This week the topic is health hazards in your home related to the holidays for birds. This time of year it comes up very frequently that people are concerned about what can go on in their homes when they have visitors coming. We have Thanksg

Bird's Eye View - Episode 10 Travel 101: Tips to Make Traveling with your Bird Safe, Happy, and Fun for Everyone

Jun 27th, 2016 19m 2s

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Hess, and her guest Dr. Lauren Theilen, both veterinarians who specialize in bird care, will offer bird owners tips to make their trip with their pet bird safe and fun. They will focus both on travel by car and by pl

Bird's Eye View - Episode 9 Vacation Time: What to Ask When Seeking a Pet Sitter or Boarding Facility for Your Bird

May 31st, 2016 17m 51s

This show will focus on the obvious and not so obvious questions all bird owners should be asking when they are choosing a pet sitter or boarding facility for their bird. Dr. Laurie Hess and her guest, Dr. Lauren Thielen, both veterinarians who

Bird's Eye View - Episode 8 Different Types of Birds for Different Types of People

Oct 15th, 2014 29m 17s

A lot of people think of parrots as being the birds primarily owned, but you may be surprised at some of the other types of birds that are also owned as pets. From canaries to chickens, birds make great pets, so tune in to find out the do's an

Bird's Eye View - Episode 7 Parrots, Pigeons, and Peacocks- There’s a Bird Out There For Everyone!

Jul 6th, 2013 29m 7s

Today we have a fun topic... all the common types of birds people keep as pets, where these animals come from and why people keep these particular types of birds. Well also cover the uniqueness of each group or species of bird. Question

Bird's Eye View - Episode 6 Birds of Another Feather

Mar 12th, 2013 26m 35s

This week's topic is a fun topic! Dr. Laurie and Dr. Michelle are not going to talk about the typical parrots like they usually do, but something different! This episode is about non-parrot birds, what are their common diseases, how people ke

Bird's Eye View - Episode 5 Bird Nutrition

Oct 25th, 2012 27m 44s

In this episode Dr. Laurie and Dr. Michelle talk about the different types of birds and their nutritional requirements, as well as specifically what parrots require nutritionally. They also cover some of the diseases they see as a result of po

Bird's Eye View - Episode 4 Household Emergencies in Birds on PetLifeRadio.com

Aug 13th, 2012 29m 28s

Today we’re going to talk about household emergencies in birds. There are quite a few, so we’re going to go through them one at a time to better prepare you. We’ll discuss common emergencies, how to avoid them, and what to do when they happen

Bird's Eye View - Episode 3 Behavior Problems on PetLifeRadio.com

Apr 11th, 2012 25m 21s

In this episode Dr. Laurie and Dr. Michelle talk about behavior issues in birds, and there are quite a lot of them, including feather-picking, screaming, aggression towards other birds or people, and biting. Tune in to find out how to correct

Bird's Eye View - Episode 2 A Look at Illnesses in Birds as They Age and Change on PetLifeRadio.com

Jan 12th, 2012 31m 17s

Dr. Laurie and Dr. Michelle talk about common diseases found in birds at various stages of their lives. These are interesting to people that own birds of all ages, and they discuss what to look for in your bird regardless of what age he or she

Bird's Eye View - Episode 1 Preventative Medical Care is for the Feathered Too, Not Just for the Furred on PetLifeRadio.com

Nov 2nd, 2011 28m 12s

In this week’s show, our hosts, bird specialist Dr. Laurie Hess and her associate, Dr. Michelle Ravich, will focus on why preventative medical care, including regular annual check-ups, is very important for your bird, just as it is for your oth

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