Avian Specialty Veterinary Services of Alaska / Resources

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Behavior/Training | General Bird Care | Pet Loss | Falconry | Medical Care | Pet Bird Groups | Wild Bird Groups | Vet School/Other Training

Behavior, Training, and General Care
Managing Your Parrot's Lifestyle	Dr. Ford's recommendations for diet, training, and reproductive behavior management in parrots. Remember, this is not a replacement for an annual physical exam or behavioral consult with an avian specialist.
Caring for Pigeons	Dr. Ford's recommendations for caring for most pet Columbiformes (pigeons and doves).
Caring for Poultry & Gamebirds	Dr. Ford's recommendations for caring for most pet Galliformes (chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasant, and other game birds).
Caring for Waterfowl	Dr. Ford's recommendations for caring for most pet Anseriformes (ducks, geese, swans).
Keeping Exotic Pets	Good information on keeping reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Loss of a Pet Bird
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement	If you are experiencing the pain of losing your feathered friend, the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counselling resources, hotline number and many other resources.
Wings of Compassion	This is a website dedicated specifically to those who have lost their feathered companions.If you are grieving the loss of a bird, please check out this website.
Alaska Bird Club	In the Anchorage area, contact the Alaska Bird Club for assistance in recovering your lost bird.
Falconry
California Hawking Club	The California Hawking Club is the largest state falconry group in the US. They hold their annual meet around the second week of January. Their website contains a lot of useful links for veterinary care and other services. Their quarterly newsletter is second to none in visual quality.
North American Falconers Association	NAFA is the national falconry group. Annual meets are held at various locations in the US, usually in mid-November. If you are a serious falconer, you should seriously consider joining.
Northwoods Falconry	A great place to shop for falconry equipment and supplies.
Medical Care / Emergencies
Finding an Avian Veterinarian
National Animal Poison Control Center	This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction -- Vet Med Library, UIUC	A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
Pet Bird Clubs & Rescue Groups
Alaska Bird Club	ABC holds monthly meetings and periodic seminars to educate bird owners and provide a network for trading knowledge. They also rescue lost pet birds. They are based in Anchorage, Alaska.
Anchorage Chapter of Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC).	This organization helps find new homes for pet birds. They also host classes and educational seminars to train new and experienced bird owners. If you live in Anchorage and have a bird, check them out!
Gabriel Foundation	These folks are great! Very dedicated to the education of veterinarians and bird owners. Purchases from their store help fund their work!
News & Research
ASVSA News, Stories, and Photos	This is Dr. Ford's official blog area of the website.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service	The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
West Nile Virus	This site is maintainted by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
Wikipedia	A quick reference guide to many species of birds and just about anything else!
Veterinary School and other Training Opportunities
Veterinary Schools in the US	This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
American Veterinary Medical Association	This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.
Association of Avian Veterinarians	The AAV is like the American Medical Association for bird doctors! You can look up avian veterinarians across the US by state and city too.
Wildlife
Find Help for an Injured Wild Bird	This links to our listing of rehabilitators in Washington and Alaska as well as links to national rehabilitation organizations.