Bird owners often ask what they should feed their adult pet birds. Is it okay to stick to their maintenance diet? In this video, Dr. Laurie Hess concisely explains the difference between maintenance and breeder diets. https://youtu.be/rb6hkoEjiZA Watch Maintenance vs Breeder Diet on YouTube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Dr. Laurie Hess, Director of Pet Health and …
Conures are gorgeous birds that come in a variety of colors. They can be a good bird to consider if you want to get a small to medium-sized pet bird. Dr. Laurie Hess share some facts about conures that you might not know: https://youtu.be/UfHG1guVD4Q Watch Do Conures Make Good Pets? on YouTube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m …
Many birds have been raised on seeds and nuts & high fat items that we thought years ago were the appropriate thing to feed birds. We now know that these items are deficient in many nutrients, essential vitamins and minerals. While birds can survive on them in captivity, they slowly develop a lot of nutrient …
Parakeets, also known as budgie or budgerigar, is a terrific, little bird that is perfect for a first time bird owner. In this video, Dr. Laurie Hess tells us a bit more about this wonderful bird. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWkOlzw8V4 Watch Do Parakeets Make Good Pets? on YouTube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Dr. Laurie Hess, Director of Pet Health …
Pionus parrots are a good choice for a family having a pet bird for the first time. Watch this video to know why Dr. Laurie Hess has been enjoying her twenty-five years with her pionus parrot, Dale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqGeo9E9pBM Watch Do Pionus Parrots Make Good Pets? on YouTube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Dr. Laurie Hess, Director of …
The holidays are a time of year where we celebrate with friends and family. Of course, we want to make the celebration as festive as possible. However, sometimes, the decorations and food can be dangerous for our pets. Follow along as Dr. Laurie Hess names some hazards bird owners may have overlooked during this busy …
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Like humans, birds have preferences. Watch this video as our Avian expert, Dr. Laurie Hess, concisely discusses this behavior of birds of pellet picking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMQckSfplD4 Watch Why Does My Bird Pick Certain Pellets on YouTube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Dr. Laurie Hess, Director of Pet Health and Nutrition at ZuPreem. I’m frequently asked: “why does …
If you are deciding on what small bird to get as a pet, finches are a good choice. Bird owners who get finches usually end up wanting to get more than one. Watch this video from our Avian expert, Dr. Laurie Hess, to learn more about these beautiful perching birds. https://youtu.be/Vse1ZH6J_8U Watch Do Finches Make …
Known as the clown of the parrot world, caiques are very comical, mischievous, and fun. If you are interested in adopting one, listen as Dr. Laurie Hess describes her experience with her pet caique, Elmo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1kJT_FrXk4 Watch Do Caiques Make Good Pets on Youtube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Dr. Laurie Hess, Director of Pet Health …
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate APVP (Avian Practice) We’ve all been there – you’re clipping your bird’s nails, you cut one nail just a little too short, and blood gushes everywhere. Or maybe your bird was out flying around your house and flew right into a mirror, chipping the tip of its beak which …
