Pet Loss Prevention - The Importance of Good Bird Health
Anyone that has ever owned a bird for an extended period of time realizes how important it is to be actively involved in promoting good avian health.
Even newcomers learn quickly that there is a great deal of information to learn when it comes to properly caring for a bird.
There are a number of ways you can be prepared to take good care of your bird to try to avoid premature pet loss.
The first priority to ensure good bird health is the find a reputable avian doctor.
This type of veterinarian should specialize in birds and understand fully the range of diseases and ailments they are susceptible to having.
Ask for recommendations from other bird owners and schedule consultations/interviews with several doctors before deciding on one.
A good avian doctor will listen carefully to any and all concerns regarding your bird and take the time to get to know your pet.
They will consider your input and guide you in the right direction when it comes to caring for your bird.
Next, it's important to do some research on bird health and some of the potential ailments and parasites you may have to contend with at some point.
Common avian parasites include roundworms, mites and some fungus varieties.
Exotic birds need to be cared for differently than do domestic birds and each bird comes with its own set of genetic issues.
This is why it is so important to do thorough research on the type of bird you have as well as present a variety of questions for the breeder or person that provided the bird to you.
Understanding the bird's past as well as the medical history of its parents is the best way to plan for potential health problems for your pet bird.
According to Pet Bird Magazine, there are a number of common feather and skin ailments that affect birds of all varieties, including feather cysts, balding, mites and behavioral feather picking, which is common since birds tend to be emotional creatures.
If you suspect your bird might have one of these issues, do some research and make an appointment with your avian doctor to discuss possible treatments and/or pattern changes.
Maintaining good bird health is a lifelong commitment.
Birds tend to live as long - and sometimes longer - than human beings, when they are taken care of properly.
You must have a plan in place for how to care for your bird, including designating another person to participate in the health care of your bird in the event that something happens to you.
Even newcomers learn quickly that there is a great deal of information to learn when it comes to properly caring for a bird.
There are a number of ways you can be prepared to take good care of your bird to try to avoid premature pet loss.
The first priority to ensure good bird health is the find a reputable avian doctor.
This type of veterinarian should specialize in birds and understand fully the range of diseases and ailments they are susceptible to having.
Ask for recommendations from other bird owners and schedule consultations/interviews with several doctors before deciding on one.
A good avian doctor will listen carefully to any and all concerns regarding your bird and take the time to get to know your pet.
They will consider your input and guide you in the right direction when it comes to caring for your bird.
Next, it's important to do some research on bird health and some of the potential ailments and parasites you may have to contend with at some point.
Common avian parasites include roundworms, mites and some fungus varieties.
Exotic birds need to be cared for differently than do domestic birds and each bird comes with its own set of genetic issues.
This is why it is so important to do thorough research on the type of bird you have as well as present a variety of questions for the breeder or person that provided the bird to you.
Understanding the bird's past as well as the medical history of its parents is the best way to plan for potential health problems for your pet bird.
According to Pet Bird Magazine, there are a number of common feather and skin ailments that affect birds of all varieties, including feather cysts, balding, mites and behavioral feather picking, which is common since birds tend to be emotional creatures.
If you suspect your bird might have one of these issues, do some research and make an appointment with your avian doctor to discuss possible treatments and/or pattern changes.
Maintaining good bird health is a lifelong commitment.
Birds tend to live as long - and sometimes longer - than human beings, when they are taken care of properly.
You must have a plan in place for how to care for your bird, including designating another person to participate in the health care of your bird in the event that something happens to you.
