Exotic Animal Medicine

Before trimming a bird's wings, make sure the owner understands the procedure.

Avian medicine in the United States and abroad tends to be more focused on crisis and intervention than on preventive care and wellness. Therefore, in this article I discuss some of the basic considerations of emergency medical care in pet birds.

Pet fish are one of the most numerous companion animals in U.S. households, yet few fish owners consult veterinarians about fish disease partly because historically veterinarians have declined to offer them assistance. Yet all veterinarians are trained in pathology, diagnostics, animal husbandry, and pharmacology, so who better to apply the principles of these disciplines to pet fish.

Many researchers and health officials are concerned about the potential for an influenza pandemic caused by avian influenza virus.

Because evidence points to surgical neutering as an important risk factor for hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, we reviewed the literature to find current and possible future alternatives to surgically neutering ferrets.

Four cockatiel fledglings from two clutches owned by the same breeder were reported to have developed temporomandibular rigidity at about 5 weeks of age.

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from propionic acid, ibuprofen has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects.

Animal rights group uses findings to challenge Farm Bill amendment; bill passes despite organization's efforts; 'absolutely no science behind decision'

Washington-The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has released a report that advises against keeping reptiles as pets.