Pet Care Articles by Species

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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Parrots (African Grey, Macaw, Amazon, Cockatoo)

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.

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Nebulizing an African Grey

Step-by-step guide to treating respiratory infections at home using nebulization therapy with proper medications.

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African Greys and Gabapentin

What owners need to know about using Gabapentin to treat feather-mutilation pain and self-destructive behaviors.

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Macaw Joint Care for Seniors

Safe dosages of Meloxicam and other NSAIDs for managing arthritis in large psittacines.

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Cockatiels

Cockatiel Night Fright Injuries

Emergency medication protocols for broken wings and shock following night fright episodes.

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Chronic Egg Laying in Cockatiels

Comparing Lupron shots vs. Deslorelin implants for stopping reproductive behavior and preventing egg binding.

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Safe Pain Meds for 90g Birds

Calculating the tiniest doses of Meloxicam and other pain medications for small cockatiels.

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Parakeets (Budgies)

Budgie Scaly Face Mites

Why Ivermectin is the only real cure for scaly face mites and how to administer it safely.

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Iodine Deficiency in Budgies

Identifying and treating goiter causing wheezing sounds in parakeets.

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The Budgie Bleed Emergency

Emergency steps for stopping bleeding from broken nails or feathers in tiny birds.

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Backyard Chickens

Egg Withdrawal Period Guide

Complete guide to medications that make eggs unsafe to eat and required withdrawal periods.

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Treating Sour Crop

Using Monistat (Miconazole) on chickens for fungal crop infections - dosage and safety.

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Managing Coccidiosis

Why Corid (Amprolium) is the gold standard treatment for coccidiosis in chickens.

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Rabbits

Rabbit GI Stasis: The Triple Threat

Emergency protocol using Cisapride, Metoclopramide, and Meloxicam to save your rabbit's life.

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Rabbit Ear Mites Treatment

Why you should never "clean" ear mites - just use Revolution (Selamectin).

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Managing E. Cuniculi

The complete 28-day Panacur (Fenbendazole) protocol for treating parasitic encephalitozoonosis.

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Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pig Scurvy

Liquid Vitamin C vs. water drops - why water drops fail and how to properly supplement.

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Guinea Pig Mites Treatment

Why Ivermectin "behind the ear" is the most effective treatment for sarcoptic mites.

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Guinea Pig URI Emergency

Why a "clicking" sound requires immediate antibiotic treatment for upper respiratory infections.

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Ferrets

Insulinoma in Ferrets

Managing low blood sugar with Prednisolone and understanding pancreatic tumors.

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Adrenal Disease Treatment

The Suprelorin (Deslorelin) implant vs. surgery for ferret adrenal gland disease.

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Ferret Hairball Treatment

Using Laxatone vs. egg yolk therapy for treating gastrointestinal bezoars.

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Chinchillas

Chinchilla GI Stasis Emergency

Why gas and bloat are 24-hour emergencies requiring immediate veterinary intervention.

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Chinchilla Ringworm

Using antifungal powder in the dust bath to treat fungal infections.

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Safe Antibiotics for Chinchillas

Why oral penicillin is deadly to chinchillas and which antibiotics are actually safe.

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