birbsRcool
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So, for annual checkups and other things, I know this vet place; they say they take in exotics more than your usual cat or dog, but aren't specifically avian. Can I take him THERE?
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What vet?
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An exotics vet will not necessarily be a specialist in birds, and may miss things that an avian vet will pick up on. I would lean toward an avian vet if you have one that you can go to - even for the routine things. If an avian vet isn’t an option, some vets will have an avian that they can consult with remotely. https://www.aav.org/page/FindAVet2/Find-A-Vet-Search.htm This is the link that I used to find an avian vet. Unfortunately my closest is a couple hours away so it’s an expedition every time we go 
. I also phoned around locally to find a local vet that has an avian contact that they can use (in case of emergency).
. I also phoned around locally to find a local vet that has an avian contact that they can use (in case of emergency).
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An exotics vet will not necessarily be a specialist in birds, and may miss things that an avian vet will pick up on. I would lean toward an avian vet if you have one that you can go to - even for the routine things. If an avian vet isn’t an option, some vets will have an avian that they can consult with remotely. https://www.aav.org/page/FindAVet2/Find-A-Vet-Search.htm This is the link that I used to find an avian vet. Unfortunately my closest is a couple hours away so it’s an expedition every time we go
Oh sorry about the distance
the exotics vet i was talking about is less than a minute away I think there's an avian one close to us, according to MyRightBird locator, the one you used didn't let me change my country for some reasonAnd what do you mean for avian contact? Like a phone number?
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Exotics in a pinch, but absolutely avian if you want the best for your bird and it is an option.
Exotics are sometimes the only option but they don't have the same training or equipment at all.
I had to take Noodles to an exotics vet for maintenance for a few years because the closest avian vet was 5 hours away-- but in an emergency, I would have driven it and if I had the choice, I would have driven up to 1.5-2 hours ( 1 way) just for maintenance with an avian vet...I currently have to drive about 45 minutes to one...which is way better than 5 and he knows SO much more than the exotics vets I saw in the past...and not all of them were bad, but some really were.
Exotics are sometimes the only option but they don't have the same training or equipment at all.
I had to take Noodles to an exotics vet for maintenance for a few years because the closest avian vet was 5 hours away-- but in an emergency, I would have driven it and if I had the choice, I would have driven up to 1.5-2 hours ( 1 way) just for maintenance with an avian vet...I currently have to drive about 45 minutes to one...which is way better than 5 and he knows SO much more than the exotics vets I saw in the past...and not all of them were bad, but some really were.
Avian contact as in a exotic vet who finds himself in over his head, and needs expert specific avian help. Honestly, try to find a vet who actually holds accreditation specifically on birds. WHen faced with some of the more out there things that can happen to parrots, I would not trust any vet except an accredited or certified one. Hence the acronym CAV. An honest vet will let you know what his certifications are, and put you in contact with a real CAV.
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I feel very lucky now, considering how many vets are close to me :09: And according to MyRightBird locator ( https://myrightbird.com/locator#) (you switch from "birds for adoption" to "avian veterinary care" I find lots of vet clinics that take care of other animals bt are also avian ( myrightbird also has a good bird quiz for bird owners and bird owners to be, https://myrightbird.com/ ) Are those vets acceptable?
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