<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[MBVC ]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:35:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.birdvetclinic.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Microchipping Avian Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know a microchip is the only way to prove that a bird is 100% yours? ]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/microchipping-avian-patients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f7746418318a8f7e7e80c</guid><category><![CDATA[Routine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_08f9b32aa58d45138a77806338e82976~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_621,h_437,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knemidokoptes (Scaly Face Mites)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knemidokoptes (more commonly known as scaly face or scaly leg mites) usually affect birds with compromised immune systems, as well as young birds. ]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/knemidokoptes-scaly-face-mites</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1933da3455402997514df3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:43:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_2cf7a2f9148246be8e756c57fc98f888~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Disease in Pet Birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerned about heart disease in your bird? Discover symptoms, diagnosis and treatment from experienced avian vets in Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/heart-disease-in-pet-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6948a4fecd28170851f5c315</guid><category><![CDATA[Diagnostics]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:46:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_3405f7fda0b94188b5d983637f3915d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fluoroscopy in Birds – Real-Time Imaging at Melbourne Bird Vet]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Melbourne Bird Vet, we are proud to offer advanced fluoroscopy imaging - a powerful diagnostic tool that allows our avian veterinarians to view your bird’s organs and body systems in motion and in real time.]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/fluoroscopy-in-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6904262752e873f69d317f5d</guid><category><![CDATA[Diagnostics]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:09:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_4834d8ee666b4760a4fe300ba58309e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to be prepared for Avian Influenza (H5N1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last update for this post: 24/12/2024 (as of this update, H5N1 is not yet in Australia) What is avian influenza? The avian influenza viruses (AIVs) belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae and are highly contagious diseases of birds. There are several viruses that belong to this group and are classified as high pathogenic (HPAI) or low pathogenic (LPAI) based on their ability to cause disease in birds. Viruses that at LPAI may cause minimal disease, while HPAI strains can cause widespread sudden...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/_h5n1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6769ffd7d361a658c70c8815</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:30:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_6ffda265f0b84be8b3eb057fe38bc975~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Matthew Gosbell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reducing Egg Laying in Pet Parrots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excessive egg laying is a common condition in pet parrots, particularly with cockatiels. Laying eggs is not a problem, but when a bird is not healthy enough to do so, or when they lay an excessive number of eggs, they can become egg bound. When a bird is egg bound, she will usually require hospitalisation, medication, and possibly surgery to remove the bothersome egg. It is important in these birds that we reduce the number of eggs they lay in the future to prevent a reoccurrence. The main...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/reducing-egg-laying-in-pet-parrots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f24edef6598bc0f05bca2a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:43:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_779300196d9d4258b42360a804b56ee7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Hazards for your Bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[PTFE and/or PFOA (E.g. Teflon) Birds are susceptible to PTFE toxicosis from overheated cookware or microwavable items that are heated at a high enough temperature to release toxic fumes into the air. Common items with PTFE and/or PFOA are non-stick pans, cake tins, air fryers, microwavable popcorn bag linings, some heaters and hair dryers. Ensure your kitchen is well-ventilated and that any PTFE &#38; PFOA items are never left to burn or used at an extreme heat. Some owners opt to use their air...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/potentialhazards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c5612bf404170315e3b256</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:50:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bdecbb4a66ac4eb9a4ba1149c2bd5e66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormal and Overgrown Beaks in Birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birds use their beak to eat, climb, chew, balance, preen and carry small objects. It is an important part of their anatomy, and taking caref]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/abnormal-and-overgrown-beaks-in-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65bde9ebfc95640c00b28351</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_72145043a32d429a9f9d05966e3ad391~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Finches (including Canaries)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best diet for finches includes finch seed, pellets and vegetables, and small amounts of fruit or nuts as a treat. ]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-finches-including-canaries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6556edcc89cc014595fa1f05</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:49:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_19c2f6cc98f74c1081a64affa90faf5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Pet Pigeons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best diet for a pigeon includes pellets, vegetables, whole grain and a small amount of seed, fruit and insects.]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-pet-pigeons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654d839e5d9ca6c9263e67bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 01:16:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_3c177adfc4f34a16b67d900716c06a78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_717,h_417,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Cockatoos ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cockatoos can include: Galahs, Black Cockatoos, Sulphur Crested, Gang-Gang, Pink Cockatoos &#38; Corellas,   A common mistake in caring for cockatoos is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein and many essential vitamins and minerals. A cockatoo fed entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabetes. The best diet for a cockatoo/galah includes pellets, fruit, vegetables and...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-cockatoos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65374a82c06492c786b10671</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_ffca9cc3369a4a158eb17c4f36f148e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Cockatiels]]></title><description><![CDATA[A common mistake in caring for cockatiels is to feed too much dry seed.  Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein and many essential vitamins and minerals.  A cockatiel kept entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabetes.  The best diet for a cockatiel includes pellets, fruit and vegetables and small amounts of seed as a treat.  The diet we recommend be fed: High quality cockatiel pellets These...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-cockatiels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">653747acbf5e122917dbc87b</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:31:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_801ac1a7dbfb4f63a11e09889b7ca4fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Eclectus Parrots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diet for Eclectus Parrots   For any bird species we can make general diet recommendations but ‘one size does not fit all’ and a diet on which one bird may thrive may not suit another. This is particularly so for Eclectus Parrots who are a tropical species that have a complex breeding behaviours where the females may remain sedentary protecting a nest site for up to 11 months of the year, while males will range widely around the rainforest for fruits and berries. They regurgitate these foods...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-eclectus-parrots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6537299b9f0495af78d7ddef</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_44827a52b98b46c3a7f5ba34b178ea36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Budgerigars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A budgerigar kept entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabe]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-budgerigar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6537245735a973cfbec59ec0</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_8b868b4c3f3b4e27bccc0a42dec142a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Rainbow Lorikeets]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wild, rainbow lorikeets feed on nectars and pollen from flowering plants.  It would be impossible to provide this diet to a captive bird, so we must offer the foods that most closely resemble the natural diet. The diet we recommend be fed: High quality lorikeet formula (eg. Passwell or Wombaroo) These are both designed as complete diets for lorikeets.  A number or other brands exist which make this claim but many of them are little more than sugar and flour combinations.  If you are...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-rainbow-lorikeets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6537222cf2a026eefcb17650</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:49:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_23f46a874feb4c9b94f5638c6bd72c1e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_941,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for South American Parrots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazons, Macaws, Quakers &#38; Conures are South American Parrots A common mistake in caring for South American parrots is to feed too much dry seed.  Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein and many essential vitamins and minerals.  A South American parrot fed entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabetes. The best diet for a South American parrot includes pellets, fruit and vegetables and...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-south-american-parrots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65371c0e9f0495af78d7db54</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:40:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_41e1dade6ae7491880daa5d826043e51~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Fresh Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the board the most common nutritional problem that we see at MBVC is birds being fed all seed diets. This can be harmful in itself as an all seed diet is low in vitamin A &#38; a range of other vitamins and trace elements; it can also lower a bird’s immunity and overall ability to fight other diseases. To ensure your bird is getting enough vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, they should be provided with fresh, clean vegetables daily. Feed a range of vegetables across the year to ensure a...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/the-importance-of-fresh-food</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64f17744362527e2fb69e58b</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_709071ab626b4eadbc02431efbe773a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_470,h_387,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet for Asian Parrots (Asiatics)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandrines, Indian Ringnecks, Malabars &#38; Mustache Parrots are all Asian Parrots A common mistake in caring for Asian parrots is to feed too much dry seed.  Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein and many essential vitamins and minerals.  An Asian parrot fed entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabetes. The best diet for an Asian parrot includes pellets, fruit and vegetables and smaller...]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/diet-for-asian-parrots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64f1755bbc16023453bbd83b</guid><category><![CDATA[Diet for Birds]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:30:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_778875ebc9544d0c9c09e61d23f8aef0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instructional Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instructional Videos on how to give medications to your pet bird]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/instructional-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64f165ecedef74c88a6dd5b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Instructional Videos]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Cw3rHEODFk4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Metal Toxicity in Birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toxicity from heavy metals can occur when birds ingest substances that contain lead, or high amounts of zinc or copper.]]></description><link>https://www.melbournebirdvet.com/post/heavy_metal_toxicity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e95999c4458ce641a80f6c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 01:47:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afbb43_86b10cc3c8e34620be5f264a96c05995~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MBVC</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>