Exotic Pet Blog

Case Study #29: Rescue Macaw Wellness & Diagnostics Patient: Severe Macaw (Age Unknown) Location : Queens, NY Finding a lost or abandoned parrot can be very unexpected. A Severe Macaw (Chestnut-Fronted Macaw) was found outdoors in Queens, NY and taken in by a kind-hearted individual. After providing care and making efforts to locate his original owners, the bird was brought to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic for a comprehensive evaluation. Bringing a bird of unk

Case Study #25: Caique Egg Binding (Medical Management) Patient: White-Bellied Caique (Age 9) Location: Brooklyn, NY Not every emergency requires surgery. In some cases, with the right medical support and husbandry, the body can resolve the issue on its own. This was the case for a 9-year-old White-Bellied Caique from Brooklyn, NY, who presented with dystocia (egg binding). Caiques are high-energy clowns of the bird world, so when the patient became quiet and developed a sw

Case Study #24: Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases in Cockatoos Patient: Umbrella Cockatoo (Age 4) Location: Nassau County, NY Feather plucking, or feather-destructive behavior, is one of the most frustrating and complex conditions in avian medicine. Many owners often worry that their bird is "bored" or "unhappy," but at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic, we know that plucking often stems from an underlying medical condition. A 4-year-old Umbrella Cock

Case Study #18: Conure Wing Amputation (Soft Tissue Sarcoma) Species: Green-Cheeked Conure (Age 6) From: Brooklyn, NY Finding a lump on your pet is a moment of dread for any owner. When the patient is a bird, the situation is even more complex, as avian tumors can be aggressive and difficult to remove. The patient, a 6-year-old female Green-Cheeked Conure from Brooklyn, NY , presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic with a soft tissue mass located over the pa

Cockatiel Trauma and Pulmonary Contusion Treatment for Manhattan Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic One common emergency we see at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic involves interactions between exotic pets and other household animals. Even the most gentle dog or cat can accidentally injure a fragile bird in a split second. The patient, a 10-week-old Cockatiel from Manhattan, NY , was rushed to our clinic on emergency after a devastating accid

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

African Grey Fracture & Foreign Body Removal Species: Congo African Grey Parrot (Age 2) Location: Long Island, NY African Grey Fracture and Foreign Body Removal for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic African Grey parrots are renowned for their intelligence, but this curiosity can sometimes lead them into trouble. The Congo African Grey Parrot, a young 2-year-old patient, was brought to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic for a seco

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

Species: Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot (Age 32) Location: Long Island, NY Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment in an Amazon Parrot Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Parrots are incredibly resilient creatures, often living for decades in captivity. However, as birds age, they become susceptible to geriatric conditions similar to humans, including heart disease and cancer. For pet owners in Long Island and the five boroughs of NYC, finding a veterinarian that