Telling Your Bird’s Sex
You might want to know the sex of your bird for many reasons. But how do you find out?
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (or PBFD for short) is one of the nastiest, most aggressive diseases in aviculture today, making it important for parrot owners to understand.
Goldfish Care Basics
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are colourful, peaceful, have a long lifespan and are intelligent! The ancestors of this species originated in China and were of dull brown colouration. They have been selectively bred by the Chinese over the centuries to develop the different colour, scale and body shape morphs we see today. The Comets, Shubunkins, Fantails, […]
Arthritis Among Horses
Horses, like humans, often must endure the uncomfortable, creaky movement that is characteristic of joint inflammation, more commonly referred to as simply arthritis.
Keeping Snakes In Captivity
Keeping a snake in captivity requires some careful preparation and research.
Tying-Up in Horses
“Tying-up” is a generic term commonly used to describe muscle disease in performance horses.
Laminitis: Causes and Cures
Laminitis is a catastrophic syndrome that should always be treated as an emergency. However, a diagnosis of laminitis is no longer a death sentence.
Pregnancy Toxaemia in Sheep
Pregnancy toxaemia in ewes is a disease affecting sheep during late gestation, characterised by feed refusal and neurological dysfunction progressing to recumbency and death. It is seen more often in older ewes and those carrying multiple foetuses. What causes pregnancy toxaemia? The primary predisposing cause of pregnancy toxaemia is inadequate nutrition during late gestation, usually […]
Caring For Your Bird
We owe it to our feathered friends to give them the best possible care.
Hand Rearing Baby Parrots
Hand rearing parrots is a difficult, time consuming task, requiring a lot of dedication, but the rewards are immense.
Crop Stasis or Sour Crop in Birds
Crop stasis is a disorder affecting unweaned or hand-fed baby birds, which can lead to a serious infection commonly known as sour crop.
Vital Signs of Horses
It is useful to be aware of the normal values for the vital signs of your horse.