animalINSPIRED Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I am still doing research to make sure an african grey is right for me! I was wondering what vet care is required for CAGs every year and about how much you can expect to spend on NORMAL vet care every year (not inlucing emergencies!) Thanks in advanced!
judygram Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 They should have a well check every year, the cost varies from vet to vet but expect to pay several hundred if you include blood work.
animalINSPIRED Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 What blood work is needed? How much is it without bloodwork? And does anybody know of any avain vets around Fishers, Indiana?
animalINSPIRED Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 What blood work is needed? How much is it without bloodwork? And does anybody know of any avain vets around Fishers, Indiana?
Eckobird Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 It all depends, anything could happen where you would need some blood work and I agree its the most expensive thing!! When I took Ecko to his well check for the basics like gram stain, culture and sensitivity test and something else I forgot, it cost $200. We went for a follow up and that cost $100. They gave me a price quote for some blood tests they do on common diseases and it was about $250-$350!! I am sure every vet has different prices but let me tell you they are expensive! So be prepared! http://avianbiotech.com/Links_Vets.htm Heres a link to search for vets in your area. It would be best to call them and ask yourself the prices of vet checks on birds.
Dave007 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Veterinarians generally recommend that pet birds have an annual physical examination – which includes routine diagnostic tests, in particular, a fecal Gram’s stain, complete blood cell count (CBC) and serum chemistry panel. This can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 per year, per bird. But vet prices do vary and it may not be necessary to get all of these tests every year. Many people do this every few years. It's up to the owner.
she Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 It depends on the vet,some are more expensive than others.I was amazed the other week when my tiel got scared by a cat while out in the aviary and got a few scrapes, it was Sunday afternoon and only an emergency vet available.I was expecting a hugh bill and she only charged me £18.How good was that.She was also telling me about her own parrots who she rescued and was very confident and calm while checking Cracker out.I was impressed.Not least by the cost.my own avian vet charges about £150 for routine blood work.
Char Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 When Whisper had a well check up complete with blood work it was about $290. When she had a beak problem and they had to do pathology that visit was about the same because pathology is expensive.
animalINSPIRED Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you all for the info. I will definitely be calling around to vets around here to check prices.
animalINSPIRED Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 I checked out some of the avian vets in Indiana (I have yet to call and ask for prices though) But am wondering if anyone from Indiana has a vet they just absolutely love. I'd rather drive a little extra every year, and get a better vet!!
Char Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Where are you in Indiana. There is a fantastic Avian vet in Louisville, Ky.
animalINSPIRED Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 I'm close to Indianapolis, but we travel to kentucky a couple times a year for horse-related events, so I would consider a Louisville vet!
dhorje Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I have been keeping birds for more than a year. I have not spent a single cent on vet fee coz there isn't any avian vet in the city. Avian vets work in the zoo or bird parks in my country. They don't open clinics. And the zoo or the bird parks won't allow outside birds into their premise for the fear of bird flu. So there is no treatment for our fids. We have to keep our finger cross nothing would happen to them.
animalINSPIRED Posted July 23, 2009 Author Posted July 23, 2009 That's really strange! I hope your bird stays healthy!
Tycos_mom Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 I take my birds in for a check up every year I usually just get a gram stain done and then every 2nd year get the works I don't feel that a full blood work up is necessary every year I feed a good diet and keep them nice and clean they are very healthy and happy if I suspect that something is wrong then I will do a work up on that specific bird but with a flock as large as mine it would cost a fortune to get them all done every year it costs 55.00 just to have my vet take a look at my birds never mind treatment. If I was breeding birds I would have blood work done every year because its necessary but as far as my pets are concerned I don't feel blood work is necessary every year
animalINSPIRED Posted July 24, 2009 Author Posted July 24, 2009 That's what we normally do with our sugar gliders. We do bloodwork every other year to make sure they are healthy, unless something comes up and then they go in for immediate treatment! I have contacted someone about an 18 mnth old CAG, but he would have to ship him in order for me to get him. I'm not very familiar with the idea of shipping birds...
Spinner Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 I use Dr Lennox: Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic www.birddr.com 9330 Waldemar Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268-1134 (317) 879-8633 I heartily recommend her. Another choice, but I can't personally vouch for her is Dr Cook Cicero Veterinary Clinic 317-984-9327 I'm in the Geist area! So nice to see someone next door on the forum. Send me a PM! Dave
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