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Dear Administrators of AA
Thank you for the warning at the top of this section that informs people not to utilize this forum as a substitute for avian advice. If the demeanor of a bird changes, if they are bloated, change in poop, not eating, fluffed feathers, etc, then the first thing the owner should do is go to an avian vet or emergency animal hospital. BIRD OWNERS SHOULD NOT RELY ON AA FOR A SUBSTITUTE OR DELAY CARE WHILE POSTING ABOUT THEIR BIRD'S SICKNESS.
This section has great information for the owner of a sick bird. Is there anyway to make the warning up top larger, bolder, underlined? I am saddened by the recent passing of a cockatiel of a new member and by other threads where the owner says a vet isn't an option and turns to an online forum for vet and health advice from non-vets. There is no criticism of AA, just a request for a more prominent warning message. Also, a thank you to all members who try to direct people to a vet and give suggestions for finding, getting to and paying for vet care.
I also suggest that every pet owner identify not only an avian vet in their area but also an emergency animal hospital that takes birds. One should always have this information readily available. I know the stress of needing an avian vet in the middle of the night on a weekend when my vet is on vacation. I found the one animal hosp that takes birds. I wish I had that information on my frig rather than having to call so many places. We all love birds and treasure them , but unfortunately part of having a bird means dealing with having to pay a lot for vet care and not readily having avian vet expertise available.
Thank you for the consideration and a heartfelt hug to those who have lost their birds to illness.
Charlie's and Maximus' mom
Thank you for the warning at the top of this section that informs people not to utilize this forum as a substitute for avian advice. If the demeanor of a bird changes, if they are bloated, change in poop, not eating, fluffed feathers, etc, then the first thing the owner should do is go to an avian vet or emergency animal hospital. BIRD OWNERS SHOULD NOT RELY ON AA FOR A SUBSTITUTE OR DELAY CARE WHILE POSTING ABOUT THEIR BIRD'S SICKNESS.
This section has great information for the owner of a sick bird. Is there anyway to make the warning up top larger, bolder, underlined? I am saddened by the recent passing of a cockatiel of a new member and by other threads where the owner says a vet isn't an option and turns to an online forum for vet and health advice from non-vets. There is no criticism of AA, just a request for a more prominent warning message. Also, a thank you to all members who try to direct people to a vet and give suggestions for finding, getting to and paying for vet care.
I also suggest that every pet owner identify not only an avian vet in their area but also an emergency animal hospital that takes birds. One should always have this information readily available. I know the stress of needing an avian vet in the middle of the night on a weekend when my vet is on vacation. I found the one animal hosp that takes birds. I wish I had that information on my frig rather than having to call so many places. We all love birds and treasure them , but unfortunately part of having a bird means dealing with having to pay a lot for vet care and not readily having avian vet expertise available.
Thank you for the consideration and a heartfelt hug to those who have lost their birds to illness.
Charlie's and Maximus' mom