There are many ways that birds may end up in desperate need of help. Cats, dogs, cars, and windows are just some of the ways that young birds are injured, an...

Avian botulism can occur in any bird species but is most frequently seen in filter-feeding and dabbling water birds, shorebirds have also be

Do birds require pain relief? Read our blog to see what we have to say.

Working in New Zealand with some unique species, it is hard to pick from the dedicated momma birds who might win the award. Is it the tiny whiteheads (pōpoko...

A harrier was spotted in a paddock by a farmer, being repeatedly attacked by a pair of magpies. The farmer rescued the bird and brought it through to Whitfor...

I hit the brakes but couldn’t stop in time... her little body hit the front of my car and I looked out the rear-view mirror only to see her feathery body tum...

In the wild, birds naturally recognise predators and humans are at the top of that list, so when they are rescued, they are quite likely to be in shock and b...

Avian aspergillosis and three reasons why vets despise it

This is a topic that is close to my heart as I so often see inappropriate videos and photographs of wildlife placed under unnecessary stress because someone w...

Whether you have aviary birds, pet birds or wild birds, you should familiarise yourself with the perils of pox! So how important is pox vir

Have you ever thought a bird may need rescuing? This Blog may be helpful next time you find yourself in that position again.

Many people are frustrated by not knowing what to do when they come across a bird that has hit a window, been caught by a cat, or is starving and weak. Learn...

Before I even start this story, I want to make it very clear that I love all creatures, well except maybe cockroaches! I grew up having both cats and dogs as...

Birds have a bad rap. People accuse them of being difficult to treat, or worry that if you handle them, they’ll die. Birds that were “fine one day” just “sud...

I am often asked what people should have on hand in the way of a first aid kit for birds. Sitting here thinking about it I could give you a very long list, b...

When I was working as a small animal veterinarian I would occasionally have a bird case – a sick or injured pet bird, usually a parrot! As a new and inexperi...