Avian

Birds require specific care and experienced handling, as stress-free as possible. They are very effective at hiding illness or injury and should be presented for veterinary assessment at the first signs of a problem, such as changes in demeanour, posture, faecal consistency or activity levels.

Regular health checks are important to maintain beak, feather and nail health, assess body condition, and obtain husbandry/nutritional advice. When required we work closely with avian specialist Dr Bob Doneley from the University of Queensland Veterinary Medical Centre.

Our services for birds include:

• Regular health examinations

• Microchipping

• Beak and nail trimming

• Surgery for minor procedures

• Parasite control

• Nutrition and enclosure enrichment advice

• Pathology – faecal analysis, beak and feather disease testing

• DNA sexing

• Diagnostic imaging – x-ray, ultrasound

• Hospitalisation

• Emergency care

• Referral