What do you look for when choosing a pet bird? Find out what to look for from the experts! In these pet podcasts our host and guests discuss choosing a bird to fit your lifestyle, compare pet stores and breeders, and talk about how to keep your bird happy and healthy. Other topics include species of birds, your bird's habitat and which are the best foods to feed your little feathered friend! Find out what common household dangers you need to know about, as well as how to train your pet bird ...
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All about care of birds and parrots Birds are very social and generally live in large flocks in the wild. As the bird’s owner, you are essentially his or her flock mate, so the bird’s cage should be placed in an area in your home where there is a lot of activity. Cages should not be placed in the kitchen because of potential risk to the bird from cooking fumes and flames on the stove. Teflon pans should never be used around birds, as the toxic chemicals they release into the air when they ar ...
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Hello, I’m Dr. Ed of Vet24seven. I’m here to introduce you to some of America’s best veterinarians, whom we’ll ask to provide expertise on topics that matter to you and your pets. We hope you enjoy their insights and stories to help ensure that your pets stay healthy and happy. Vet24seven is a veterinary network and mobile app that allows you to bring a veterinarian to your pet via video or chat on your mobile device, anytime, anywhere. Convenience, better animal health, and peace of mind … ...
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 11 It's the Most Dangerous Time of the Year... for Birds
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19:53This 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 f…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 10 Travel 101: Tips to Make Traveling with your Bird Safe, Happy, and Fun for Everyone
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19:03In 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…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 9 Vacation Time: What to Ask When Seeking a Pet Sitter or Boarding Facility for Your Bird
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17:52This 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 le…
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Podcast7 Q5 - Veterinarian's Must Do's For Keeping Your Pet's Teeth Healthy
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7:27Guest Veterinarians- Dr. Kipp Magnussen, Medical Director, Sylvan Veterinary Hospital, and Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Modesto, CA- Dr. Daniel Cook, Veterinarian, Arlington, VAYou feed your pet the right foods, exercise with them regularly, and practice good preventative care, but do you remember to do something daily for your pet's teeth? Can you…
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Podcast7 Q4 - Why Is Anesthesia Required For Dental Work?
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8:55Guest Veterinarians- Dr. Kipp Magnussen, Medical Director, Sylvan Veterinary Hospital, and Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Modesto, CA- Dr. Daniel Cook, Veterinarian, Arlington, VAYou feed your pet the right foods, exercise with them regularly, and practice good preventative care, but do you remember to do something daily for your pet's teeth? Can you…
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Guest Veterinarians- Dr. Kipp Magnussen, Medical Director, Sylvan Veterinary Hospital, and Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Modesto, CA- Dr. Daniel Cook, Veterinarian, Arlington, VAYou feed your pet the right foods, exercise with them regularly, and practice good preventative care, but do you remember to do something daily for your pet's teeth? Can you…
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Guest Veterinarians- Dr. Kipp Magnussen, Medical Director, Sylvan Veterinary Hospital, and Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Modesto, CA- Dr. Daniel Cook, Veterinarian, Arlington, VAYou feed your pet the right foods, exercise with them regularly, and practice good preventative care, but do you remember to do something daily for your pet's teeth? Can you…
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Podcast7 Q1 -Why Is Dental Health For Pets Important For Their Overall Health
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9:30Guest Veterinarians- Dr. Kipp Magnussen, Medical Director, Sylvan Veterinary Hospital, and Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Modesto, CA- Dr. Daniel Cook, Veterinarian, Arlington, VAYou feed your pet the right foods, exercise with them regularly, and practice good preventative care, but do you remember to do something daily for your pet's teeth? Can you…
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Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Laura Allison, Owner, Compassionate Hearts Mobile Veterinary Service, Lake Worth, FLDr. Tiffany Ma, Owner, Compassion Pet Hospice, Castro Valley, CAPets are family. When it is time to say goodbye to your elderly or terminally ill companion, there are ways to ensure your pet’s final chapter includes as much comfort and dignit…
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Podcast6 Q3 - What Types Of Pet Hospice Care Are Available?
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11:06Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Laura Allison, Owner, Compassionate Hearts Mobile Veterinary Service, Lake Worth, FLDr. Tiffany Ma, Owner, Compassion Pet Hospice, Castro Valley, CAPets are family. When it is time to say goodbye to your elderly or terminally ill companion, there are ways to ensure your pet’s final chapter includes as much comfort and dignit…
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Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Laura Allison, Owner, Compassionate Hearts Mobile Veterinary Service, Lake Worth, FLDr. Tiffany Ma, Owner, Compassion Pet Hospice, Castro Valley, CAPets are family. When it is time to say goodbye to your elderly or terminally ill companion, there are ways to ensure your pet’s final chapter includes as much comfort and dignit…
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Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Laura Allison, Owner, Compassionate Hearts Mobile Veterinary Service, Lake Worth, FLDr. Tiffany Ma, Owner, Compassion Pet Hospice, Castro Valley, CAPets are family. When it is time to say goodbye to your elderly or terminally ill companion, there are ways to ensure your pet’s final chapter includes as much comfort and dignit…
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Guest Veterinarians:- Kanwarjit Singh Boparai, Veterinarian, Tracy, CA - Dr. Elyse Kent, owner, Elite Cat Care, Marina Del Rey, CA One of the most common problems affecting pet owners is itching and scratching pets. Itching and scratching can make a pet miserable, the effects can be severe, and the cause may not be obvious. In previous podcasts we’…
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Podcast5 Q4 - Pet Allergies Have More Symptoms Than Just Scratching And Itching
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10:07Guest Veterinarians:- Kanwarjit Singh Boparai, Veterinarian, Tracy, CA - Dr. Elyse Kent, owner, Elite Cat Care, Marina Del Rey, CA One of the most common problems affecting pet owners is itching and scratching pets. Itching and scratching can make a pet miserable, the effects can be severe, and the cause may not be obvious. In previous podcasts we’…
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Guest Veterinarians:- Kanwarjit Singh Boparai, Veterinarian, Tracy, CA - Dr. Elyse Kent, owner, Elite Cat Care, Marina Del Rey, CA One of the most common problems affecting pet owners is itching and scratching pets. Itching and scratching can make a pet miserable, the effects can be severe, and the cause may not be obvious. In previous podcasts we’…
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Podcast5 Q2 - Ways To Tell The Type Of Allergy Your Pet Has
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8:28Guest Veterinarians:- Kanwarjit Singh Boparai, Veterinarian, Tracy, CA - Dr. Elyse Kent, owner, Elite Cat Care, Marina Del Rey, CA One of the most common problems affecting pet owners is itching and scratching pets. Itching and scratching can make a pet miserable, the effects can be severe, and the cause may not be obvious. In previous podcasts we’…
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Guest Veterinarians:- Kanwarjit Singh Boparai, Veterinarian, Tracy, CA - Dr. Elyse Kent, owner, Elite Cat Care, Marina Del Rey, CA One of the most common problems affecting pet owners is itching and scratching pets. Itching and scratching can make a pet miserable, the effects can be severe, and the cause may not be obvious. In previous podcasts we’…
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Podcast4 Q1 - What Are External Parasites And Why You Should Be Concerned About Them
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4:44Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Gabriella Varcoe, certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner and Veterinary Acupuncturist, Azusa, CADr. David Reed, owner, Reed Animal Hospital, Campbell, CAOne of the most common problems affecting pet owners is the irritating infestation of ticks, mites, fleas and other external parasites. Warm weather, long afternoons o…
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Podcast4 Q2 - What You Need To Know About Ticks And Your Pets
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9:29Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Gabriella Varcoe, certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner and Veterinary Acupuncturist, Azusa, CADr. David Reed, owner, Reed Animal Hospital, Campbell, CAOne of the most common problems affecting pet owners is the irritating infestation of ticks, mites, fleas and other external parasites. Warm weather, long afternoons o…
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Podcast4 Q3 - What To Do When You Know Your Pet Has Ticks
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8:49Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Gabriella Varcoe, certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner and Veterinary Acupuncturist, Azusa, CADr. David Reed, owner, Reed Animal Hospital, Campbell, CAOne of the most common problems affecting pet owners is the irritating infestation of ticks, mites, fleas and other external parasites. Warm weather, long afternoons o…
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Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Gabriella Varcoe, certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner and Veterinary Acupuncturist, Azusa, CADr. David Reed, owner, Reed Animal Hospital, Campbell, CAOne of the most common problems affecting pet owners is the irritating infestation of ticks, mites, fleas and other external parasites. Warm weather, long afternoons o…
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Podcast4 Q5 - What Should Do If Your Pet Won't Stop Itching
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7:02Guest Veterinarians:Dr. Gabriella Varcoe, certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner and Veterinary Acupuncturist, Azusa, CADr. David Reed, owner, Reed Animal Hospital, Campbell, CAOne of the most common problems affecting pet owners is the irritating infestation of ticks, mites, fleas and other external parasites. Warm weather, long afternoons o…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 8 Different Types of Birds for Different Types of People
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29:18A 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: DrL…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 7 Parrots, Pigeons, and Peacocks- There’s a Bird Out There For Everyone!
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29:08Today 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: DrLaurie@petliferadio.com or DrMichelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episod…
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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…
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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: DrLaurie@petliferadio.com or DrMichelle@petliferadio.com…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 4 Household Emergencies in Birds on PetLifeRadio.com
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29:29Today 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: DrLaurie@petliferadio.com or DrMichelle@petliferadio.com. More detail…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 3 Behavior Problems on PetLifeRadio.com
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25:22In 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 Rad…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 2 A Look at Illnesses in Birds as They Age and Change on PetLifeRadio.com
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31:18Dr. 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 …
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PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 50 Preview of Our New Bird Show, "Bird's Eye View"
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26:19If you’re a fan of "Wings ‘n Things" you’re also going to love our brand new bird and parrot show, "Bird’s Eye View" on Pet Life Radio! Avian veterinarians Dr. Laurie Hess and Dr. Michelle Ravich discuss more exciting bird and parrot topics in their new show! Listen to our preview, and check out Bird’s Eye View! In this week’s show, our hosts, bird…
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Bird's Eye View - Episode 1 Preventative Medical Care is for the Feathered Too, Not Just for the Furred on PetLifeRadio.com
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28:13In 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 bi…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 49 Baby Birds
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40:48Baby birds are discussed in this Podcast as Robin meets with Josee Bermingham of Hagan Avicultural Research Institute. Robin talks with Josee about their weaning techniques and the unique way they socialize their birds at HARI. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Baby Birds - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com Bec…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 48 Designing the Perfect Aviary
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31:50This week Robin is joined by Mark Moore, co-owner of Hill Country Aviaries in Austin, Texas. Mark shares some of his techniques and tips for designing, building and outfitting a great outdoor aviary. Mark is chair of the publications committee for the American Federation of Aviculture and is instrumental in publishing the AFA quarterly magazine The…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 47 All About Aviculture
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35:04Interview with an aviculturist. This week Robin is joined by Rick Jordan, noted aviculturist and co-owner of Hill Country Aviaries in Austin, Texas. Robin and Rick discuss aviculture and some of the issues facing both the breeder and companion parrot communities. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -All About Aviculture- with Barbara Heidenrei…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 46 Loro Parque Fundacion, Tenerife, Spain
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34:19After a summer of craziness and non-stop travel/work Robin had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. David Waugh from Loro Parque Fundacion in Tenerife, Spain. Join Robin and Dr. Waugh as they chat about the exciting conservation work being done at this amazing facility. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Loro Parque Fundacion, Tenerife, Spai…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 45 The Odd Pet Vet at the New England Wildlife Center
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45:37This week Robin is at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, MA. She is speaking with the director, Dr. Gregory Mertz, DVM. Dr. Mertz is also known as The Odd Pet Vet. In his practice at the wildlife center Dr. Mertz sees many companion parrots in addition to other exotic pets. During their discussion Robin and Dr. Mertz discuss common issues…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 44 Finding More Information on Parrots
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45:37Don’t know where to begin to learn more about your parrot? Robin Shewokis and Barbara Heidenreich share some of their favorite resources for parrot information. Having spent years doing their own research for information they provide a long list of trusted books, DVD’s, magazines, blogs, chat groups, internet resources, seminars and more for parrot…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 43 Party at Parrot Festival and Adventures in Animal Training
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41:57Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis share highlights of some recent travels. Robin was busy socializing with the cream of the crop of the parrot world at Parrot Festival. Barbara played with gorillas, elephants, penguins, porcupines and parrots while consulting on animal training for a zoo. Get an insiders look at two very different working wint…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 42 The Future of the Companion Parrot Community
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36:33In this week’s podcast, Robin chats with Kodi Pinnell. Kodi hails from Lindale, Texas and is a great role model for any young people who are considering parrot ownership. Kodi talks about his passion for parrots and the people who have helped him learn to be an exceptional parrot owner. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -The Future of the Co…
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PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 41 Parrot Myths and Misconceptions
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52:17Do parrots exhibit height dominance? Are scarlet macaws truly nippy? Is it safe to give parrots the cardboard from paper towel rolls? These questions and more are discussed by Robin Shewokis and Barbara Heidenreich as they explore various myths and misconceptions about parrots. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Parrot Myths and Misconceptio…
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