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Benefits and Limitations of Milk Thistle as a Nutritional Supplement for Birds »
Desi Milpacher
Discover the research behind this promising nutritional remedy for birds.

Collibacilosis – A Preventable Illness »
World Parrot Trust
The bacterium Escherichia coli is examined, revealing its sometimes dangerous effects in people and parrots.

Common Household Poisons »
compiled by Paradise Park
Research the common household products that can harm your parrot.

Dangers of Stunting in Handfed Psittacines »
EB Cravens
The accepted practice of handfeeding parrot chicks in order to make them into social house pets has a sobering down side to it.

Dealing with Feather Picking »
EB Cravens
Recognizing the signs of destructive feather picking, and suggestions for handling it.

Focus on Catching and Transporting of Parrots »
EB Cravens
Preparation for catching and transporting psittacines takes only a little foresight and planning to anticipate and meet all the birds' needs.

Frequently Occurring Pet Bird Accidents and how to Evade One »
EB Cravens
Unexpected and sudden accidents are a major cause of avian loss in household pets.

How do I know if my parrot is sick? »
Dr.Brenna Fitzgerald, DVM
Avian health care basics for looking after your birds.

Infectious Disease Risks to Parrot Aviculture and Reintroduction »
AG.Greenwood MA, VetMB, MlBiol, MRCVS
A complete review of major disease risks for parrots in captivity. (Please note: this article was first published in 1992 and some information may be out of date

Investigation of Bone Deformities in Grey Parrots »
Rosemary Low
A vet in the UK delves into the incidence of juvenile osteodystrophy in hand-reared grey parrots.

Keeping Up Care for Pets in Troubled Financial Times  »
Desi Milpacher
During economic downturns family pets can be unintentionally forgotten, and care can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent the littlest ones from falling through the cracks.

Minerals and Grit: of Vital Importance »
Rosemary Low
A look into the reasons why grit should stay an option for captive birds.

Psittacosis: A Serious Illness in Parrots and Humans »
World Parrot Trust
Information about this serious illness and what you can do to prevent it.

Salmonellosis -- A Hidden Danger»
World Parrot Trust
Find out how you can prevent this serious infection from affecting your avian and human families.

Toenail Tips for Parrot Keepers »
EB Cravens
The question of how and when to clip a captive hookbill's toenails pose a particular dilemma for the natural birdkeeper.

Views on Mineral Grit for Parrots »
EB Cravens
A compelling look at the many purposes grit serves in the avian diet.

Views on Pelleted Food Diets »
EB Cravens
Why relying on pelleted foods alone will not sustain your parrot's health.

Zoonotic Diseases in Pet Birds »
World Parrot Trust
An important list of diseases you and your parrot can catch.  

Web Links

Health / Veterinary

AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians) - International Listings
http://aav.org/vet-lookup/

Avian Veterinarians List - Australia
http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup/locate-vet2.php?query_field=country&search_string=Australia

Avian Veterinarians List - Canada
http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup/locate-vet2.php?query_field=country&search_string=Canada

Avian Veterinarians List - United Kingdom
http://www.parrotpassionsuk.com/Advice/Uk_Avian_Vets.htm

GILLIAN WILLIS - TOXICOLOGY
http://www.exoticbird.com/gillian

Nutrition

BREEDERS BLEND - BIRD FOOD & NUTRITION
http://www.breedersblend.com

 

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