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Expert: Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott - 6/18/2009


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QUESTION: My parrot started vomitting so i took it immediatley to the vet.
I just want to know is he going to die from crop infection?
the doctor says so far his fine, we took him in time?your urgent response pls?
thank you
Jackie

ANSWER: Your question just got to me - tell me more about what you're seeing when he vomits.  

Is this a head pumping motion and then delivery of partially digested food, or is it a head shaking back and forth with a flinging of thick, sticky substance that ends up everywhere, including on the bird?

What did the doctor test for, if anything?

What do you generally feed?



---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: Hi
I just want to know what types of nuts can we give our ringneck parrot...?
How often can we give them nuts?

Thank You


Answer
Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds are good choices.  Be sure they are NOT raw, but roasted to help be sure there's no chance of bacteria of any kind; also be sure there is absolutely NO salt or anything else added.


 More feeding options here  www.4AnimalCare.org - click on the bird tab  

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Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

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Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides. Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care. No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication. Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.

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Certified Avian Specialist. For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.

Organizations
4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more

Publications
Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.

Education/Credentials
Doctorate, Ordained Minister

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