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Topic: Finding an avian vet

	Nce Exam
		An avian veterinarian will weigh the bird, look at the birds feathers, ears, nares, and eyes for signs of illness, and probably also take a gram's stain.
		An avian veterinarian may see symptoms of illness that are not observable to the untrained eye.
		In medicine, a gastroscopic exam is an endoscopic exam of the esophagus and stomach using a thin, lighted tube called a gastroscope, which is passed through the mouth and esophagus to the stomach.
	www.breadlike.com /pages7/57/nce-exam.html (424 words)

	FAQ - Finding a Vet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		We hope that within another few years, vet schools will begin to understand rabbits well enough so that vets can be properly trained before they run across a rabbit in their practice.
		When you find a vet who is honest enough to refer you to someone else, be sure to refer people to him/her and if you have cats or dogs, give him that business.
		Vets across the country who spay/neuter rabbits for the HRS have lost on average less than 1/2 of 1%.
	www.psg.lcs.mit.edu /~carl/paige/FAQs/vet-faq.html (699 words)

	Basic Bird Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Finding an avian vet in your area can be difficult.
		My perfect vet would be available 24 hours a day, would charge me really low rates that I could pay in installments, and would be right around the corner from my house.
		Birds are bought from the avian equivalent of a "puppy mill".
	wabirds.freeservers.com /custom2.html (854 words)

	Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Selecting An Avian Vet for pet parrots and exotic birds
		Some non-avian veterinarians will agree to consult with your regular avian vet by phone in an emergency and will also be happy to work with you and learn some basic avian medicine.
		Find out the fees for one or two standard procedures in your local area and ask the vet what his fees are for these procedures.
		A list of the 59 ABVP Certified Avian Vets in the world can be found in the article "Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Certified in Avian Practice" at http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/abvpvets.htm.
	www.birdsnways.com /wisdom/ww20eii.htm (1395 words)

	Avian Polyomavirus: My Thoughts P.9
		Proc Assoc Avian Vet, Tampa, 1996, pp 291-298.
		Proc Assoc Avian Vet, Reno, 1997, pp 199-207.
		Proc Assoc Avian Vet, Reno, 1997, pp 237-245.
	www.plannedparrothood.com /articles/polyoma9.html (1049 words)

	Flock Talk eZine Archives, Issue 90
		An experienced avian vet can be hard to find, especially one with some experience working with the smaller birds.
		Many fairly experienced avian veterinarians don't belong to the AAV, but those who do will often tend to know all the avian vets in their locality, and may be happy to recommend one to you.
		An avian vet can check for the presence of these pests, and if you suspect that your bird may have them, it is always wise to check that they are actually present before initiating a treatment.
	www.robirda.com /flock90.html (2657 words)

	Vet Q&A - Bird Crazy.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		We took her to the vet about a month ago, and the vet said that she was perfectly healthy.
		Finding out which of the causative agents that are causing the liver problems in your bird can be a very difficult problem, however.
		I have an umbrella cockatoo and good avian vets are hard to come by on this side of the country.
	www.birdcrazy.com /OLD/newsite/vetinfo/vetanswers.html (11465 words)

	The Oasis Sanctuary, LTD - Finding an Avian Vet
		If the vet gets annoyed or frustrated with your desire to understand as much as possible, s/he is NOT a good vet, and you can tell 'em I said so.
		Finding an avian vet the "right" way is a time-consuming process.
		Also, on that first visit, ask the vet personally for an emergency phone number, like a pager, cellular phone, etc. Then post that # in a safe place where you (or anybody in the family) can easily locate it even in a panic state.
	www.the-oasis.org /articles/avianvet.php (667 words)

	Sam's visit to the Vet - PetLovers.Com
		The vet said that he is probably nervous and scared from all the changes, it will take some time and he should be a wonderful pet.
		The vet took x-rays and found two BB pellets, one in its neck and one in its wing, but there were no fresh flesh wounds so the pellets have been in the bird for awhile...
		My vet doesn't usually have to use gas on birds for the regular tests, trimmings, etc, but if they are extremely stressed she will.
	forums.petlovers.com /vb/showthread.php?t=1924 (1577 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		An occasional nut is fine, but be careful as nuts are very fatty and peanuts which are moldy can give a bird aspergilliosis.
		An OR of 2.0 for a group of patients means that people in that group are two times as likely to have been exposed to birdkeeping as controls.
		The finding in the two papers in this issue of an association with intake of vitamin A also highlights the potential value of investigating dietary intervention in the prevention of lung cancer.
	netvet.wustl.edu /species/BIRDS/BIRDS.TXT (10445 words)

	Avian Medicine Natural, Herbal Bird Vet Health Products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		I also took my mini macaw to the vet for a check up (she was a new purchase) and the vet told me she had a major respiratory infection and she needed to start these long treatments, well I'm sure you know what I'm going to tell you.
		The vet called me one day to see what I was going to do about treatment for Sally and I told him she was fine and told him how I did it, needless to say he wasn't very interested in what I had to say.
		My avian vet was away for a few days, so I immediately started her on Systemajuv and Sinus Supplement (thinking that perhaps her sinuses were involved as she was shaking her head) both in her water and orally.
	www.petmedicinechest.com /avian/casestudies.asp (10621 words)

	Parrots - Avian Vets Recommended - Judy Leach's Parrots - macaws, cockatoos, and african greys
		This page has been created to assist parrot owners in finding an avian vet in their area.
		Vets are listed alphabetically by state, and city within state.
		If you have an avian vet that you trust, and would recommend to others, send the name of the vet, the clinic they work out of, and the address and phone number of the clinic so that he/she may be added to this list.
	www.petparrot.com /AvianVets.htm (176 words)

	Vet Tech
		Now it turns out that I don't need to as the wonderful vet at "Pet Peeves: Life in an Animal ER" has done a quite thorough explanation of what euthanasia is and what a veterinarian truly strives for when the choice has been made in her blog entry A Good Death.
		The vet suspects it was a territorial battle that she was very lucky to have survived.
		In the early 20th century, the 2-year-old child of an army officer was rumored to have died from eating a leaf of the plant; thus the legend of the deadly poinsettia originated.
	vettechs.blogspot.com (11974 words)

	ASK THE VET (Avian Polyoma Virus/Part II)
		Increases in reproductive hormones -- estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone -- are thought to have an effect on the immune system and may be responsible for the activation, multiplication and shedding of the virus.
		Postmortem detection of polyoma is based upon finding viral intranuclear inclusion bodies in the liver, kidney, spleen, heart and feather follicles.
		This means that a bird could have a negative antibody titer and still shed the virus, or a positive antibody titer and not shed virus.
	www.theaviary.com /s1295-58.shtml (516 words)

	Avian vet links/Important phone numbers - Tailfeathers Bird Community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		How to find an avian vet near you:
		(Vets are available to help 24-hours a day, but you are charged a fee for the call)
		I'm having a really hard timg finding an avian vet in Newfoundland.
	www.tailfeathersnetwork.com /community/showthread.php?t=4942 (108 words)

	FAQ: How to Find a Good Rabbit Vet
		We hope that within another few years, veterinarian schools will begin to understand rabbits well enough so that veterinarians can be properly trained before they run across a rabbit in their practice.
		When you find a veterinarian who is honest enough to refer you to someone else, be sure to refer people to him/her and if you have cats or dogs, give him that business.
		Leave both your work and home phone number and specific times that the veterinarian can get hold of you (and be there) or ask what would be a good time for you to call back (when the veterinarian is between appointments).
	www.rabbit.org /faq/sections/vet.html (773 words)

	gregrichdvm.com
		Obesity is a common finding in amazon parrots, pionus parrots, cockatiels and quaker parrots fed food from the table with added vegetable oil or butter.
		The use of an aquarium light fixture with a UV light (CRI 90-98) is of utmost importance.
		Technically,MBD, is an imbalance of the Calcium / Phosphorus ratio in the blood.
	www.gregrichdvm.com /services.html (5388 words)

	HELP Please - QuakerParrots.com Forum
		I would also suggest finding an avian vet (or at qualified breeder) who could do the next nail trim and wing clip.
		Do begin searching for an avian vet as they are sometimes hard to locate.
		You will find a well of information that will be invaluable to the proper care of your quaker.
	www.quakerparrots.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=239 (1534 words)

	Exotic Bird Rescue Online!
		Pet birds are welcome on the 3rd and 4th class dates with proof of psitt-free test within the last 6 months, and a health “pass” from the vet.
		At this time classes are held at a pet store on Thursday evenings, and a vet’s office on Saturday afternoons.
		We are checking out two other vets in different areas of town so people on the east side of Tucson have a chance.
	www.avianrescue.org /bc-az.html (165 words)

	Finch Aviary - Care - Dealing with Illness
		Here is an article from Rob Salem's Java Finch Pages with detailed pictures about how to build a hospital cage.
		They have either made enough visits to a veterinarian to be able to identify the illnesses and the corresponding treatment, or they have tackled it by trial and error (the error being the tragic part).
		I've never seen any forum participants claim to be a veterinarian (and if one did, you still have to be sceptical) and the advice you receive is therefore usually from a given person's limited experience and not from a sound medical perspective.
	www.finchaviary.com /Maintenance/DealingWithIllness.htm (884 words)

	[No title]
		All will be seen as an attempt to breed the adopted bird for monetary purposes and will disqualify the potential adopter.
		If you rent an apartment in a complex, it is suggested that you consider a smaller parrot, as large birds make loud noise that will irritate many apartment dwellers.
		Even though an adoption is approved, the contract can be made null and void by either the adopter or the director if all is not going well, or the safety of the bird is in question.
	www.freewebs.com /thetikiroom/adopt.htm (2463 words)

	Bird Care and Behavior: choosing an avian vet
		If your avian veterinarian is board certified, the initials after her name will read DVM, ABVP or VMD, ABVP.
		That means the veterinarian has passed tests that qualify her specifically as an avian veterinarian.
		Here are 10 things to find out about your new avian vet.
	home.ivillage.com /pets/birdssmallpets/0,,3483,00.html (264 words)

	Diana Parrots - Equisite Macaw and Cockatoo - Home
		Buyer is encouraged to have the birds examined by an avian veterinarian of his/her choice within 72 hours.
		If during the 72 hours, the birds are found to have a CONDITION, which affects their health or well-being, then the seller will either replace or refund the price of the parrot.
		Diana Parrots must see a copy of your avian vet finding with the number on the bird(s) leg band in writing.
	www.dianaparrots.com /about.html (376 words)

	sick bird... - QuakerParrots.com Forum
		If he were my bird I wouldn't be able to leave for an hour let alone go on vacation without knowing what was wrong and without doing everything in my power to help him be healthy.
		If your bird is sick, and you cannot afford a trip to the vet, please find it a new home.
		I would suggest calling your vet and explaining the circumstances, they may be able to work with you and your budget.
	www.quakerparrots.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=3048 (803 words)

	Bad Feeling! - Paw-Talk Pets Forum
		Our avian vet tells us that most open-beak breathing is an emergency and needs seen as soon as possible.
		My first original thought was maybe your birdie wasn't a he but a she and possibly was maybe going to lay an egg/or egg binding, but then I saw that both of your birdies were doing that..
		I would definately suggest an avian vet visit.I'm so sorry, I hope everything is ok with your birdies.
	www.paw-talk.net /forums/showthread.php?t=19951 (922 words)

	Pets & Vets Forum - Thailand Forum
		Good vets are hard to find in Thailand.
		Vets being integral to farm life, I figured it would fit there.
		members (especially new) will soon start to find it hard to find their way around, will not know where to post....
	www.thaivisa.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=33352 (785 words)

	CTA-Read me (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		If an apartment dweller, you may want to check with the neighbors first before purchasing a parrot.
		I like my parrot moms and dads to have an appointment with thie vet the day the baby arrives.
		If you are an excitable person and holler and yell, to be sure your bird will pick up on that.
	www.cheepthrillsaviary.com /readme.html (905 words)

	November 1997
		One step in the health recipe is finding an avian vet while your bird is well.
		He also elaborated on those precautions we can take so we don’t have to drive an injured bird to Concord (or wherever your vet is) in the middle of the night or on a Sunday afternoon.
		Some may find it intimidating or confusing, but with some time and persevernce, it is a great source of information unavailable only a few years ago.
	www.boaf.com /bulletin_nov97.htm (1230 words)

	Finch Aviary - Site Map
		What to do if you think your bird is ill (includes resources for finding an avian vet).
		Why it is important to trim the birds nails if they get too long (links to an article on the web on how to clip them).
		An index of the different types of birds residing in our aviary.
	www.finchaviary.com /SiteMap.htm (761 words)

	Help finding an AVIAN VET!! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		We have found two good avian vets in Manhattan, but we need to find a good one in the Jersey City, Hoboken area.
		My birds are still being treated for zinc toxicity and we want to make sure we hav a good vet when we get there in case the treatment needs to continue.
		: My birds are still being treated for zinc toxicity and we want to make sure we hav a good vet when we get there in case the treatment needs to continue.
	www.landofvos.com /wwwboard/messages/969.html (222 words)

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