Veterinary Advice
> Wing Clipping
Controversial topic, with discussion about rights and wrongs
> Feathers
The unique character of birds, with associated articles
> Avian Vets
Veterinary practices available with avian expertise, listed by county
> When should I take my bird to the vet?
Advice on what and when you need to seek veterinary assistance
> As Sick as a Parrot
A summary of signs to look out for, and what can be done about them. Types of disease conditions affecting parrots
> Common Diseases of Parrots
A summary of common disease conditions affecting parrots
> Bacterial cultures for disease diagnosis
A discussion of the value of simple laboratory analysis of bacterial cultures in diagnosing parrot disease
> First Aid & Emergency Care for Birds
What you can do at home in the first instance in emergency, before going to the vet
> Diseases Associated with Breeding of Parrots
An overview of problems affecting eggs, chciks and breeding adult birds
> Deaths in Parakeets and Cockatoos Caused by Adult Ticks
> Hypocalcaemia
Lack of calcium - a common and potentially serious problem in parrots
> Hypovitaminosis-A
Insufficient vitamin A, resulting in multiple problems, affecting upper respiratory system and kidneys
> Zinc and its Danger to Parrots
> Psittacosis
'Parrot Fever' - a disease that can affect both birds and humans