Browse by: Brian Speer, DVM

Eye problems in a Blue Front Amazon

Brian Speer, DVM

Hallo again. A few weeks ago I posted a couple of questions about my 30 year-old blue-front Amazon hen’s eye - she was diagnosed by the vet with uveitis and treated with antibiotics,...

Amazon with Changes in Droppings

Brian Speer, DVM

My BF Amazon, 16 years old, has always had normal feces -- solid dark "core", slightly off-white urates, and some "water". His first evacuation of the morning -- a large one -- always has more...

Keel Billed Toucan Questions

Brian Speer, DVM

Good afternoon all. We are new to this group and would really appreciate any help we can get.

We recently relocated to the Republic of Panama. We are situated in the mountains about midway in...

Budgie with coccidia

Brian Speer, DVM

My Question:  I have a three month old budgie who has been diagnosed with coccidia. My avian vet has seen him and prescribed baycox and baytril. I have used the baycox as follows: 2 days on, 5 days...

Egg laying problems in a Blue Crowned Conure

Brian Speer, DVM

My 15 year old blue crowned conure, Dookie, is laying eggs again. She’s been doing this for the last few years and it always happens around summer. I’ve noticed her eating all of her wood toys so I...

Cockatiel with lump at tail base

Brian Speer, DVM

Dear Dr.Speer,

My 20 year old cockatiel has developed a small lump on his back near his tail which I first noticed three weeks ago. I have been keeping a check on it and as it has enlarged...