Sally Blanchard Consultations

Did you know that we here in Greeley Colorado have local access to two of the best companion bird resources in the United States? We have worked closely with Susanne Cochran at Avalon Aviary for years and now we are very pleased to announce a partnership with well-known parrot behavior consultant and author, Sally Blanchard!

As the editor of the Companion Parrot Online Magazine and a long time writer and columnist for Bird Talk Magazine, Sally is known for her logical and practical parrot information. She has an information-packed website that is dedicated to helping people have the best companion parrots possible.

Sally will be available at West Ridge on Thursday afternoons for Question and Answer sessions starting at 3pm. At that time she will answer any questions you have about the behavior of your parrots. Her advice will be tailored to your individual needs. Sally has been successful in helping hundreds of people with her behavior consultations and her expertise includes help with biting and aggression, excessive screaming, fearful and phobic behaviors, feather destructive behaviors, over-bonding and sexual behaviors, and issues involving food rigidity and converting parrots to a healthy diet. Sally will also being doing individual in-depth consultations at West Ridge Animal Hospital for people who feel that they need more information that is specific to their lives with their parrots.

Please call West Ridge Animal Hospital at 970-330-7283 to reserve your spot. These consultations will be held EVERY Thursday at 3pm.

FDA Issues Online Pet Pharmacy Advice

The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has released a new brochure concerning online pharmacies:

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If you’ve ever searched online for prescription pet medicines, you’ve no doubt seen eye-catching, attention-grabbing claims. They sound convincing in their promises of convenience and lower prices. But are these claims really true? read more...

The Gabriel Foundation in Need of Your Help

The Gabriel Foundation, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) parrot welfare organization, is in dire need. Recently, they were called in to assist in the rescue of over 40 birds from a condemned home in Pueblo, CO. It was a bad scene and now they need our help.

From the The Gabriel Foundation website:

"On January 22, the surviving Pueblo Flock of 42 birds (39 macaws and 3 cockatoos) were transported safely from the Pueblo Community Animal Shelter to The Gabriel Foundation headquarters in Denver. Special buildings were constructed in record time for them to be housed. The birds are getting settled into their new quarters with big, clean cages, fresh food, toys, medical attention and loving care."

Read more and learn how you can help our feathered friends at www.TheGabrielFoundation.org

Did You Know?

West Ridge Animal Hospital is one of the leading avian care providers in Northern Colorado; our services even include specialty bird diets. Our philosophy is to always emphasize proper bird care/husbandry and client education, while providing the most humane, respectful, pain-free care possible. At West Ridge Animal Hospital we care for your pet as if they were our own.

Dr.Combs has been specializing in companion bird care for over 15 years and caring for the birds of Greeley for the past 8 years. His love for birds started as a youth which naturally led him to volunteer at a raptor center where he got his first taste of administering care to injured birds. His interest continued to grow through his pre-vet training at a clinic that treated exotic animals and continues to grow today. In addition to providing primary veterinarian services to several local aviaries, including Avalon Aviary in Loveland, Dr. Combs belongs to the Association of Avian Veterinarians, attends annual continuing education classes to learn the latest in ornithology, and reads of the latest on bird care in trade publications. Dr. Combs puts forth this effort, to continually hone his skills as an avian specialist because of his commitment to your avian companions. Dr Combs combines his veterinary acumen with his genuine concern and love for our feathered friends- just ask Captain his Hahn's Macaw & Cleopatra his African Grey- to provide your companions the best compassionate care possible.