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Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

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Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides. Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care. No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication. Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.

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2009-11-21 Green Cheek Conure behavior changes:

Oh no kidding - I originally lived in a small town just outside of Saratoga and before Lk. George. It's good to know this vet has more than casual experience. Still, just like not all vets are aware

2009-11-21 Green Cheek Conure behavior changes:

There are a couple of things that keep popping up in your description of your vet's comments that lead me to ask this: Is the vet an actual "Avian" vet ? Does the vet see at least 50% of his practice

2009-11-20 Green Cheek Conure behavior changes:

Don't you wish the vet found something? It's so much easier to have a problem diagnosed - a medication regimen given and recovery in a week to ten days. Well, let's see what we can do for your little

2009-11-20 Alexandrine 6 weeks old bites:

Don't worry about so many questions. I'd rather you ask right away than have things progress and end up terrible misunderstandings between you and your companion. It's far easier to prevent a problem

2009-11-19 Female Congo African Grey laying egg:

Leaving the egg(s) is the right answer. Feel free to print this out and share it with that vet so they get the right information out there instead of perpetuating misinformation. When a bird

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