, one to hold the foot, and one to hold the clippers.
Avian emergencies
i live in major city (NYC) and there are a large number of avian diplomate vets, very fortunate BUT I have found that for after hr emergencies, there is only one hospital I have found that would even see a bird at 12 am. Ive tried to call several 24 hr emergency clinics, and was […]
Avian Exam
How to calm down a very agitated/aggressive bird before physical examination ?
Feather plucking
What are possible causes of feather plucking in Eclectus and cockatoos? How we can cure that?
Avian Exam
What would you say are your 5 most important points to cover in a pet bird general examination? Do you routinely do faecal smeares and crop/throat swabs?
Fuel fumes
Is petrol fumes toxic to birds ?
Dark green loose motion in ringneck baby
My ringneck male baby had loose motions so we gave him metronidazole….but now it has dark green loose motions with no solid content..what can i do?
My bird is not able to fly
Hello my self yashasvi I have a red vented bulbul and he is almost a year old. Day before yesterday he was searching food on the floor and suddenly my sister stepped and he got under my sister’s foot and he got flattened rn he is fine but he isn’t able to fly and he […]
My female cockateil body shaking
My female cockateil body is shaking, heartbeat little first, she had eaten very few yesterday, eye infection was there ,little fever was there so veterinary doctor gave antibiotic rowdox and meloxican tab.1/6 th tablet dose for lat 3 days ,today she is not feeling good, a slow sound she is making in her every breath, […]
Recovery of 1 year young Atlantic Canary
Hello! 2 days ago our avian put splint for my canary who has leg dislocation in the upper of her leg. Her toes before the splint and after were spread over and yesterday her toes went slightly down but I dont see motion on toes . Leg toes looks regular color no swelling or else. […]
Cockatiels
I picked up my female cockatiel and noticed that under her tail theirs a whole that open and closes what does that mean
Lovebird trouble laying eggs
Hello, My lovebird has laid eggs several times before and usually lays an egg every other day when she’s laying with a total of 5-6 eggs being laid. She is due to lay another clutch of eggs; however, a couple of weeks ago we noticed she was sleeping more often on the bottom of her […]
health issue
Hi, my name is Ami, and I am a proud owner of a 13mo male cockatiel, and I have noticed just today that one of his nostrils will close when he breathes out and one will stay open, then when he breathes in, both will be open… What does this mean? Should I take him […]
Ring neck loosing feathers.
Hello. I have a Indian ring neck parakeet and for some reason he started to loose his feathers near his eyes. I’m confused on why.. please let me know if theirs anything I can do to help him grow his feathers back.
Parakeets
My one parakeet is making a clicking noise I don’t know if it’s something I should worry about or what the bird doing that means please help
My parrot
I put a bath on my parrot will he get sick
Crooked Conure Nail
I have noticed, since the beginning of this year, that one of the front toenails on my Green Cheek Conure Mochi’s right toe extends at a crookedly odd angle (up, instead of curling down). It does not seem to hamper her movement, nor have we observed any apparent loss or deterioration of balance, grip strength […]
Senior birds
I have a male parrolett and is 13 year this March. Some times he flys low and he does eat well. Will it work will for him and will he eat it. I gave him braccoli for greens but he stoped eating it. I do mix my own bird seed for him and with vit. […]
Hurt cockatiel?
My cockatiel has been screaming over his wing and grooming it but it isn’t broken because he’s stretching it out. My mom is saying he’s getting in new feathers but he’s only 3 months and not molting yet. Can someone please help?
Macaw nails
Question about “excessive” nail growth in a Severe macaw. Are there nutritional or other health aspects to consider, or is it likely environment and activity (he likes to spend the majority of his time on fabric perches). Related, what’s your experience with how frequently macaw nails should be trimmed?
Yogurt or kefir for parrots, hormonal Eclectus, alternative supplements
I’ve heard Parrots in general can have yogurt or greek yogurt. Can they have kefir? I make BOTH my own and do know you HAVE to make them different, but can they have kefir since kefir doesn’t really have lactose. Are female eclectus more or less hormonal caged with a male? Do you feel it […]
Chickens and Parrots
Since they are both avian, is it common or even possible for parrots to get chicken diseases from an owner carrying the germs on their clothing and/or hands from the coop to the house?
Broken blood feathers
My cockatiel Sunny is molting and had a broken blood feather. It has stopped bleeding but is sticking out. In your opinion, should it be pulled by the Vet? My preference would be not to pull it. Your thoughts? Thank you.
Senegal nutrition and wing trim
HI have a 14 month old male Senegal that I recently rescued. He is a picky eater but eats sugar snap peas, baked sweet potatoes and almonds plus nibbles on pellets. I’m trying to get him to eat organic pellets but he isn’t interested. He won’t even eat nutriberries! He does like scrambled eggs & […]
sudden death of bird
I had a male cockatoo who suddenly died aged 4. He seemed to be in good shape, well-balanced diet (seeds, vegetables, berries, no sunflower seeds, sweet fruits and nuts just for treats). I am very careful about dangerous toys and other dangers in the household. We practised freeflight with him and he was happy about […]
My birds age and gender
I have a cockatiel and I don’t know his or her gender or birthday. I got him/her May 9,2020. The feathers on its head are gray still and everything else about him is pointing that it’s a girl but the breeder said it’s a boy. Any advice for my situation?
Birthday of My Cockatiel
I have a cockatiel which I got May 9, 2020. I was never told his birthday or how old he was by the animal shelter I got him from. Is there anyway I can find out?
My budgie can’t fly
My 1 year old budgie is struggling to fly , he is constantly stretching and shivering his wings and whenever he wants to fly he flies to the floor which he never does I’m worried and I don’t know what to do , I did some research and it says that ” your budgie might […]
Dr. Echols Webinar Artherosclerosis 2
Medication for Atherosclerosis?
Dr. Echols Webinar Artherosclerosis
how are you managing artherosclerosis
Dr. Echols Webinar Pekin Duck
Where could we access the Pekin Duck research?
Dr. Echols Webinar Beak Trims 2
As to your reference to beak trimming which do you recommend clippers or grinding wheel.
Dr. Echols Webinar – Equipment discussed
Thank you for offering these excellent Webinars! What is the name of the CT technology (if there is a specific one) that we should ask for if we ever need this for our beloved Green Cheek Conure. Our exotic vet (Stahls Exotic Animal Veterinary Services in Fairfax, Virginia) may already have this technology. Thank you […]
Dr. Echols Webinar Availability of Scanners
For information purposes can you provide a list of locations with this ability to scan parrots.
Dr. Echols Webinar Rabbit question
Rabbit thymoma will be operable soon?
