Birds

 By Kathryn Krueger, DVM

 All Creatures would like to provide some information to ease your concerns regarding the H1N1 virus and how it could affect your family pet. 

There is no reason to think that the H1N1 influenza virus will cause a pandemic in our companion animals.  Thousands of pets have had apparent exposure to owners with the influenza virus, with very few reported incidents of illness.

All Creatures would like to announce additional appointment hours available at our hospital.  We are open for regular appointments until 9pm and offer urgent care services until 11pm 7 days per week.  We are also opening our Saturday and Sunday morning schedules for Dental procedures, Spays and Neuters. 

Feeding Your Bird

A proper diet must include a variety of sources for carbohydrates, fats and protein. Since seed diets are too high in fats and phosphorus and also deficient in vitamin A and calcium we recommend that commercial pellets diets become at least 60-70% of daily intake. The remaining 30-40% of diet should be fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains with­out added salt or fat. Nuts and seeds should be offered sparingly as special treats. Never feed your bird chocolate, coffee, or avocados. Often, even if provided a wide variety of foods, birds will be picky and tend to eat just a few of the items presented.