Bird Vet in Charleston, SC

We treat all kinds of birds, from macaws to finches. At Exotic Vet Care in Charleston, SC, we recommend biannual physical exams and parasite screens for all our bird patients to ensure they're staying healthy. To make bird care easier and more affordable for our clients, we offer the Bird VetCare Package that includes all the most essential services.

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Signs of a Health Emergency in Birds

While some cases require urgent treatment, most after-hours concerns are best evaluated by our experienced team. Rather than going to an emergency clinic, the best thing for you and your pet is to come see our specialists at our next available appointment. If no appointments are available, we offer Emergency Admission Mon-Saturday beginning at 8am.

Signs your bird may need veterinary care. Click here to book the next available appointment with us:

Sitting at the bottom of the cage rather than perching
Fluffed up or persistently ruffled feathers
Weight loss
Decreased appetite or not eating
Closing/squinting of the eyes
Discharge from the eyes, ears, mouth, and/or nose
Difficulty breathing or tail bobbing
Sleeping more than usual
Loose droppings, blood in droppings, sudden stool changes

Signs your bird may need emergency after-hours veterinary care:

Straining to pass an egg for 12+ hours (if less, wait to see us)
Major trauma or severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
Unconsciousness
Heavy or consistent open-mouth breathing
Active seizures

Save with the Bird Vetcare Package

Includes everything your bird needs to give them a great life

Comprehensive Health Checkup

Fecal Analysis

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Infectious Disease Screens

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

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. There is a vaccine available that can be given to young birds, but all birds should be screened..
Pacheco’s Disease (Herpes): Herpes attacks the liver in birds.
Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease Virus: This disease causes feather abnormalities and immune system suppression.

Nail Trim

With our Bird VetCare Package, you receive $842 worth of care for only $620.

Click the link below. From that page, click the blue "Other Visit" box on the right and select your VetCare Package from the "Appointment Type" drop-down menu.

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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 $80)
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, Cherry, or Scratchpay, and no coupons or other discounts can be applied

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What to Expect At Your Bird's Wellness Visit

The treatments and services below are what you can expect when you bring your bird in for their routine wellness visit.

New pet exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC, suggested disease screens
6 Month exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis
Annual exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/Blood Chemistry Panel
Senior exam - Just like the annual exam, and we also recommend imaging (radiographs, ultrasound or CT) to screen for internal disease

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.

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: