Concerned about heart disease in your bird? Discover symptoms, diagnosis and treatment from experienced avian vets in Melbourne.

At Melbourne Bird Vet, we are proud to offer advanced fluoroscopy imaging - a powerful diagnostic tool that allows our avian veterinarians to view your bird’s organs and body systems in motion and in real time.

Last update for this post: 24/12/2024 (as of this update, H5N1 is not yet in Australia) What is avian influenza? The avian influenza...

Excessive egg laying is a common condition in pet parrots, particularly with cockatiels. Laying eggs is not a problem, but when a bird is...

PTFE and/or PFOA (E.g. Teflon) Birds are susceptible to PTFE toxicosis from overheated cookware or microwavable items that are heated at...

Birds use their beak to eat, climb, chew, balance, preen and carry small objects. It is an important part of their anatomy, and taking caref

The best diet for finches includes finch seed, pellets and vegetables, and small amounts of fruit or nuts as a treat.

The best diet for a pigeon includes pellets, vegetables, whole grain and a small amount of seed, fruit and insects.

Cockatoos can include: Galahs, Black Cockatoos, Sulphur Crested, Gang-Gang, Pink Cockatoos & Corellas, A common mistake in caring for cockatoos is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein and many essential vitamins and minerals. A cockatoo fed entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabetes. The best diet for a cockatoo/galah includes pellets, fruit