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Recognizing Signs of Illness in Birds

WEBKeywords: anorexia, droppings, dyspnea, feather, nasal discharge, regurgitation, weakness. Signs of illness in birds are often quite subtle until disease is …

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Parrotlet Personality, Food & Care – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

WEBThe Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) and the green-rumped parrotlet (orpus passerinus) are the two species most commonly available as pets, either from pet stores, avian …

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Pigeon Disease Primer

WEBThe “Pigeon Disease Primer” explores important differential diagnoses for common clinical problems observed in pigeons and doves. Although the clinical …

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Basic Information Sheet: Chinchilla

WEBThe chinchilla is a small mammal native to South America. Originally found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, chinchillas were hunted and trapped …

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Healthy Gut, Healthier Bird – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

WEBThe Gut Microbiome: It’s Role in Health. In the mid-2000s, Dr. Sokol, a gastroenterologist for humans at St. Antoine hospital in Paris, did a comparative DNA …

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atherosclerosis in Birds

WEBAtherosclerosis is now believed to be due to prolonged chronic inflammation rather than solely too much dietary cholesterol and/or fat. Omega-3 fatty acids are less …

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Lafeber Company – Two Generations of Veterinarians Caring

WEBCaring and working for the health of animals. Lafeber Company was built by a father-son team of veterinarians with a shared love of animals and a special passion for birds. Our …

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About LafeberVet

WEBAbout LafeberVet - LafeberVet. LafeberVet is an ever-growing online library of exotic animal medicine videos, articles, educational resources, and much more. Provided by Lafeber …

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Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

WEBDr. Laurie Hess is a board-certified avian specialist and owner of Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Bedford Hills, New York. Dr. Hess received her DVM from Tufts University …

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Basic Information Sheet: Eclectus Parrot

WEBHusbandry. Many texts suggest a minimum cage size of 24 x 36 x 48 in (61 x 91 x 122 cm), however Eclectus parrots need plenty of room to play and climb so bigger …

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LafeberVet: for exotic animal veterinary medicine professionals

WEBRev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner is a wildlife veterinarian, Unitarian Universalist minister, and Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication with over 37 years as a conservationist …

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Zebra Finch Personality, Food & Care – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

WEBLifespan. Up to 10 years. Sounds. Chatterer. Interaction. Hands off. Male zebra finches have red bills; female zebra finches have orange bills. Male zebra finches also have …

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Balanced Omega Fatty Acids: Why Do Birds Need Them

WEBFatty acids are the building blocks for fats and oils in the body. All animals, including birds, need them. Recent research has shown that balanced omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in the …

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Basic Information Sheet: Virginia Opossum

WEBThe Virginia opossum is the only marsupial native to North America. This New World species is correctly called an “opossum” as opposed to the Old World “possum”. …

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Red-Factor Canary Personality, Food & Care

WEBThe red-factor canary is an example of a color-bred canary, or a canary that is bred and prized for its color, rather than its song. These birds’ body-types appear to be just like …

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Conure Personality, Food & Care – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

WEBmedium, small. Lifespan. Up to 20 years. Sounds. Vocal communicator. Interaction. Highly social. The popular conure genus “ Aratinga” means “little macaw” in Latin. There are …

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Cockatiel Personality, Food & Care – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

WEBCockatiels are members of the cockatoo family. In their native Australia, cockatiels are also referred to as weiros as well as quarrians. Lutino mutation cockatiels can develop a bald …

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Exotic Animal Medicine

WEBElizabeth Marie Rush, DVM, DACZM. Marie Rush has been a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine since 2013. Since 2015, she has worked in telemedicine …

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Sedation and Pain Management of Exotic Companion …

WEB3 Register today and visit LafeberVet for a more detailed abstract and outline. * This program 776-44435 is approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards …

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What Is a Geriatric Parrot

WEBDifferent species have different life spans, but geriatric parrots are those that are showing physiological signs characteristic of aging. It is up to us to provide the best …

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Critical Care Techniques for Avian Wildlife Emergencies

WEBDr. Heather Barron will present this live, interactive, webinar on avian critical care. The goal of wildlife medicine is always eventual release and therefore triage of avian wildlife

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