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Chirpy, Clever, and Totally Trainable: Why Cockatiels Make Great Companions
Your crash course in cockatiel companionship and training.
6 days ago3 min read
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Birds Beware! Common Household Toxins That Can Harm Your Avian Pets
Signs and solutions for toxic bird exposures from our emergency vet.
Jun 25 min read
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The Importance of Enrichment and Foraging for Parrots
Keep your parrot engaged, active, and behaviorally balanced.
Apr 74 min read
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Protecting Your Family and Your Pets from Avian Flu
Can bird flu affect pets? Get the facts.
Mar 122 min read
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Keeping Your Ducks Healthy: A Guide to Routine Care and Checkups
Keep your duck feeling just ducky.
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Can Your Chicken Have a Heart Attack? Signs, Symptoms and Prevention Tips from the Pros
Everything you need to know about heart disease in chickens
Sep 12, 20245 min read
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From Plucking to Pacing: Understanding Stress in Parrots
Parrots are intelligent, social creatures that require considerable attention and care to thrive and live happy, healthy lives in a...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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Why Training Your Parakeet Can Help You Bond With Your Pet
Teach a new bird new tricks.
Mar 14, 20234 min read
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Is Having a Pet Bird a Good Idea? Our Avian Vet Explains the Pros and Cons
What makes a chipper, chirpier pet bird?
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Parrots Need Checkups Too! Why Your Pet Bird Should See an Avian Vet Each Year
Just what the (parrot) doctor ordered!
Dec 15, 20223 min read
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What to Know About Heart Disease in Birds
Love your pet bird, and their heart.
Apr 10, 20223 min read
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Top 5 Friendly Pet Bird Species
Parrots, Budgies and Doves, Oh My!
Sep 19, 20213 min read
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Rethinking the Kapparot Tradition with Love for All Creatures
Practicing atonement, with love for all creatures.
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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How We Rescued a Red-Tailed Hawk, and What You Can Do to Save Birds Like Him
How we saved the life of a red-tailed hawk, and what you can do to help other birds.
Apr 13, 20203 min read
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Practical Tips for Parrot Care. 4 Ways to Keep Them Happy & Healthy!
Tips for caring for your parrot.
Apr 5, 20203 min read
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Advice from a Vet: 3 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe While Traveling
Keep your pet safe while traveling.
Dec 8, 20193 min read
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The Top 4 Reasons to Visit an Avian Vet
The top four reasons that your bird should see an avian vet.
Dec 2, 20194 min read
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Bird Enrichment Tips: Keeping Your Pet Parrot Happy and Active
Learn the secrets to a happy life - for your pet bird.
Sep 5, 20194 min read
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6 of the Best Exotic Pets for Life on Long Island
Making Long Island Life a Bit More Exotic... Regardless of where you live in Long Island, you're never too far away from nature or a nice...
Jul 2, 20194 min read
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Why LIBEVC Has a CAT-Scan and Why CT Scans Save Lives in Small Mammals & Exotic Pets
CT scans save the lives of your avian or exotic pet. At Long Island Bird and Exotic vet clinic, we use CAT scans to diagnose rabbits...
May 7, 20194 min read
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