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05, 2020
Fluid Therapy in Cats & Dogs
Fluid therapy might just be the most important medical therapy we perform on sick animals. Dehydrated pets feel ill, cannot fight disease, do not eat well, and cannot metabolize drugs efficiently. Dehydration decreases the circulation to two very important organs, the liver and the kidney. These organs are then unable to perform vital functions, some of which include detoxifying drugs and removing waste products. We utilize the guidelines of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) when giving fluids to sick animals. Fluids are crucial to anesthesia. This pet, about to have a C-section, is
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04, 2020
Parrot Fever (Psittacosis) in a Bird
Introduction Parrot fever in a bird has many names, including Chlamydiosis, Psittacosis and Ornithosis. It is called Psittacosis when it occurs in people and psittacine (parrot type) birds, and Ornithosis when it occurs in passerine (pigeons, doves, etc.) birds. Psittacosis is difficult to diagnose, and is a mysterious disease that does not "follow the rules" of typical avian diseases. Psittacosis has a worldwide distribution and can occur sporadically or in epidemic fashion at any time of the year. For many years the states that bordered with Mexico had the disease more than other states. Fortunately, due to client education, less sales
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03, 2020
Macaw With a Bell Stuck On His Tongue
This macaw with a bell stuck on his tongue literally bit off more than he could chew. His owner brought him in before he could do any long-term damage to his tongue thankfully. If you have ever watched a bird like this you will know that is uses its sensitive tongue for many things. A Macaw with a damaged tongue will not be able to eat. The front view of our friend and his bell If you would like to see some of the conservation work Dr. Palazzolo did with Dr. Marie Rush in Costa Rica it is on the Wildlife
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03, 2020
Bird X-Rays
It is not easy to take a radiograph on a bird that is ill and stressed. It is a team effort, and our staff excels at it. As you can see from the Eurasian Eagle Owl above our veterinarians provide routine and emergency care for a wide variety of avian, exotic, and domestic animals. In many cases our vets take an x-ray on pet that is an emergency, and it can be a life-saving diagnostic tool. We work closely with Antech Imaging Services and the guidelines of the America Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) to provide radiographic care of birds.
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03, 2020
Prolapsed Cloaca in a Bird
Trauma to the internal organs that are prolapsed through the cloaca (vent) opening can seriously affect a bird. It is seen in cockatoos and the smaller breed birds like budgies (parakeets or budgerigars) and cockatiels. A prolapsed cloaca in a bird requires immediate replacement of the prolapsed organs. This page shows how we diagnose and treat this disease. To learn more after reading this page the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) has information on birds also. Graphic photos on this page. Birds with a cloacal prolapse can be quite ill, and even in shock. We consider it an emergency. They