Exotic Pet Blog

Case Study #35: Mute Swan Lead Poisoning (Endoscopy) Patient: Mute Swan (Adult) Location: Long Island, NY Mute Swan Lead Poisoning Treatment and Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Lead poisoning is a devastating and all-too-common condition in waterfowl around Long Island. Swans, geese, and ducks often swallow lead fishing sinkers and hooks, often mistaking them for small fish, seeds, insects, or aquatic...

Case Study #30: Call Duck Phallus Prolapse Patient:  Call Duck (Age 2) Location:  Long Island, NY Waterfowl medicine is a specialized area of exotic veterinary care. Ducks have unique anatomy, and male ducks (drakes) can occasionally experience a reproductive condition called phallus prolapse, which requires prompt evaluation by an experienced veterinarian. A 2-year-old male Call Duck from Long Island, NY, presented to our clinic with a history of lethargy and a visible tissu

When most people think of "bird vets," they imagine parrots like Macaws or Cockatoos. However, the world of avian medicine is vast, and Softbills —such as Toucans and Aracaris—require a completely different set of medical and dietary protocols. Recently, "T," a stunning 1-year-old Curl-Crested Aracari from Long Island, NY , visited Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic  for a routine wellness examination. While "routine" might sound simple, for exotic species, a wellne

Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of illness in older psittacines (parrots), including small species like Lovebirds. For bird owners in NY , recognizing the subtle signs of heart disease is often the difference between life and death. Recently, Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic  received a critical emergency case involving the patient, a 13-year-old Fischer's Lovebird. The patient's story is a powerful example of why

Case Study #9: Pigeon Heart Disease Management Species:  Giant Runt Pigeon (Age 1) Location:  NYC Metro Area Pigeon Heart Disease Diagnosis (CT & Echocardiogram) for NYC Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Pigeons are often overlooked as pets, but they are very affectionate and intelligent. The Giant Runt Pigeon, a young 1-year-old female patient, came to us after sudden weight loss and regurgitation. The case underscores the advanced cardiac capabilities

Case Study #6: Lorikeet Inhalant Toxicity (Cooking Fumes) Species:  Lorikeet (Age 10 months) Location:  Queens, NY Avian Respiratory Emergency and Toxicity Treatment for Queens Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Birds have incredibly efficient respiratory systems, which unfortunately makes them highly sensitive to airborne toxins. Items like non-stick cookware or heavy smoke can be deadly to birds in minutes. The Lorikeet, a young 10-month-old patient fro

When it comes to avian medicine, size does not dictate the complexity of care. At Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic (LIBEVC) , we frequently treat patients weighing less than 40 grams who require the same level of advanced medical technology and surgical expertise as a large dog or cat. Recently, our team in Great Neck, NY, welcomed a sweet 5-year-old female budgie who traveled to us from Brooklyn . She presented a complex reproductive case that required high-level

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