Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey

08/25/2026

We understand that getting your birds on health journey can be difficult! But a balanced diet is critical to their long term health and wellbeing. It may take time, patience, and a little creativity but it’s worth it!

08/21/2026

Wow!

08/18/2026

Saying goodbye to our beloved clinic canary, Pumpkin, is incredibly hard.
Pumpkin wasn’t just our little clinic canary, he was a cherished part of our team and a favorite among our clients. He would greet everyone with his sweet little presence, sing his heart out, and happily munch on his greens and veggies. He brought so much joy, personality, and warmth to our clinic, and his little songs will be deeply missed. Safe travels over the rainbow bridge, sweet Pumpkin. Thank you for all the happiness you brought to us and to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you. 🌈❤️

08/12/2026

You guys may have noticed a little lapse in our customer care lately…
We’re working on it. Unfortunately, our newest receptionist/vet tech has been a little… distracted.

Please be patient while she adjusts to her new responsibilities. She’s great at looking important, supervising from the front desk, and ordering lunch, but answering phones is still a work in progress.

Thank you for your understanding during this difficult transition.

08/05/2026

What a way to start the week! This guinea pig came in for a pregnancy check, and X-rays revealed that her babies were too large to safely pass through her pelvis. This condition, called dystocia (or difficult labor), occurs when a mother is unable to deliver her babies naturally. Without prompt veterinary intervention, dystocia can quickly become life-threatening for both the mother and her babies.
Thankfully, she received the care she needed, giving both mom and her little ones the best chance for a healthy outcome.

07/27/2026

Thinking about getting a sulcata tortoise because they look adorable? Meet the reality of growing up.
Oogway: 31 grams
Turbo:19 Kgs (42lbs)
Bam Bam: 45kg (99 lbs)
Every sulcata starts off fitting in the palm of your hand, but they don’t stay that way for long. Adult sulcatas are the third largest tortoise species in the world and require large, secure outdoor enclosures with room to roam, graze, and explore. They are incredibly strong and natural excavators. A flimsy fence won’t stop them! Their enclosures need sturdy walls that extend below ground to help prevent escapes.
A sulcata starts off small, but with proper care they grow into incredible life long companions.
Cute today. Massive tomorrow Family forever 💕
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06/02/2026

We had an emergency surgery yesterday with Arlo, who needed a liver lobe removed He’s feeling much better now!

LIVER LOBE TORSION – Part 2

BIOCHEMISTRY - You may see inconsistent findings here, the commonly agreed upon answer is anemia . Other potential changes include liver enzymes – ALT, ALP and AST, none of which are liver specific, but multiple elevated liver enzymes suggest liver disease.
You may see other changes, though they won’t point directly to liver disease.

ULTRASOUND - You may see an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), rounded liver margins, free fluid and abnormal heterogeneous appearance of the liver.
It is worth ruling out your other main differential, gut stasis, by performing abdominal x-rays. You may see an enlarged or displaced liver here too!

RADIOGRAPHS – A type of radiation used to create a picture of the inside of the body.

COMPUTERIZE TOMOGRAPHIC (CT) – Scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around the body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body.

TREATMENT - Surgical removal of the affected lobe is an option, and may be necessary! Make sure to ligate or isolate the lobe before removal! Other supportive care (with or without surgery) will include fluid therapy, analgesia and antibiotics.

PROGNOSIS - The prognosis is usually good IF treated promptly! Your vet should stabilize your rabbit by assertively providing supportive care and check out the liver!

(Your Action – Ask your vet about ultrasounds for this and other conditions!)

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While we try to ensure information we share is accurate, we do not guarantee it. We are not vets. You should always contact your rabbit savvy vet.

05/11/2026

Today’s boarding enrichment: fresh loquats
From tree to bird some of boarders were obsessed, while others… not so much. Either way we had some entertaining reactions!

04/21/2026

Foraging toys aren’t just enrichment—they’re essential for your bird’s mental health. In the wild, birds spend hours searching for food, so giving them ways to “work” for treats keeps them engaged, reduces boredom, and helps prevent unwanted behaviors.

The best part? You don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy toys. You can easily make your own using things you already have at home—paper towel rolls, cardboard boxes, coffee filters, or even clean scrap paper. A little creativity goes a long way!

Keep it simple, switch things up often, and watch your bird thrive. Would you like us to share some easy DIY tutorials? 👀