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What to Feed Your Pet Bird

May 8, 2026

Many pet birds are parrot species: macaws, amazon parrots, cockatoos, lovebirds, cockatiels, parakeets, and more. In the wild, these birds eat a variety of plants and seeds. But what’s the best diet for the parrot…
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Bad for Birds: Prevent Poisoning in Avian Pets

April 09, 2026

You might know that chocolate and avocado are toxic to dogs, but did you know these substances are also toxic to birds? On the other hand, things that are problematic for one species might be…
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Why All the Fuss about Avian Influenza?

July 08, 2024

You’re coughing and you feel miserable. Is it “the flu”? Maybe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, most years, around 30 million people in the United States will become ill with influenza,…
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Don’t Give Over-the-Counter Medications to Your Pet

March 31, 2023

Got a headache? An upset stomach? The sniffles? While you can pick up something from the local drug store to help you feel better, you should never assume that the medicine that works for you…
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[exterior of clinic with reptile, cat, and parrot]

New University of Illinois Veterinary Clinic Earns Accreditation

June 22, 2020

Serving Dogs, Cats, Zoological Species Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, part of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, achieved a significant milestone in veterinary care with its accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). AAHA…
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Parrots Are Forever

April 22, 2020

Research the Commitments of Ownership Parrots are gorgeous, highly intelligent, socially complex, loud, long-lived birds. Anyone who is contemplating adding a parrot to the family should thoroughly research the needs of these fascinating and demanding…
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Explore Animals and Science at Vet Med Open House

September 23, 2019

Sunday, October 6, from 10 am to 4 pm Each year the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for an in-depth experience in the world of veterinary medicine….
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What’s the Buzz? Birds, Horses, People Get West Nile Virus

July 24, 2018

Mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus Mosquito season is here. Not only are the bites inflicted by these flying pests itchy and annoying, they also carry the risk of disease for humans and animals alike. Veterinarians…
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[Nearly one-third of US dog owners sleep with their pet]

Lives Intertwined: Pets, People, and ‘One Health’

June 18, 2018

Pet Ownership Benefits People “One Health” is a term used to convey the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. In their recent book, Beyond One Health: From Recognition to Results, coeditors Drs. Jack Herrmann…
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Keep Teflon, Avocado, Lead, and Zinc Away From Pet Birds

May 07, 2018

These items are toxic to birds Bird owners, beware ! Three common household toxins—TeflonTM, avocado, and heavy metals—present deadly dangers to your feathered friends, according to Dr. Krista Keller, a veterinary specialist in zoological medicine….
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Birds

What to Feed Your Pet Bird

Bad for Birds: Prevent Poisoning in Avian Pets

Why All the Fuss about Avian Influenza?

Don’t Give Over-the-Counter Medications to Your Pet

New University of Illinois Veterinary Clinic Earns Accreditation

Parrots Are Forever

Explore Animals and Science at Vet Med Open House

What’s the Buzz? Birds, Horses, People Get West Nile Virus

Lives Intertwined: Pets, People, and ‘One Health’

Keep Teflon, Avocado, Lead, and Zinc Away From Pet Birds

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