Avian vet services
Advice, care and medicine
Birds are somewhat of a favourite here at Skylark Vets. We treat all kinds – from poultry and parrots to birds of prey.
Birds’ varied backgrounds mean that there are many different considerations for ensuring their health and welfare. We are happy, therefore, to advise on diet, housing, husbandry and everything that will support your avian pet’s wellbeing and happiness.
We are a respected first-opinion avian vet and are recommended by the British Hen Welfare Trust.
- Husbandry & diet advice
- Set-up checks
- Hormone implant placement
- Reproductive cycle & reproductive behaviour management
- Feather plucking work-up & advice
- Beak & claw trims
- Routine health checks
- Pet health plans
- Back yard poultry & waterfowl routine checks
- Microchipping
- Bandaging and management of pododermatitis (bumble foot)
- Diagnostics – blood tests, x-rays, ultrasound scans, cytology, culture, histopathology
- Surgery – egg removal, coeliotomy, oral surgery, sinus flush etc.
- Export health certificates
Reviews from bird owners
“Top tier knowledge in avian medicine and treat all creatures with such kindness and professionalism”
“Enormous help with my budgie who appears to be working his way through the Avian Medical Encyclopedia.”
“My parrot is very scared of being handled. Charlotte is so good with her and always stays calm and gentle. The checkup is very thorough, checking diet and daily routines as well as performing medical checks.”
J Langridge, VetHelpDirect reviewAvian vet articles you may find interesting
How we can help with Animal Health Certificates, Export Health Certificates and Commercial exports
Any bird may be affected by Aspergillus species, but it is most commonly associated with birds of prey and with parrot species that are taking a seed-based diet.
Advice for dealing with bleeding blood feathers, which also applies to bleeding nails
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C. albicans can be a primary gastrointestinal pathogen, especially in finches, but it is more frequently secondary to another problem.
Key things you need to know when keeping birds as pets - housing, enrichment, diets, exercise, environment, toxins, light and more
Travel outside of the EU will now require your pet to have an Export Health Certificate (EHC). You will also need to complete an Export Application Form if you are in Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales). This applies to all species.
For most eye injuries, it is recommended that you seek veterinary care as even minor injuries can lead to loss of vision. However, there are steps you can carry out at home to provide first aid or treat simple problems (such as dirt in the eyes).
