by Maria Scinto, eHow editor
Pet birds are lovely, charming companions, but they do require a great deal of care in order to stay well. eHow knows it isn't always easy to find a veterinarian who specializes in birds. Here, vital stay-healthy tips for your feathered friend.
By their nature, birds are more fragile than most other pets, so they require you to take steps to insure their health. Here are a few things you can do to keep your bird Read More
Teaching a bird to talk isn't going to teach it to tell you what it wants all the time. You need to learn your bird's body language as it's the key in communicating to you Read More
If you have a pet parrot or bird of any type, keeping their cage, toys, food and water dishes clean and disinfected is critical for their health. Using the wrong cleaners Read More
Everyone knows that you need to walk a dog, but few people realize that pet birds need exercise, too. Just like humans, sedentary birds are at risk for a host of health Read More
In most cases, your pet bird is limited to the house and never has the opportunity to be in natural sunlight. Even when their cages are by the window, they do not benefit Read More
A pet bird's beak normally grows between one and three inches each year, depending on the size and species of the bird. In normal birds, however, this is not usually Read More
Choosing an avian veterinarian is perhaps the most important decision you'll ever make regarding the health of your parrot or other bird. Veterinarians specializing in Read More
Excess weight is as bad for a pet bird as it is for you. Many pet birds die of fatty liver disease, hardening of the arteries and diabetes as a result of obesity. Budgies, Read More
A number of factors go into keeping birds healthy. Besides proper diet, perhaps the most important factor is keeping your aviary clean. By keeping birds in an aviary, you Read More
Avian flu, or bird flu, is a global health concern. Bird flu is a virus that infects domesticated and wild birds causing illness and death. Infected birds can pass the Read More
It is often difficult to tell if your caged bird is sick until it's too late. By instinct, birds hide it when they do not feel well. In the wild, they are picked off Read More
Birds in the wild have little tricks they use to keep from getting lice but not all problems are lice related. There are many problems that can occur with the feathers of a Read More
Exotic Newcastle disease got it's name from one of the earliest outbreaks recorded which occurred in Newcastle, England. Newcastle disease is a highly contagious, viral Read More
It is impossible for a bird lover to turn her back on a sick or injured bird. One common mistake people make is thinking that a bird is sick and needs to be rescued, when Read More
If your bird has been diagnosed as being sick, your vet will most likely prescribe medication. At first, giving that medicine to your bird may appear to be an impossible Read More
Your pet bird needs to be groomed properly to ensure long term health. Claws that grow over a period of months can cause perching problems and unkempt feathers collect Read More
It is important to properly groom your bird to maintain his physical and psychological health. The frequency of grooming depends on your specific bird. Grooming includes Read More
Birds in the wild bathe themselves in streams, puddles and rain. Since pet birds don't have access to natural freshwater baths, you must bathe them in order to keep them Read More
Bathing your pet lovebird safely with a spray bottle is discussed in this free video . Read More
A budgerigar, or budgie, is what most Americans call a parakeet. Parakeets are charming birds and relatively easy to live with, because given proper care, they will pitch Read More
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