CARE Notes

Practical guidance for birds, reptiles and exotic animal care.

CARE Notes is where we share species-aware information, patient care guidance and useful observations for owners of birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents and other exotic companion animals.

The aim is simple: to help you notice changes earlier, ask better questions and feel more prepared when your animal needs care.

July 13, 2026

More Than a Trim: Why Regular Bird Check-ups Matter

At CARE, we recommend that many of our bird patients visit the practice approximately every three months. For some birds, these visits include practical maintenance such as shortening the nails, carefully filing the beak where needed, or reviewing and maintaining an existing wing clip. But the appointment is...
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