Wellness Examinations Vital for Bird Health

Semi-annual wellness examinations are one of the most important factors in preventive health care for birds. Because birds have an instinctive nature to hide illness, owners may not be aware their bird is sick until it is in advanced stages of illness. Wellness exams can identify health problems before they become to advanced to correct.

An avian wellness exam consists of:

• Review of bird's health history
• Review of diet
• Review of bird's environment and habitat
• A thorough, systematic physical exam
• Fecal exam
• Diagnostic testing