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Tag Archives: avian
The Great Pellet Exhange for Birds
Do you own a bird that eats a lot of seed? Did you know that studies have shown that unless a bird is eating nearly 2/3 of its diet as formulated bird pellets, it’s not likely meeting its nutritional needs, … Continue reading
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Exotic Pet Wellness Exams Should Occur Annually
If you are an Exotic Pet owner in NY an annual check-up is an essential part of trying to prevent illness from occurring. Just like cats and dogs (and even people), birds and exotic pets should have yearly examinations to … Continue reading
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May is National Allergy Month
Terrific Allergy Free Exotic Pets Achoo! What to do? You want a pet, but you’re allergic. So, what can you do? Get an exotic pet, of course! If you’re allergic, don’t despair. There are still terrific pets available that are … Continue reading
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Taking exotic pets outdoors: precautions & cautions
It’s spring! Time to bring your pets outside to get fresh air and sunshine – But wait! Things to remember before bringing your exotic pet outdoors: – Furry mammals, like rabbits and ferrets, are susceptible to flea and tick infection, … Continue reading
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Parrots, Problems, and the Power of the Positive
It happens every year. Birds scream. People scream back. As the days get longer and temperatures start to climb, the screaming gets worse. Some pet parrots scream all year long, but many scream louder when their hormonal clocks get wound … Continue reading
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Diary of a blue and gold macaw – notes on Hurricane Sandy, by Sarah Inglis, LVT
About two and a half weeks ago, our human mom started acting very concerned. She spoke of a big ” hurricane” coming. I wasn’t concerned initially, because I had no idea what a hurricane was. But, as we watched pictures … Continue reading
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Tips for keeping your exotic pet safe during a power outage
Power outages are never fun, but here are a few tips to help keep your bird or other exotic pet safe: 1. Provide heat! Many birds and reptiles, in particular, need to be kept fairly warm to stay healthy. Most … Continue reading
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