As an aspiring exotic animal veterinarian, I want to share my experience with my own pet birds and the importance of quality nutrition for our avian companions. Walking into a pet store and strolling through the bird section can be an overwhelming experience. There is an overabundance of dietary options and if you look a […]
My Companion
As someone who has been in the veterinary field for quite some time, you can become desensitized to euthanasia, especially in some of the particular jobs I’ve worked, such as animal shelters and with wildlife. What I’ve found has a commonality of both of those, is that these animals do not have the connection to […]
Cockatiel
I have a pet cockatiel. His name is Kenneth, and he does not enjoy people. I got him from a friend who didn’t have anyone to take care of him anymore. I love him, but he is a wild bird. He needs room to fly and exercise and have more enrichment. Luckily, as a vet […]