by EBVH Team | Apr 19, 2016 | Pet Birds, Pet Care |
A zoonotic disease is a disease which can be passed from an animal to humans. When a vet starts talking about catching Chlamydia from your pet parrot it may bring some strange images to mind. Chlamydia can be passed from a parrot to a person through aerosols from the...
by EBVH Team | Apr 19, 2016 | Pet Birds, Pet Care |
Mites There are many mites that can live on our pet birds, some can even get into their air sacs (similar to lungs) and cause breathing problems. The most common mites we see are the fascial mite which causes an overgrown beak and crusting of the cere (nostrils) and...
by EBVH Team | Apr 19, 2016 | Pet Birds, Pet Care |
There are many problems that can cause feather loss in pet birds. All birds suffering from feather loss should be seen by an avian veterinarian to identify and treat the problems. We have listed some of the common causes of feather loss and destruction below. 1:...
by devteam | Apr 19, 2016 | Pet Birds, Pet Care |
Just like their mammalian cousins birds can suffer from internal parasites and should be wormed at specific times. Internal worms can cause many problems in our feathered friends including weight loss, anaemia, respiratory problems and diarrhea. Heavy worm burdens...
by devteam | Apr 19, 2016 | Pet Birds, Pet Care |
SEED-BASED DIETS When asked to think of a typical bird diet most people’s minds jump straight to a seed mix but in reality an all seed diet is like an all McDonald’s diet for people. On its own seeds contain primarily carbohydrates and fats and is lacking in...
by devteam | Apr 19, 2016 | Pet Care |
GENERAL REPTILE CARE Reptiles require a special license to be kept as pets. These can be obtained from the Queensland Department of Environment & Heritage Protection. FOOD The food your reptile needs depends largely on the type of reptile it is. Food intake of...
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