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Gut Stasis in Guinea pigs
Vet Expert Dr. Sophie Bell looks into the issue of Gut Stasis in Guinea Pigs, diagnosing, and giving advice on how you as an owner can prevent, and how it is treated.
Read more 29 Sep 2021Feather plucking, UV and D3 in indoor Birds - part five
A real-life parrot owner writes to expert John Courteney-Smith over feather plucking concerns. Read his response....
Read more 15 Sep 2021Tackling rabbit dental problems
Vet expert Dr. Sophie Bell looks into tackling dental problems in rabbits. She explores causes, the most common symptoms, the main preventative methods, diagnosis and treatment.
Read more 21 Jul 2021How to choose the correct lighting for your bird - part four
Not all lamps are the same, regardless of their name or marketing. It is completely legal to sell ‘full-spectrum’ or ‘daylight’ lamps, be they tungsten, fluorescent or LED, that cannot produce UV.
Read more 21 Jul 2021Fighting feather plucking in parrots
Feather plucking is a worry for parrot owners. Dr Sophie Bell discusses causes, prevention and treatment
Read more 2 Sep 2021Calcium, magnesium and UV and preventing feather plucking in birds - part three
UV exposure, calcium and magnesium can support your parrot's body in a range of ways.
Read more 6 Jul 2021Parrots and Aspergillosis
Vet expert Dr. Sophie Bell discusses the issue of Aspergillosis in Parrots. She explores causes, the most common symptoms, the main preventative methods, how it is diagnosed and then treated and prevented.
Read more 14 Jun 2021The benefits of UV lighting for birds - Part two
Birds can see within the UV spectrum, which helps with food identification, choosing a mate, plumage and health.
Read more 9 Jun 2021The importance of UV lighting for birds - Part one
Lack of UV lighting for parrots can lead to health problems, including feather plucking. We explore light importance in the first of a series of articles.
Read more 19 May 2021Getting to grips with Gut Stasis
Vet expert Dr. Sophie Bell discusses the issue of Gut Stasis. She explores causes, the most common symptoms and the main preventative methods.
Read more 17 May 2021Foster Bird insurance from Exotic Direct
If you've fostered a bird from Birdline or All Star Parrots then our Foster Bird policy is designed for you
Read more 14 May 2021How to groom a rabbit
Grooming is an important part of your rabbit's care regime, and should include eye, ear, teeth and bottom care. Learn what to do and how in our article.
Read more 5 May 2021