Bird Vet in Charleston, SC

We can treat all kinds of birds, from parrots to finches. At Exotic Vet Care in Charleston, SC, we recommend bi-annual physical exams and parasite screens for all our bird patients to keep them healthy. To make bird care easier for our clients, we offer a Bird VetCare Package that covers all their most essential services.

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Includes everything your bird needs to give them a great life

Comprehensive Health Checkup

Fecal Analysis

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Infectious Disease Screens

We can screen your bird for chlamydiosis (parrot fever), polyoma virus, herpes, and other contagious and serious illnesses.

Chlamydiosis (Parrot fever): This disease causes severe illness in birds that can be passed on to humans.
Polyoma Virus: This virus causes severe systemic disease in birds, but there is a vaccine available that can be given to young birds.
Pacheco’s Disease (Herpes): Herpes attacks the liver in birds.
Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease Virus: This disease causes feather abnormalities and immune suppression.

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With our Bird VetCare Package, you receive $745 worth of care for only $585.

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Package Add-Ons

Wing Trim: ($10 save $12)

DNA Sexing: ($40 save $60)
Knowing your bird’s gender is very important. It can save valuable diagnostic time if your bird becomes ill, as reproductive complications are a major concern for females.

Microchipping: ($30 save $20)
Microchip identification is a safe and highly effective means of identifying your pet. It enables lost pets to be reunited with their owners. You will register your pet’s microchip online.

Blood Chemistry Panel: ($140 save $40)
Blood chemistries can reveal any issues related to tissue and internal organ dysfunction and help to detect diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, and other disorders.

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Disclaimer:

Our VetCare Packages are for healthy pets only
Because the VetCare Packages are already discounted, they cannot be purchased with CareCredit or Scratchpay, and no coupons or other discounts can be applied

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What to Expect with Bird Wellness Visits

Below are the treatments/services you can typically expect when you bring your bird in for their routine wellness visit.

A Comprehensive Blood Panel which includes:
- Complete blood count or CBC to screen for anemia, dehydration, infection, inflammation and blood parasites
- Blood Chemistry Panel or Internal Body function test for organ dysfunction like diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and other disorders.
A Fecal Analysis to screen for harmful internal parasites or worms and/or bacteria/yeast

Transporting Your Bird to Our Clinic

FOR YOUR BIRD’S SAFETY, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO FOOD OR WATER IN THE CARRIER!

To safely and comfortably transport your bird, small plastic kennels (like for cats) and/or collapsible metal cages (with or without a perch) with a towel, newspaper or paper towels on the bottom work great. Individual carriers for each bird also makes caring for them easier. (acrylic cages are attractive but not ideal for transportation).

Remove any food and water from your bird’s cage before securing it, and place paper towels inside to absorb urine and, if needed, monitor fecal output.

Signs Your Bird May be Having a Health Emergency

If you’re not familiar with a bird’s behaviors and what they say about their health, you might not notice there’s anything wrong until the problem becomes much more severe. Call our hospital at (843) 216-8387 if you notice any of the following:

Sitting at the bottom of the cage instead of perching (weakness)
Feathers are ruffled up
A very pronounced keel bone
Not eating
Closing/squinting of the eyes
Discharge from the eyes, ears, mouth, and/or nose
Difficulty breathing
Tail bobbing
Sleeping more often
Loose droppings
Blood in droppings
Sudden color change in stool or urine

Common Bird Diseases and Conditions

Some of the more commonplace health conditions we see in birds of all kinds include:

Malnutrition
Obesity
Hormonal issues

If you ever suspect your bird is unwell, call us right away at (843) 216-8387!

Care Sheets and Handouts

Below are some useful resources to help you provide the best care for your bird: