Pet Bird Care
How to Pet a Bird – 5 Simple Steps
By Lindsey Newman, LVT It’s natural for pet owners to want to connect with their parrots through petting, but before you introduce physical touch, it’s important to know how to
Pet Bird Care
Pet Bird Care
How to Train Pet Birds
You’ve most probably seen a movie where pet birds are well-trained and wished yours is like that. It’s possible! Here’s how.
Pet Bird Care
How to Get Your Exotic Pets Ready for Summer
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, barbeque with friends, and take pets outside to
Pet Bird Care
Tips for Bird and Small Mammal Owners on Preparing for Natural Disasters/Emergencies
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, fires, mudslides – all are natural disasters that no one can be completely prepared for. Yet,
Pet Bird Care
Adding Objects to Your Pet Birds Cage
You don’t want to overwhelm the bird with dozens of toys; rather, a couple toys in the cage to start are fine. Again, if there are familiar toys from the
Pet Bird Care
Proper Way to Share Food with your Bird
If you’re sharing some human food items don’t use a utensil that’s been in your mouth to touch that item going to your bird. We have all kinds of bacteria,
Avian
The Intelligent African Gray Parrot
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Known for their incredible ability to learn human language and speak words, often in correct context, African gray parrots are perhaps
Avian
The Fun of a Cockatiel
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Cockatiels are very social, interactive birds that make great first pets for families with elementary school-aged children and older. They have
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Non-Safe Food for Birds
Things like avocado can be toxic to birds. Now, not all species of avocados are toxic to birds many are so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Avoiding all
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Proper Way to Share Food With Your Bird
If you’re sharing some human food items don’t use a utensil that’s been in your mouth to touch that item going to your bird. We have all kinds of bacteria,
Avian
Read more articles on avian nutrition, care for your pet bird, and more.
Small Animal
Read more about Pet Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Ferrets.
Zunation Podcasts
Zunation Podcast from the voice of Dr. Laurie Hess DVM
