Diseases & Warnings
Links to articles and websites with information that could affect the health of your bird.
911 Parrot Alert  [offsite link]
An international initiative dedicated to helping reunite LOST or STOLEN parrots with their families. Association of Avian Veterinarians [offsite link]
Among other information you will find at this site, is a listing of veterinarians who belong to the Association of Avian Veterinarians. Avian Biotech [offsite link]
A comprehensive listing of avian diseases with descriptions. Avian Influenza or Bird Flu and Pet Birds
There has been a lot of talk and misunderstandings circulating about the dangers of Bird Flu. Bird Proof Your Home
Please take the time to make sure that your home is safe for your bird. Bird proofing takes some time and thought, but will be worth it by keeping your feathered friend safe. Birds & Other Birds
With all the different types & colours of birds available, is it possible to keep different types together? Birds & Other Pets
Many people have more than one type of pet - but is it safe for your bird? Does Your Pet Bird Need Grit?
Some people still think grit is necessary in their bird´s diet, but others say it can actually cause problems and should definitely not be used. EMERGENCY - Egg Binding
If your bird is eggbound, you have an emergency situation on your hands. How you react can mean the life or death of your bird. Emergency Travel Kit for Your Bird
In case of an emergency, when you absolutely have to be out of your home without much notice, will you be prepared to move your bird or birds? Feather Plucking or Mutilation
Feather plucking or mutilation are two completely different problems – but both of these problems cause tremendous frustration for owners of birds that do this to themselves. Gillian´s Help Desk [offsite link]
Gillian Willis is a pharmacist and toxicologist. She is considered an "expert" in matters of poisoning and toxic substances. Household Dangers
Now that you have a bird in your home, you must be aware of several dangers that exist for your new pet. Hurricane Katrina – Pet Bird Rescue Continues
People who live outside the area hit by Hurricane Katrina have resumed their normal lives – but in Baton Rouge, just out side New Orleans, the rescue of birds continues. Hurricane Katrina and Pet Birds
Hurricane Katrina had a devastating effect on the people of New Orleans and the surrounding area. So many of the stories we are hearing are so completely heartbreaking that we can hardly stand it. Some people are in the middle of things working tirelessly to help make the situation better, one ste Immediate Veterinary Treatment Required
Can you get immediate veterinary care in your area for your bird if required? When a bird related emergency happened in my city, we found out that our birds do not have this service after normal clinic hours. Parrot Parrot Health Alerts [offsite link]
A comprehensive list of alerts giving individual incidents. PBFD – Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease
Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease or PBFD is one of the diseases that can be passed from bird to bird and is a good reason to quarantine any new bird that comes into your household. Planned Parrothood [offsite link]
This page at Planned Parrothood (I love the name :) ) has a comprehensive list of safe branches, safe plants, toxic plants & household toxins. Preventing Lost Birds
By guest author Donna Powell - More birds are lost during the spring and summer months. Here are probably the three most common reasons and suggestions for prevention: Quarantining New Birds
If you have one (or more) bird(s) and add another, should you quarantine your new bird? Replies to Birds & Other Pets
The Article Birds & Other Pets has brought in some response. Here are some of the comments I received Scented Candles Kill Pet Birds [offsite link]
A warning about using scented candles in your home if you have birds as pets. So – You Want a Bird
Things to consider before coming home wth your new pet bird. Understanding Common Household Dangers for your Bird [offsite link]
From the writers of Dummies.com, a straightforward and easy to understand article about common household dangers. Winged Wisdom article - Hazards & Care of your Bird [offsite link]
An excellent article detailing hazards such as teflon and providing links to information on several other household poisons. The home page of Winged Wisdom has numerous other informative articles for you to check out. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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