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going for a check up. Unless your parrot is bomb proof then the journey in the car, going in a carrying cage, the strange smells and sounds in the vet’s practice and the examination itself can all be very stressful. But never fear there are some things that we can do to help prepare them for these experiences.


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FINDING A VET The first step you can take is to be prepared, make sure you have found an avian vet in advance. Your local area Parrot Society representatives can advise you on avian vets in your area. It is best not to rely on your local vet as they are unlikely to have the in depth knowledge required to treat your bird. Years ago we made the mistake of taking our Galah to our local vet and his first words were ‘Well I know it’s a parrot but that’s all I do know.’ Not really very assuring for us. It is also a good idea to know the exact location of your nearest avian vet, you don’t want to be driving around searching for the vets, getting lost and more and more stressed with an injured or sick bird in the car. Find out in advance the name, address and telephone number of your


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or most parrots a trip to the vet can be a traumatic experience, especially if they are ill or injured and not just


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