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| | Avian veterinarian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Birds are very different in anatomy and physiology to dogs and cats, and to specialize in their treatment, a veterinary student must seek out coursework and residencies that are beyond the scope of standard veterinary school. | | | An avian veterinarian is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training to treat birds. | | | An avian veterinarian can pursue additional testing through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and become an "ABVP diplomat in avian medicine." |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avian_veterinarian
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| | Choosing an Avian Veterinarian |
| | Most veterinarians receive training in basic avian medical care, some veterinarians do not need to keep current as most of their clients are animals other than birds. | | | Ask about a veterinarian's relationship with the A.A.V. is a good indicator about whether a veterinarian is current in avian medical practice. | | | Veterinarians may or may not feel comfortable working with breeding facilities that house many pairs of birds. |
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http://centralpets.com/php/search/storiesdisplay.php?Story=644
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| | Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Selecting An Avian Vet for pet parrots and exotic birds |
| | Many veterinarians who have expertise in and practice avian medicine are members of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. | | | Ask the veterinarian how many years s/he has treated birds, how many birds are seen in a week and what percentage of the practice is avian. | | | You should also ask the veterinarian what methods are used to keep abreast of new developments in avian medicine. |
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http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww20eii.htm
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| | Avicultural Medical Mgmt |
| | The responsibility for avian veterinarians to enter this field with proper orientation beyond the individual bird and to document their individual management programs as they evolve is immense. | | | Veterinarians who raise and breed birds are examples of colleagues who are pursuing this train of thought. | | | The author would caution veterinarians, as well as aviculturalists that this area of avian medicine and surgery is still in its infancy at best. |
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http://www.modelaviculture.org/aviculturalmedicalmgt.htm
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| | ipedia.com: Veterinarian Article |
| | While a veterinarian does hold a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine (in the USA, at least), not all veterinarians enter clinical practice. | | | In American and Canadian English, a veterinarian (from Latin veterinae, "draught animals") is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. | | | In American and Canadian English, a veterinarian is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. |
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http://www.ipedia.com/veterinarian.html
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| | Wingwise: The Avian Veterinarian |
| | The Association of Avian Veterinarians was established in 1982 to provide information and education for veterinarians interested in avian medicine. | | | You will also find a number of veterinarians that have a *special interest in birds*, who are experienced and equipped in their practices to treat avian patients. | | | He/she should be a good listener, taking your questions and input seriously and a good educator of his/her clients regarding avian health and husbandry. |
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http://www.wingwise.com/avet.htm
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| | Avian Hematology: Basics for the Practitioner |
| | Consequently, avian medicine relies upon the manual identification of leukocytes by practitioners, laboratory technicians, and board certified pathologists with varying degrees of skill and experience. | | | With some practice and a good reference source, the avian practitioner can be rapid and reliable, which results in better service to the client and the patient. | | | Therefore, veterinarians frequently rely on commercial diagnostic laboratories for evaluation of hematological parameters of their companion bird patients, instead of making their own assessment. |
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http://www.vet.uga.edu/ivcvm/1999/Phillips/phillips.htm
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| | ParrotChronicles.com |
| | How your veterinarian decides to treat your bird depends not only on the situation, of course, but his or her own work habits, so in many instances there is no strictly wrong or right answer. | | | In some areas, especially rural parts of the country, there may be no veterinarians with avian experience. | | | They may have gained it in their practice, through continuing education, from other knowledgeable avian veterinarians, or all three. |
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http://www.parrotchronicles.com/novdec2002/vet.htm
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| | Our Proper Care of Pets Series |
| | From an initial observation and examination, an experienced avian veterinarian will be able to note abnormalities in the feathers, skin, beak, eyes, ears, cere, nares, oral cavity, bones, muscles, abdomen, and vent. | | | Your veterinarian may suggest some diagnostic techniques to assist in evaluating your bird's health. | | | Your veterinarian is here to discuss your concerns and see that you get set up properly with your feathered friend. |
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http://www.petalk.com/petbirdcare.html
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| | Companion Parrot Quarterly |
| | If all the avian vets had to do was a physical exam on the patient and a test or two, then the length of their office visits would be much more reasonable. | | | Yes, avian medicine is much more expensive than dog and cat medicine. | | | After all, veterinarians don't charge more to see a show dog than they do to examine a mutt. |
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http://www.companionparrot.com/articles/avian.html
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| | Avian Anatomy |
| | As an avian veterinarian, I often use words like choana and cloaca, and when I do, I can easily visualize in my mind exactly what these body parts look like, and it's hard for me to realize that often, the owner doesn't understand what I'm saying. | | | For this reason, it is vital that the chest not be prevented from moving outward when a bird is being restrained for examination or wing clipping, or it will not be able to breathe. | | | It gives the experienced avian vet a tremendous amount of information regarding the overall health of the bird. |
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http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/anatomy.html
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| | Parrot Rehabilitation Society - Parrot Rescue, placement and information |
| | This (usually) means that they have taken extra/continuing education courses in avian medicine and have interned with an avian veterinarian. | | | Behavior: The intricacies of avian behavior is far too large a subject to discuss here. | | | Unless the bird has a problem, their oil balance should be just fine on its own. |
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http://www.parrotsociety.org/care.html
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| | The AvianWeb: All About Birds |
| | DNA PCR Technology:Its Importance In Avian and Exotic Medicine - Margaret A. Wissman, D.V.M; ExoticPetVet... | | | Featherpicking Website: This site is devoted to owners of birds that engage in feather-destructive behaviors such as chewing, plucking, barbering and pulling of feathers, and skin mutilation. | | | I also use a lot the Avian Medicine: Principles and Application book. |
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http://www.avianweb.com/diseases.htm
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| | Todd R. Cecil D.V.M. |
| | My position as a veterinarian is to facilitate the well being of our patients through the improvement of many aspects of their lives: medically, surgically and behaviorally. | | | Under the guidance of the resident veterinarians, necropsies, diagnostic procedures and research protocols were performed and appropriate therapeutic regiments instituted. | | | Position responsibilities incorporate the medical and surgical care of a wide variety of avian and special species animals at a clinic with 1000+ annual cases. |
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http://drexotic.com/bio_cecil.htm
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| | Choosing a Veterinarian for Your Bird - AvianBreeder.com |
| | Education in Avian medicine is increasingly available in our veterinary colleges, but the courses offered are not mandatory and in themselves do not provide adequate training. | | | As part of the instinctive behavior related to the experiences of their forbears in the wild, all birds disguise outward signs of illness just as long as they possibly can. | | | One situation which is often repeated makes life difficult for the Avian Veterinarian. |
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http://www.avianbreeder.com/site26.php
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| | (Avian Medical Center - Lake Oswego, OR) |
| | Having a chance to talk with an experienced avian veterinarian about your bird's specific dietary, behavioral and environmental needs can be priceless. | | | It is the mission of the Avian Medical Center to provide the highest quality care in every service we offer, from medicine, surgery and behavior to boarding and grooming. | | | In addition to avian medicine and surgery, the clinic also offers veterinarian supervised, high quality professional boarding 7 days a week in a friendly, comfortable environment for your bird. |
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http://avianmedicalcenter.net
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| | Megabacteria - Articles and Links |
| | When my avian veterinarian returned, he gave me a call, and asked to see the bird since there had been no improvement from the antibiotics treatment. | | | Perhaps the Avian Medicine text is out dated as regards this particular bacteria and its treatment. | | | By the way, that is the same treatment given in Avian Medicine: Principles and Applications by Ritchie, Harrison & Harrison. |
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http://www.shadypines.com/megabact.htm
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| | Directory - CDNet.com |
| | Glossary of Avian External Anatomy - Provides an alphabetical list of technical terms used to describe the structure of the body. | | | Bird Health Examination - Discusses the importance of taking your bird to an avian veterinarian, quarantining, components of the healthy examination, and specific testing procedures. | | | Understanding Your Bird - Describes the various behaviors, what they mean, and their importance. |
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http://www.cdnet.com/cd/index.cgi?dir=/Health/Animal/Birds
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| | Bird HotLine — Vet Talk: Your Questions Answered |
| | Rosskopf is a recognized pioneer in numerous Avian Medical and Surgical techniques, and the author of over 20 textbook chapters on Avian subjects in such books as the Merek Manual, Current Veterinarian Therapy, Saunders Manual of small Animal Practice, and North American Veterinary Clinics. | | | I have visited many avian vets but not succesful therapy. | | | He has put her on medication for this issue. |
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http://www.birdhotline.com/vet.htm
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| | The Avian Health Exam From Veterinary Associates Stonefield |
| | Although many internal problems may not be evident from a step-by-step, hands-on examination, an experienced avian veterinarian will be able to note abnormalities in the feathers, skin, beak, eyes, ears, nares, oral cavity, bones, muscles, abdomen and vent. | | | Depending on the bird's history, results of physical examination species, age and general condition, your veterinarian may suggest some of the following diagnostic techniques that will assist in evaluating your bird's health. | | | The Avian Health Exam From Veterinary Associates Stonefield |
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http://www.vetcity.com/Infocenter/AvianExamination.htm
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| | Presents a scientific monograph on the role of color vision in birds. | | | Presents the how and why of bathing, proper approach, methods, species specific showering behaviors, water temperature, and winter care. | | | Provides an alphabetical list of technical terms used to describe the structure of the body. |
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http://www.databarn.com/dmoz/Top/Health/Animal/Birds
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| | The BIRD Clinic - Q & A Forum |
| | This is most critical if they see only a few, as it is difficult for a veterinarian to stay current on avian medicine if they spend most of their time treating dogs and cats. | | | Many tragedies have been presented to the The BIRD Clinic during and even weeks after a boarding experience in a questionably safe environment. | | | The BIRD Clinic for the Best in Advanced Avian Medicine |
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| | Keeping your Pet Bird (Parrot) Happy and Healthy |
| | Veterinarians also appreciate people who take time to learn about their birds. | | | If you do not ask any questions then the veterinarian may assume that you have some medical or avicultural background and understand everything that has been said. | | | The veterinarian may speak in terms that you are unfamiliar with. |
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http://www.mecca.org/~rporter/PARROTS/csarky.html
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| | How To Choose An Avian Veterinarian - Exotic Pets |
| | Many excellent avian veterinarians out there do not have their certification from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. | | | Compare each practice before making a final determination. | | | An Avian Veterinarian is a person who belongs to the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)and is a veterinarian who has paid their dues to the Association of Avian Veterinarians. |
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http://www.bellaonline.com/ArticlesP/art4121.asp
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| | You Need an Avian Veterinarian, Now.' |
| | It has been recently estimated that our knowledge of avian medicine and surgery is doubling every five years. | | | The general health of your bird should also be a concern. | | | It is important that your veterinarian be familiar with your bird in a state of good health to more easily recognize problems. |
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http://www.birdieboutique.com/youneedavvet.html
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| | Poultry Extension |
| | Psittacosis is a complex disease that affects many species of wild birds, and occasionally, humans that are in close contact with birds. | | | Avian Influenza Virus Program at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Want to know more about AI? | | | Worldwide, there are many strains of avian influenza (AI) virus that can cause varying amounts of clinical illness in poultry. |
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http://ulisse.cas.psu.edu/ext/Diseases.html
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| | Caring for your Bird |
| | A healthy bird should be bright, alert and responsive to its surroundings, feathers shinny and smooth, breast full and round vent clean and stools/urine normal. | | | At SAFARI we recommend a comprehensive physical examination for your bird to determine overall condition and to obtain a baseline body weight. | | | You may need to try a different brand or form of pellet. |
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http://www.avianvet.com/caring.htm
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| | Avian Health Care Tips |
| | It is important when a change has occurred that the bird is watched closely for signs of illness or unhappiness. | | | My goal is to give you a brief overview of what I know will work under most conditions. | | | These include excessive sleeping and fluffing, decrease or loss of appetite (watch for change in droppings), decreased vocalization, aggressive behavior, etc. If any of these should occur, call your avian veterinarian as soon as possible. |
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http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/health1.htm
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| | Myths & Health |
| | Establish a working relationship with an avian veterinarian. | | | Find out about their abilities, policies, philosophies, and even shortcomings. | | | Diseases are not diagnosed over the phone – birds need to be examined and worked up in order to be diagnosed and properly treated. |
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| | Birdsnways - Board Certified Avian Veterinarians |
| | The following list, effective July 2004, represents all of the Board-Certified Avian Practice Specialists (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners). | | | The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners has given | | | An "avian veterinarian" is someone who is willing to treat birds; any veterinarian can call him/herself an avian veterinarian. |
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| | Avian Influenza Fact Sheet, UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension |
| | Avian Influenza Fact Sheet, UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension | | | Turkeys on open ranges in Minnesota, a state in the major flyway for migrating ducks, frequently experience avian influenza problems. | | | This is the only time an avian influenza virus has ever been transmitted directly from birds to humans. |
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http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vetext/INF-PO_AvianInfluenzaFS.html
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| | NCS - Cockatiel Illness |
| | Of course, antibiotics do not treat non-bacterial conditions at all. | | | Annual physical examinations by an avian veterinarian can help determine if there are any subtle symptoms that may indicate illness. | | | Birds are masters at hiding symptoms until illness has progressed to a critical point. |
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http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/vet/illness.html
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| | Vets, Starling Illness & Injury - Info about Pet Starling Health Issues |
| | Although many vets are not trained in treating birds, a number of them do have a special interest in birds and are experienced and equipped to treat them. | | | If no avian vet is located in your area, try to find a vet who has experience treating birds. | | | Certified avian vets have had additional training in treating birds, have met specific requirements and passed a series of board exams. |
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| | Ask the Board Certified
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| | To maintain his knowledge base and be able to treat your birds with current medical diagnostics and treatments, Dr B attends more than 35 hours of continuing education conferences annually and is a member in good standing of the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) since 1989. | | | He has more than 20 years experience breeding and raising birds. | | | Dr. B cannot diagnose or recommend treatment without examining your bird. |
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| | Exotic Pet Veterinarian - Avian |
| | The temporal resolution of the avian ear is about 10 times faster than that of the human ear. | | | Birds have many more vertebrae in the neck than humans, ranging from about 14 or 15 and up to a maximum of 25 in the swan. | | | Wissman is also associated with Antech Diagnostic Laboratories as an avian and exotic animal consultant. |
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| | Bird Times Magazine |
| | You will probably be asked to monitor your bird's droppings and behavior very carefully, checking daily for any signs of stress-related disease. | | | Even the most vigilant owner can be a victim of unfortunate circumstances: the forgotten open window, the door that no one closed, etc. This is especially true for the modern bird owner, who tends to make a greater effort to provide a more natural lifestyle, including plenty of exercise and an opportunity for flight. | | | Once you have recovered your bird, you will still need to consult with your avian veterinarian immediately. |
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http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/articles/escape.shtml
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| | Avianbiotech.com - Vet Links |
| | American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Website - Find an avian Veterinarian. | | | Association of Avian Veterinarians - Avian veterinarian Locator, and information. | | | - List of American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified avian veterinarians. |
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| | Avian Vet List |
| | Pager number available to avian clients for emergencies. | | | All Pets Veterinary Hospital and Avian Medical Center | | | Kathleen Revelt, D.V.M. New Stanton Veterinary Service for Avian and Companion Pets |
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| | Free Exam |
| | An avian veterinarian may see symptoms of illness that are not observable to the untrained eye. | | | Plus, he or she will also have a history of the bird's weight, which is important, as weight loss is one of the earliest indicators of illness in a bird. | | | In medicine, a gastroscopic exam is an endoscopic exam of the esophagus and stomach using a thin, lighted tube called a gastroscope, which is passed through the mouth and esophagus to the stomach. |
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| | Once the application has been reviewed the applicant will be contacted as to the status of that application. | | | ARA is a nonprofit corporation and is comprised of board members with extensive experience in avian rescue, behavior and nutrition. | | | There has come to be a growing need for avian rescue and so has the need for a basic set of standards and guidelines. |
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| | Avian First Aid |
| | Many needed to be anesthetized to be properly treated (at the Vet Hospital) Avian patients hide symptoms of disease and injury. | | | Avian patient is usually very ill by the time owner recognizes problem. | | | Skill and practice in handling (see avian restraint article). |
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| | Model Aviculture Program FAQ |
| | MAP will provide a list of veterinarians in your area who are a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV). | | | The plan had to be simple and effective. | | | From 1984 through 1989 this group of bird breeders, joined by several avian veterinarians, worked to put together a voluntary non-government run plan for the certification of bird breeder's facilities and management practices. |
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| | Emergency first Aid |
| | It may be helpful to use a small amount of Pepto Bismol to decrease pain if it is present. | | | But for the most part are only temporary measures to ensure your bird makes it to a veterinarian. | | | Even if your bird is showing no signs of poisoning, as a precautionary measure, it would be beneficial to have them checked out at the veterinarian. |
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| | Bird Health & Medical Concerns |
| | This medical professional should be a Certified Avian Veterinarian. | | | In addition to providing regular professional checkups for his pet, a responsible bird owner should make himself aware of some of the more common signs of avian illness: puffed feathers, wheezing, nasal discharge, inability to fly and/or perch, listlessness, lack of appetite, loss of weight, and/or abnormal droppings. | | | Most of the major causes of injury to your pet bird are a result of poor/improper supervision and poor/improper grooming, especially the failure to regularly clip the primary flight feathers. |
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| | The Perch - Avian Links Directory |
| | There may be additional Avian Veterinarians on that list for your specific area. | | | This may lead you to Association of Avian Veterinarian members that (for some reason or another) chose not to be listed in the SEARCHABLE AAV.org database. | | | If you do not have success locating an avian veterinarian at the main Find an Avian Veterinarian link, then you may want to seach the entire AAV member list. |
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| | First Aid For Bleeding |
| | Have the phone numbers of your avian veterinarian as well as an after-hours veterinarian readily available. | | | Bird should be assessed by avian vet to determine extent of damage (most damage is not visible externally). | | | Failure of bleeding to stop with appropriate first aid measures may indicate underlying liver disease. |
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| | ZuPreem - Veterinarian Locator |
| | This article, written by an avian veterinarian, will give you advice on what to look for when you choose an avian veterinarian, as well as useful tips in how to locate one. | | | For additional information on how to locate an avian veterinarian, go to How To Find An Avian Veterinarian. | | | Download this guide to determine the shelf life and storage recommendations of any ZuPreem product. |
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http://www.zupreem.com/vet/vets_locator.shtml
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| | Type your title here. |
| | This is where you can list your avian veterinarian by state. | | | If your are an avian veterinarian visiting this site and would like to be posted, change your information or be removed please email me at info@breedersblend.com | | | I could simply put up a list of all of the avian veterinarians |
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http://www.breedersblend.com/vetspage.html
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