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Leg bands are often applied by the breeder to help identify and keep track of their birds. Breeders usually apply closed (solid) rings or bands at an early age when the small feet will fit…
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As with other pets, obesity is a problem often encountered with birds. Our pet birds are often confined to a cage or have their wings trimmed to prevent flight, and receive little if any…
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Unlike dogs and cats, parasites are not commonly diagnosed in pet birds. When present, however, they can cause generalised debilitation for the birds. Some parasites cause specific clinical…
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In the wild, a bird will endeavour to uphold a strong appearance when sick - these are prey species and a sick bird is often the first to be preyed upon. By the time a bird actually shows an…
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At some time you may be faced with the task of transporting your bird. You may be taking the bird to the veterinary surgeon, moving to a new residence or travelling long distances. In general,…
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In the spring and summer, it is not unusual to encounter a baby bird on the ground. The immediate response of a kind-hearted human is to take the little "orphan" home and then try to…
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Unfortunately our pets do not live as long as we do. In fact, compared with us they live relatively short lives and although we realise this, nevertheless when the time comes to say goodbye,…
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Tellington T-Touch® was developed by Linda Tellington Jones as a method of behavioural modification and animal treatment without the use of force. Today it is used on animals and people…
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There are a couple of situations in which you may find it appropriate to use a body harness. Firstly, some owners find it difficult to let their cat have free access to the outside world due to concerns about their pet's safety, for example due to the proximity of main roads.
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Dental disease is one of the most frequent ailments seen by veterinary surgeons, and can be found to some degree in the majority of cats over two years of age. The most common problems are due…
