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Learn some tips about bringing your new pet bird home for the first time. Find out what supplies and actions will help her feel most at home.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Egg binding & dystocia are serious health threats in birds, especially in canaries and finches. Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions on PetCoach.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Parrots and other birds use body language to communicate contentment, excitement, greetings, anger, distress warnings, illness, and territorial defense.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Search Petco for information about metabolic bone disease, which is fairly common in many reptiles. Use our tips to help keep your reptile comfortable.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Dropsy, Swim Bladder Disorder & Popeye are common illnesses in aquarium fish. Learn more about spotting the signs and treatment of these diseases.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Blueberrry. Supplying supplemental heat at 80-85 F can give some support but is not a cure. A veterinary emergency clinic is recommended to provide subcutaneous fluids, start antibiotics. Removed perches and provide a soft towel on the bottom of the cage for comfort. Offer water via a small syringe. Possibilities include infections, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), ingested or inhaled toxins. Once again, a veterinary visit on emergency is recommended. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
A good quality commercial pelleted diet such as Harrison's, Lafeber, KayTee Exact or Pretty Bird can provide complete nutrition. You can supplement with small amounts of a fortified seed mix as well as a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Cody. Liver disease is a common cause of overgrown beaks, an often has a high fat diet as the cause. Blood work to test liver function is recommended to diagnose. A liver biopsy might be needed for a confirmed diagnosis for causation. Dietary change to a low fat diet is an important component for treatment, but medications might be needed also, and need to be prescribed by your veterinarian. Head support in the 80-85 F range can give some aid. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Tucker. It is agreed, he does appears sick. Contacting the seller or seeing a veterinarian TODAY is recommended. Once birds show they are sick, they are fairly advanced. Removing perches, providing supplemental heat, offering food an dater via a syringe, can give some comfort, but is not in exchange for veterinary care. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Kiki. Did the veterinary perform any diagnostics tests such as blood work or radiographs? Age can prevent flying as the bones become weaker or muscle atrophy. Determining the cause of the weakness might provide an avenue of treatment. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025