Bay Area Bird and Exotics Hospital

01/18/2025

Birds are particularly vulnerable to air pollution due to their sensitive respiratory systems—making the current wildfire conditions in California especially dangerous for our feathered friends.

The Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) has created a helpful handout, "Protecting Your Pet Bird from Environmental Air Pollution," to guide bird owners and veterinarians in keeping birds safe during poor air quality events.

This resource includes tips on:
✅ Minimizing your bird's exposure to smoke and pollutants
✅ Recognizing signs of respiratory distress
✅ Creating a safe indoor environment

👉 Download it here: www.aav.org/birdowners

Let’s work together to protect our birds during this challenging time.

12/08/2023

Happy Hannukah!!

03/27/2023

Oh - projects! Maybe a smaller version for city piggies :-)

02/11/2023

Do you have a pet rabbit? We need your help!

Research is underway on companion bunnies. Participate by taking our anonymous online survey about you, your rabbit and how you care for it. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

You must be 18 years or older, live in Canada or the U.S. and have owned your bunny for a year or more to participate.

Visit: https://uoguel.ph/rabbits

This study is part of Carol Tinga’s PhD research, focusing on social and environmental factors related to the pet rabbit owning experience and pet rabbit welfare.

01/27/2023

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08/26/2022

Missing Content

06/11/2022

The Smithsonian Channel spoke with Professor Gordon Burghardt to learn more about the suprising playfulness of deadly Komodo dragons.

04/13/2022

In one study in laying hens, foraging enrichment was shown to reduce feather pecking amongst hens better than introduction of novel objects and providing dust baths.

To learn more: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-effects-of-four-types-of-enrichment-on-feather-Dixon-Duncan/6cd6aebbe2f4bd80082c440eaa187f43b81cbefb?p2df

https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1778905/464030/Foraging-Helps-Reduce-Feather-Pecking-in-Hens