Avian Medicine and Surgery
Dr Braithwaite has a keen interest in Avian Medicine and Surgery. He was a founding member, and is still very active in the Association of Avian Veterinarians. This association serves to educate its members and the general public on all aspects of avian medicine and surgery, through conferences, practical labs, aviculture programs, client education brochures and a veterinary journal devoted to all aspects of avian medicine and surgery.
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Health Tips and Recommendations
Importance of Semi-annual Health Check-up When a pet bird begins to show signs of sickness, it is much further along in its disease process than would be the case in…
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Routine Wellness Check-ups
All pet birds should have a routine check-up at least once a year, ideally twice a year. Components of a routine check-up would include History Physical examination Weight check Appraisal…
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Wing Clipping
Clipping a bird’s feathers can protect your bird and your home. Wing clipping is a nonpainful procedure that ensures the safety of your bird in its environment and keeps your…
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Toenail Trims
Most birds need to have their nails trimmed regularly. However, the process can be detrimental to your bird if its nails are trimmed too short. We can take care of…
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Sexing
Unfortunately, relying on physical appearance is not an accurate method of determining the sex of many birds. We can reliably tell you your bird’s sex by performing a laparoscopy. This…
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Beak Trims
Beaks continue growing throughout birds’ lives. Although birds’ beaks usually wear evenly, some birds develop beak problems and require veterinary assistance. Trimming its beak incorrectly can cause your bird pain…
