Vet question

[Theo_the _best_birb!!!]

Hey everyone hope you day went well. I have a question about my birds vet.they specialize in exotic and said they see tons of birds. So can they treat birds? It sound silly just curious. Thanks!

 

[Laurasea]

Hi,
There are varied levels if experience with birds. Some exotics vets are good.

But what most if try abd find are veterinarians that have received extra training and passed an advanced testing to make them Board Certified Avian Veterinarians. This is like a human doctor that has gone on to specialize to become a Board Certified Cardiologist for example.

 

[Theo_the _best_birb!!!]

Hi,
There are varied levels if experience with birds. Some exotics vets are good.

But what most if try abd find are veterinarians that have received extra training and passed an advanced testing to make them Board Certified Avian Veterinarians. This is like a human doctor that has gone on to specialize to become a Board Certified Cardiologist for example.

They did say they qualify in birds and treat them. I will have to ask when I go for my gcc’s annual. Thanks for the reply!

 

[LaManuka]

No, it doesn't sound silly, it's a very reasonable question!

There are not many vet clinics that are exclusively avian-oriented, and if you have one near you, they are always your best bet. The link below may help you to locate on near you...

https://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

Many other vet clinics who say they do exotics may see reptiles, even sometimes amphibians or fish, as well as birds. Most have dogs and cats as their main clients but may also have an avian vet on their staff - you can generally tell by the information on their website which one of these variations might operate at the clinic near you. If you are lucky enough to have an exclusively avian vet close by, they would be your first option. But I know of some VERY good bird vets who operate out of other, more generalised clinics as well

 

[Theo_the _best_birb!!!]

No, it doesn't sound silly, it's a very reasonable question!

There are not many vet clinics that are exclusively avian-oriented, but if you have one near you, they are always your best bet. The link below may help you to locate on near you...

https://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

Many other vet clinics who say they do exotics may see reptiles, even sometimes amphibians or fish, as well as birds. Most have dogs and cats as their main clients but may also have an avian vet on their staff - you can generally tell by the information on their website which one of these variations might operate at the clinic near you. If you are lucky enough to have an exclusively avian vet close by, they would be your first option. But I know of some VERY good bird vets who operate out of other, more generalised clinics as well

Thank you so much !

 

[SailBoat]

We had recently lost our CAV as she had moved back near family. At present we are seeing a Vet that was Schooled, under an Avian Professional. Would love to have a Vet with at least 'Exotic' classification as the level of knowledge would be far more comforting.

Try not to drive yourself crazy if your Vet is not a CAV. It is important that your 'Exotic' Vet attends the Association of Certified Avian Vets gatherings and receives their updates.

If you have a CAV near by, they would be my first choice. But, today, your Vet care is far better than what we have.