Avian Care

Birds make wonderful, fascinating companions—but they do require consistent care to keep them happy and healthy. 

Avian Exams

The single most important thing you can do to maintain your avian friend’s health is to make sure you keep up with regular veterinary exams. Birds are particularly good at hiding signs of illness or injury, Don’t let them fool you! While twice per year is optimal, at minimum they should see the veterinarian annually to:

• check body condition and weight
• inspect skin and feathering
• examine eyes, ears, nose, and throat
• palpate the abdomen
• listen to heart, lungs, and air sacs
• discuss diet and socialization
• test alertness

Recommendations

We may also recommend routine testing for parasites, inflammation, bacterial infections, anemia, nutritional health, immune system function and disease.

Don’t Hesitate

Birds are fragile and their health delicate; they tend to hide symptoms from us as an instinctual defense mechanism. The fact is, if you think something might be wrong with your bird, chances are you’re right and an examination today could allow us to prevent a problem tomorrow. You should never miss an opportunity to have your bird examined.

Avian Care Services In Templeton, CA

Don’t wait if you have questions about caring for your bird or need to Make An Appointment with Dr. Edsall. Call us at (805) 369-2222.