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Picking The Right Time For a New Bird
As with anything, it’s important to wait for perfect timing. Check this out to see if it’s a good time for you to bring home a new pet bird.
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What Should I Look For When Adopting a Bird?
By Dr. Laurie Hess | Director of Pet Health and Nutrition at ZuPreem If you visit a rescue facility or a home where a bird is being fostered, there are
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What Should I Expect When Adopting A New Bird
By Dr. Laurie Hess | Director of Pet Health and Nutrition at ZuPreem Birds are phenomenal creatures that can make great pets under the right circumstances. They are available from
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What Is A Pellet?
A pellet contains a balance of all the essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, that seeds lack and that your bird needs to stay healthy. Pellets also are
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Preparing Your Bird For Travel
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Happy vacation season! While summer is the perfect time to take a trip, it’s important to create a game plan for
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“Birdie’s Choice” Conversion Method: Give Your Bird the Power
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
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Facing the Facts: Companion Birds Don’t Need Seeds
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
Veterinary Scholarship Program
Supporting Future Exotic Animal Veterinarians For more information contact Jennifer McDaniel at 913.982.0935 or veterinaryscholarship@zupreem.com ZuPreem is proud to show its dedication to veterinary students by providing $5,000 in annual scholarships
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Why Birds Make Great Pets
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
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“Slow and Steady” Bird Diet Conversion: Switching Foods 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 nutritionally balanced and complete pelleted bird food diet can be stressful –
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Zunation Podcasts
Zunation Podcast from the voice of Dr. Laurie Hess DVM
