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Choosing An Avian Vet For Your Pet Bird

In this article we discuss the importance of choosing a good avian vet for your pet bird ...

Once you decide that a pet bird is right for you, you want to locate a vet for your pet bird should it become ill or injured. Birds are very different from cats and dogs and you want to locate a vet that has experience in treating avians. An avian vet can answer questions for you and help you keep your feathered buddy in optimal health.

In some areas where parrots are not popular, you may have to look for a vet for your pet bird. Refer to the yellow pages in your telephone book for avian or exotic vets. You can also contact the Association of Avian Veterinarians for a list of vets near you.

Once you find a vet for your pet bird, you'll want to ask a few questions to ensure you've found the right one for you. Inquire how long the vet has been treating birds and whether they are familiar with your species of bird. Ask if any after-hours service is provided in an emergency or whether there is an emergency 24-hour vet nearby that can help. Of course, you'll want to know about the cost of check ups, emergency services and treatments.

Once you locate a well-qualified vet for you pet bird, you'll want to post the telephone number in a prominent place, put it in your phone book and cell phone or anywhere else you grab numbers when you need them. Don't wait for an emergency and try to locate a number while under stress.

A good vet for your pet bird can save your pet's life should illness occur or the bird become injured. Take the time to find a vet for your pet bird well before that happens. Start deciding on which vet to use right away.

For more information about pet birds, bird training and bird aviaries, see the "resources" section of this website, or go to articles about pet birds.