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Desensitization to the Physical Exam

Whether chicks are parent reared or cared for in a nursery by a caretaker, desensitization to the physical exam can be carefully implemented throughout the physical health assessment inspection of the chicks. As the chicks mature through the fledgling age, further desensitization will ensure the birds are more accustomed to the handling techniques utilized to visually assess physical characteristics that are generally included in the complete physical exam that will be performed by an experienced avian veterinarian.

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  • Misting & Preening Education

    Regular preening keeps the feathers clean and well groomed. Without misting your parrot regularly, flight feathers may quickly become compromised.

  • Symptoms & Treatment of Bumblefoot in Parrots

    Long recognized as a serious disease in raptors, bumblefoot, otherwise known as pododermatitis, also occurs frequently in psittacines. It is common in heavy-bodied birds such as Amazons and Hyacinth macaws, but is also seen in budgerigars and cockatiels.

  • New Concept: Managed Flight, Not Wing Clipping

    “Managed flight”, not necessarily full powered flight, can be almost as useful to most pet birds. This means that the wing primaries are clipped, but not as short as in traditional wing clips.

  • Nail Grooming Using a Rotary Tool

    Nail manicure rotary tool models are easy to find and very affordable. Cordless and almost silent models are now available, thus diminishing the stress related to the noise older models generated.

  • Preparation is the first step to providing necessary care in the event of heavy metal poisoning, medication overdose, or toxin ingestion.
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  • Therapeutic Uses Of Clay

    The therapeutic uses of clay for first aid intervention and the treatment of external wounds in conjunction with hydrotherapy can yield significant healing results.

  • Avian Emergency Tools For Leg Band Removal

    In case of an emergency, such as a leg fracture, the removal of the leg band could be necessary. Here are a list of tools that should be part of any avian first aid arsenal.

  • Why Perform a Necropsy on Your Parrot

    A necropsy is a generally complete study of a body after death. It is one of the oldest medical procedure, but nonetheless still unknown to most people. A necropsy is an important clinical diagnostic tool, very often this procedure will help determine the cause of death or the cause of a multifaceted disease.

  • Identification Methods in Parrots

    It is important for all parrot breeders to understand the importance of identifying their baby parrots.

  • Although pododermatitis is a serious condition, prompt intervention and thorough treatment can often resolve the condition.
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