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Just Ask the Expert: What to do about a biting bird

August 26, 2009

Q: A client told me that when he holds his pet bird in his hand and it bites, he corrects the bird by flinging it off his hand and onto the floor. What should I advise this client as far as this method of correcting the bird?

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How I treat psittacine egg binding and chronic laying (Proceedings)

August 1, 2009

Egg binding is defined as failure of an egg to pass through the oviduct at a normal rate.

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Avian respiratory and thoracic surgery (Proceedings)

August 1, 2009

The respiratory system of birds is significantly different, both physiologically and anatomically, from that of mammals.

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Avian GI and reproductive surgery (Proceedings)

August 1, 2009

A simple ventral midline celiotomy provides limited exposure to most abdominal organs in birds.

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Seizures in exotic pets (Proceedings)

August 1, 2009

When presented with a seizuring dog or cat, the steps to take are familiar to most veterinarians. However, with a non-traditional species, even knowing where and how to administer treatments presents a challenge, as well as what might be common etiologies.

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Avian cloacal prolapses (Proceedings)

August 1, 2009

Prolapses from the cloaca can be a serious and often life-threatening condition in birds.

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Poultry feed voluntarily recalled

April 27, 2009

St. Paul, Minn. -- A poultry feed typically used by small flock owners has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.

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New feed rule effective Monday

April 23, 2009

The so-called BSE rule will go into effect Monday, but those affected get 6 months to comply.

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HSUS wants food-animal housing changes in Ohio

April 16, 2009

Columbus, Ohio -- The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is targeting Ohio's farming practices in an effort to change housing requirements for farm animals.

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