Avian

By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Just as people like to choose the foods they eat, birds prefer to pick their own food. By offering food with

By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) There is a misconception among pet bird owners that because wild birds eat seeds, pet birds should. However, this is not the

Supporting Future Exotic Animal Veterinarians For more information contact Jennifer McDaniel at 913.982.0935 or [email protected] ZuPreem is proud to show its dedication to veterinary students by providing $5,000 in annual scholarships

By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Pets of all kinds can be great companions, giving their owners someone to talk to, cuddle and spend time with. For

“Slow and Steady” Conversion Method: Switching at A Gradual Pace  By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Converting your bird from an unhealthy, high-fat, all-seed diet to a

What is in a bird food pellet? A pellet contains a balance of all the essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, that seeds lack and that your bird

By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) In veterinary school, most students receive very little training in the field of bird care. Therefore, most new graduate veterinarians are

By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) “My bird has never been sick before, so I’ve never needed to bring him to the vet.” This is what I