Browsing: Birds

With summer temperatures approaching, water is especially essential to your pet’s health. Hydration is needed to regulate internal body temperatures, waste filtration, and processing nutrients through…

Breeding parakeets can be a rewarding journey, filled with fascinating behaviors and the joy of nurturing new life. If you’re curious about how parakeets mate and…

Have You Heard About Lead Toxicity? Exposure to lead and other heavy metals can affect multiple body systems in humans and non-human animals. Signs of exposure…

Few of the exotic pet species that we see at The Veterinary Center require vaccinations, but ferrets are one of them. Ferrets are susceptible to rabies…

People are sometimes surprised by this question but, like other reptiles, turtles DO shed! While snakes regularly shed their entire skin in one piece, and lizards…

By Dr. Laurie Hess When cold weather comes, especially in areas that experience significant climate changes as the seasons change, there are some steps all reptile…

Parakeets are like colorful little comedians. They have bright feathers and are always happy. People love having them as pets. They do funny things every day.…

An aviary of finches is one of the most visually rewarding displays in aviculture. This guide covers compatible species, aviary setup, seed versus live food, and…

The Indian Ringneck is native to the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka (with the African subspecies found across sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile Valley). In its…

Budgies, commonly referred to as parakeets, are charming and intelligent birds that have captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we’ll delve into…