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Bird's Eye View on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratings

All about care of birds and parrots

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Episodes

Bird's Eye View - Episode 11 It's the Most Dangerous Time of the Year... for Birds

November 04, 2016 22:31 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

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 Thanksgiving coming, Christmas, New Years, all types of people traveling in and out of our homes, all kinds of new foods, drinks, toys, children... all types of things that can be hazardous to your birds. Questions or Comments? Send them to: DrLaurie@petlif...

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

June 27, 2016 23:16 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

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 plane and how best to be prepared for any situation, including emergencies. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Travel 101: Tips to Make Traveling wi...

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

May 31, 2016 18:13 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

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 specialize in bird care, will discuss what to think about to be ready if you are going on vacation and leaving your precious feathered family member at home or at a boarding facility. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or D...

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

October 15, 2014 15:39 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

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 and don'ts of owning the many varieties of these fun feathered pets. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Different Types of Birds for Different Typ...

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

July 06, 2013 01:56 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

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. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Parrots, Pigeons, and Peacocks- There’s a Bird Out There For Everyone on Pet Life Radio var ACE_AR = {...

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

March 12, 2013 15:10 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

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 keep them and how they are treated. There are quite a few types of birds... chickens, geese, finches, canaries, raptors and more, so tune in! Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or [email protected]....

Bird's Eye View - Episode 5 Bird Nutrition

October 25, 2012 01:41 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

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 poor nutrition. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Bird Nutrition on Pet Life Radio var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060...

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

August 13, 2012 22:08 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

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. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected] or [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Household Emergencies in Birds on Pet Life Radio

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

April 11, 2012 20:04 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

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 these unwanted bird behaviors. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Behavior Problems on Pet Life Radio

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

January 12, 2012 00:51 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

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 is. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A Look at Illnesses in Birds as They Age and Change on Pet Life Radio Mevio {Mevio-cf5d06a62c3bde37f439ead03ff48d56}

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

November 02, 2011 02:41 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

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 other pets. With routine check-ups, veterinarians not only can pick up subtle signs of illness before your bird becomes very sick, but also can discuss with you the latest information on bird nutrition, housing, and other aspects of care so that you are ke...