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In-depth guides on medication, health issues, and treatment protocols for exotic pets. Select your pet type below to explore relevant articles.
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African Grey Calcium Deficiency
How to identify calcium deficiency in African Greys and when liquid calcium supplements are necessary for preventing seizures and bone disease.
Read MoreNebulizing an African Grey
Step-by-step guide to treating respiratory infections at home using nebulization therapy with proper medications.
Read MoreAfrican Greys and Gabapentin
What owners need to know about using Gabapentin to treat feather-mutilation pain and self-destructive behaviors.
Read MoreMacaw Joint Care for Seniors
Safe dosages of Meloxicam and other NSAIDs for managing arthritis in large psittacines.
Read MoreCockatiel Night Fright Injuries
Emergency medication protocols for broken wings and shock following night fright episodes.
Read MoreChronic Egg Laying in Cockatiels
Comparing Lupron shots vs. Deslorelin implants for stopping reproductive behavior and preventing egg binding.
Read MoreSafe Pain Meds for 90g Birds
Calculating the tiniest doses of Meloxicam and other pain medications for small cockatiels.
Read MoreBudgie Scaly Face Mites
Why Ivermectin is the only real cure for scaly face mites and how to administer it safely.
Read MoreIodine Deficiency in Budgies
Identifying and treating goiter causing wheezing sounds in parakeets.
Read MoreThe Budgie Bleed Emergency
Emergency steps for stopping bleeding from broken nails or feathers in tiny birds.
Read MoreEgg Withdrawal Period Guide
Complete guide to medications that make eggs unsafe to eat and required withdrawal periods.
Read MoreTreating Sour Crop
Using Monistat (Miconazole) on chickens for fungal crop infections - dosage and safety.
Read MoreManaging Coccidiosis
Why Corid (Amprolium) is the gold standard treatment for coccidiosis in chickens.
Read MoreRabbit GI Stasis: The Triple Threat
Emergency protocol using Cisapride, Metoclopramide, and Meloxicam to save your rabbit's life.
Read MoreRabbit Ear Mites Treatment
Why you should never "clean" ear mites - just use Revolution (Selamectin).
Read MoreManaging E. Cuniculi
The complete 28-day Panacur (Fenbendazole) protocol for treating parasitic encephalitozoonosis.
Read MoreGuinea Pig Scurvy
Liquid Vitamin C vs. water drops - why water drops fail and how to properly supplement.
Read MoreGuinea Pig Mites Treatment
Why Ivermectin "behind the ear" is the most effective treatment for sarcoptic mites.
Read MoreGuinea Pig URI Emergency
Why a "clicking" sound requires immediate antibiotic treatment for upper respiratory infections.
Read MoreInsulinoma in Ferrets
Managing low blood sugar with Prednisolone and understanding pancreatic tumors.
Read MoreAdrenal Disease Treatment
The Suprelorin (Deslorelin) implant vs. surgery for ferret adrenal gland disease.
Read MoreFerret Hairball Treatment
Using Laxatone vs. egg yolk therapy for treating gastrointestinal bezoars.
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