Preventive Health Care for Pet Birds: The Essentials for a Healthy Bird

Author: Dr. Greg Burkett
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457569337
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Birds are one of America’s most popular pets. Whether you own a pet bird or plan to own one, PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR PET BIRDS will provide you with the essential information you need to be the best bird owner possible. This helpful reference guide provides information on: • Which diets are the best • How to choose the right cage for your bird • How to furnish and set up the cage so that your bird is comfortable • How to keep the cage clean • The importance of water bottles • What foraging is and why it is important to your bird • The benefits of full-spectrum lighting to keep your bird healthy PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR PET BIRDS also discusses the importance of regular veterinary care and how best to prevent illness and disease in your companion pet bird. You will learn how to recognize the subtle signs of a sick bird, how to assemble a first aid kit, and how to prepare for emergencies such as animal attacks, broken blood feathers, egg binding, and poisoning.

Pet bird diseases and care

Author: Indranil Samanta
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789811036736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book provides fundamental information on pet birds, menaces, and advances made in the diagnosis and treatment of menaces. It is the only book covering all species of pet birds, menaces and their individual management. The handful of related books available worldwide are largely outdated and focus on a single species or breed of pet bird. The book encompasses the history of bird keeping, common breeds of birds, their nutritional requirements, list of zoonotic diseases transmitted by birds and guideline for their prevention. It covers infectious, non-infectious clinical and metabolic diseases, and toxicity in detail with a special focus on the history of diseases, etiology, affected hosts, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment. Separate chapters detail relevant diagnostic techniques, management and care practices, including updated information. The book offers an invaluable guide for students and teachers in the field of (avian) veterinary medicine, scientists/research scholars working in related fields, and avian medicine practitioners, as well as all those progressive bird owners who want to know the basics of their care and management.

Birds For Dummies

Author: Gina Spadafori
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118069145
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 377

Book Description
"Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Birds For Dummies

Author: Brian L. Speer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119643228
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 426

Book Description
Your one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged. Benefit from a full-color guide to pet birds Choose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess Bond with your winged pet If you’re ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.

Preventative Health Care for Pet Birds

Author: Greg Burkett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781647041458
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Birds are one of America's most popular pets. Whether you own a pet bird or plan to own one, Preventative Health Care for Pet Birds will provide you with the essential information you need to be the best bird owner possible. This helpful reference guide provides information on: Which diets are the best How to choose the right cage for your bird How to furnish and set up the cage so that your bird is comfortable How to keep the cage clean The importance of water bottles What foraging is and why it is important to your bird The benefits of full-spectrum lighting to keep your bird healthy Preventative Health Care for Pet Birds also discusses the importances of regular veterinary care and how best to prevent illness and disease in your companion pet bird. You will learn how to recognize the subtle signs of a sick bird, how to assemble a first aid kit, and how to prepare for emergencies such as animal attacks, broken blood feathers, egg binding, and poisoning. Dr. Greg Burkett is a Board Certified in Avian Practice with years of avian veterinary experience and he guides you through the basics of pet bird care and maintenance, and allows you to keep your own feathered friend happy and healthy for years to come.

A Complete Guide to Keeping Pet Birds

Author: Hseham Amrahs
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
The creation of this guide would not have been possible without acknowledging the expertise of seasoned avian veterinarians, ornithologists, and passionate bird owners who graciously shared their knowledge. Their invaluable contributions have enhanced the depth and accuracy of the information presented here. Each chapter of "A Complete Guide to Keeping Pet Birds" is a carefully woven narrative, unveiling a different facet of avian life. From the evolutionary roots of bird behavior to the intricacies of communication, nesting habits, and the importance of environmental enrichment, our exploration is as diverse as the avian kingdom itself. Embedded within the chapters are real-life case studies—stories of bird owners who have faced challenges, sought solutions, and, most importantly, celebrated the joys of avian companionship. These stories offer a glimpse into the varied experiences of bird ownership, illustrating the adaptability and resilience of both birds and their human caregivers.

Herd/Flock Health and Medicine for the Exotic Animal Practitioner, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Shangzhe Xie
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323796214
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Shangzhe Xie, is focused on Herd/Flock Health and Medicine for the Exotic Animal Practitioner. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Jörg Mayer. Article topics include: Principles of herd/flock health and medicine; Therapeutics in herd/flock medicine; Managing the health of captive flocks of birds; Managing disease outbreaks in captive flocks of birds; Managing the health of captive herds of exotic companion mammals; Managing disease outbreaks in captive herds of exotic companion mammals; Managing the health of captive groups of reptiles and amphibians; Prevention is Better Than Cure: an Overview of Disease Outbreak Management in Herptiles; Reproduction management of herds/flocks of exotic animals; and Disease prevention programs in herds/flocks of exotic animals

Birds Off the Perch

Author: Larry Lachman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416584692
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? Birds off the Perch proves that rewarding good behavior is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment. This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist, a companion parrot consultant and a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques" -- such as learning to respect the bird's boundaries and viewing sibling rivalry in a broad, environmental context -- to help you change the mischievous behavior of domesticated birds, including: • Biting or aggression • Screaming • Sibling/bird rivalry • Jealousy toward its human flock members, and • Feather plucking With additional chapters on choosing the right species for your family, breeding behavior and the appropriate medical care for your bird, Birds off the Perch is the only guide you'll need to keep your pet birds healthy and happy.

Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine

Author: Marie Kubiak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111938995X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 524

Book Description
Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

Pediatrics of Common and Uncommon Species, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

Author: Kristine Kuchinski Broome
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 1455744468
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
The busy exotic animal practitioner will find this unique issue packed with useful, practical information on the exotic animal pediatrics. The majority of the issue will cover anesthesia, nutrition, chiropracty, and pediatrics in psittacines, reptiles, fish, exotic hoofstock and small mammals.