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Ashley Heslop 7/6/2018 2:21 AM

I have African Grey, I would like to have toe nails and wings clipped. Do you offer such a service, and how much do you charge for the service. Many thanks HI ASHLEY. THE COST IS R101 PER PROCEDURE, SO WINGS AND NAILS WILL BE R202. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Lois 7/6/2018 2:23 AM

Hi there. I have a sun conure and would like to find out how much it costs to have it sexed? Thank you HI LOIS THE COST OF ENDOSCOPIC SEXING (UNDER ANAESTHETIC WITH A CAMERA) IS R150 AND FOR DNA SEXING ON A DROP OF BLOOD, APPROXIMATELY R450. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Natasha Bruwer 7/6/2018 2:25 AM

Good day, my 17 Year old African Grey have a cyst like (soft loose skin) under his beak. We are not sure what it is. He still eat and drink. But he just stop being the social parrot he is. He really talk where he previously almost never stopped. I can send a photo is possible. HI NATASHA. DOES YOUR BIRD EAT A LOT OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS? A SWELLING UNDER THE CHIN IS MOST LIKELY AN ABSCESS CAUSED BY A DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN A. YOUR BIRD NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY AN AVIAN VETERINARIAN. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

ilonka macdougall 7/6/2018 2:26 AM

hi I have recently rescued a paraplegic African grey who has been living with his disability for more than 10 years. he is about 20 years old. it is due to lead poisoning. I have also noticed that his nares are completely blocked up. can you assist and will appreciate an approximate cost. HI ILONKA. OUR CONSULTATION FEE IS R398 BUT THE COSTS OF FURTHER TREATMENT DEPEND VERY MUCH ON EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT WE BEGIN THERE AND THEN DISCUSS OUR OPTIONS. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT Thank you

Natasha 7/6/2018 2:27 AM

Good day Dr Elliot, I would like to know if you would be able to neuter a male mouse and if so what would the cost be? GOOD DAY NATASHA. THE COST WILL BE APPROXIMATELY R950. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Momin 7/6/2018 2:28 AM

Hi We recently adopted a dutch rabbit from a friend The alternative to leaving her at the spca Looking for a reasonable price to have her spayed Please can you advise HI MOMIN. WE CHARGE R1500 TO SPAY A RABBIT. RABBITS ARE SENSITIVE ANIMALS AND TO MAXIMISE OUR CHANCES OF A COMPLICATION FREE PROCEDURE, WE USE COSTLY ANAESTHETICS AND ALSO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PAIN CONTROL AND AFTER CARE. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT Thanks

Tom 7/6/2018 2:29 AM

Good day Doc We have adopted a male Rex/Flemish rabbit, he is already 3 years old and spraying/marking a lot, will sterilization help with this? Kind Regards HI TOM YES, IT WILL HELP. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS LEARNED BEHAVIOUR WILL CEASE COMPLETELY BUT IT DOES DECREASE IN THE MAJORITY OF CASES. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Melissa caratens 7/6/2018 2:30 AM

Hi how much is it to spay a male dwarf hamster? HI MELISSA. THE COST IS R950. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Nicole 7/6/2018 2:36 AM

Good Day, We have an 8 month old capuchin weeper monkey. He has not had any of his injections i.e rabies etc. We are thinking of removing his k9's when he is bigger. How do we make an appointment with you, and what will we have to bring with us . Must he join us for the appointment? Kind Regards Nicole HI NICOLE. WE REGARD THE PROCEDURE OF CANINE REMOVAL TO PREVENT BITING AS UNETHICAL. THE CANINES HAVE VERY LARGE ROOTS AND THEIR REMOVAL DESTABILISES THE JAW, POTENTIALLY CAUSING COLLAPSE AND PAIN LATER IN LIFE. MONKEYS ALSO USE THEIR CANINES EXTENSIVELY IN FORAGING BEHAVIOUR AND SHOULD THE MONKEY EVER BE PLACED IN A GROUP OF OTHERS, HE WILL HAVE NO MEANS OF DEFENDING HIMSELF AND WILL BE BULLIED. RATHER, WE RECOMMEND STERILISATION AND EARLY POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING TO MINIMISE THE CHANCES OF A BITE. DR ELLIOTT

Tamera 7/6/2018 2:31 AM

Hi , im interested in taking a medical aid dor my indian ringneck gabby . HI TAMERA. CONTACT DOTSURE FOR MORE INFORMATION. DR ELLIOTT

Chrisna 4/9/2018 11:33 PM

Hi. Is it necessary to spay a female rabbit. She is Jersey Wooly 6 months. She is marking a lot, not sure if it is due to the fact that she is not spayed? How much do you charge to have her spayed? HI CHRISNA. wE RECOMMEND THAT ALL FEMALE RABBITS BE STERILISED AS CANCER OF THE UTERUS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEM. sPAYING WILL ALSO MINIMISE AGGRESSION AND MARKING. WE CHARGE R1500. DR ELLIOTT

Nadia Russell-Brett 4/9/2018 11:43 PM

Good day Would like to know what is the consultation fee for a hedgehog .Just a general check up HI NADIA. OUR CONSULTATION FEE IS R395. DR ELLIOTT

hannelie janse van rensburg 4/9/2018 11:41 PM

Good morning, What does it cost to neuter a male sugar glider? Kind Regards HI HANNELIE. APPROXIMATELY R1100. DR ELLIOTT

Marinda Roos 4/9/2018 11:41 PM

Good day, I have a 3 year old Eclectus. I just want to know do you perhaps cut their wings, claws and beak? If you do, do I need to make an appointment? Can you perhaps indicate the cost? Also, when can this happen? Thanking you in advance. Have a very nice day. Marinda Roos. HI MARINDA. WE DO, THE COST IS R100 PER PROCEDURE, SO ALL THREE WILL BE R300. PLEASE CALL US TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Jayci 4/9/2018 11:40 PM

Hi dok. Wil net hoor wat is die beste ontwurming teen wurms en parasitiese in marmosette? HI JAYCI. THERE ARE SEVERAL PRODUCTS THAT WE USE DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR SPECIFICS. DR ELLIOTT

Priscilla Blaauw 4/9/2018 11:35 PM

Do you look after parrots during holidays? HI PRISCILLA. WE DO, BUT ONLY FOR CLIENTS THAT WE KNOW SO THAT WE KNOW THEIR BIRDS ARE HEALTHY AND WILL NOT BRING IN ANY INFECTIONS THAT COULD AFFECT OUR OTHER BIRDS. SHOULD YOU WISH YOU MAY BRING YOUR BIRD IN FOR A CONSULTATION AND THEN DISCUSS BOARDING. DR ELLIOTT

Wayne Pocock 4/9/2018 11:36 PM

Hi there I have pet peacocks - can you recommend what food to feed them. They are 14 months old. Kind regards, Wayne, HI WAYNE. PEACOCKS EAT A SIMILAR DIET TO CHICKENS SO LAYING PELLETS AND MIXED FOWL FOOD ARE PERFECT. DR ELLIOTT

Elsa van Aswegen 4/9/2018 11:37 PM

I am interested in medical aid for my marmoset monkey. Where can I find out more abut that. Thanks Elsa HI ELSA. CONTACT DOTSURE, THEY COVER EXOTIC ANIMALS. DR ELLIOTT

Marie 4/9/2018 11:38 PM

Hi there I have a jersey wooly male rabbit who is about 5 months old. What are the benefits of neutering him and at what age is it best to do so? Are there many risks involved? Also, how much do you charge and do you regularly perform this kind of surgery? On another note, do rabbits need specific vaccinations? Thanks! HI MARIE. RABBITS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE ANY VACCINATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA AS MANY OF THE DANGEROUS RABBIT DISEASES ARE NOT PRESENT HERE. WE REGULARLY NEUTER BUNNIES AND DO RECOMMEND IT AS IT MINIMISES SPRAYING AND AGGRESSION. THE PROCEDURE COSTS R950 AND WE KEEP THEM OVERNIGHT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE COMFORTABLE AND EATING WELL. DR ELLIOTT

Vikun Shah 12/28/2017 1:05 AM

Dear Sir/Madam, We live in Nairobi, Kenya and recently lost our female African grey parrot of close to 23 yrs old. We would like a second opinion in terms of how she passed away/cause of death including our local Vet report Regards Vikun Shah HI VIKUN YOU CAN CONTACT US ON [email protected] FOR FURTHER ADVICE. DR ELLIOTT

Mandy 12/28/2017 1:06 AM

Hi there, do you still stock Harrison's bird food? HI MANDY. UNFORTUNATELY NOT, THE EXCHANGE RATE AND SHIPPING MAKE IT UNAFORDABLE. WE CURRENTLY USE AND RECOMMEND KAYTEE AND ROUDYBUSH (THIS IS THE NEXT BEST PRODUCT THAT WE CAN SOURCE). DR ELLIOTT

Susan 12/17/2017 11:17 PM

I am looking after two budgies which I have done many times. The male budgie is so lethargic and sleeps most of the day. He does eat but not much. He also sqeeks when he preens or his mate toutches him. I am very concerned as he looks very tired HI SUSAN. THAT BIRD SOUNDS VERY ILL AND NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY AN AVIAN VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DR ELLIOTT

Razana Adams 12/17/2017 11:18 PM

Hi there Do you know where I can get acacia gum / gum Arabic for my marmosets? HI RAZANA. WE STOCK GUM ARABIC. CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH US TO COURIER YOU SOME, OTHERWISE POP BY THE PRACTICE. DR ELLIOTT

charlotte 12/17/2017 11:19 PM

STOKSTERTMEERKAT- HELLO DR. EK HET OP DIE 21 NOVEMBER 2017 MY 4DE VOLWASSE MANNEJIE STOKSTERTJIE GEêRF DIT HET SO 2 WEKE GENEEM OM HULLE ALMAL TE LAAT "BOND" EERS WAS MIKE BAIE LIEFDE VOL. EWE SKIELIK HET HY MY HANDE AANGEVAL EN BYT MET MENING. EK KEN NIE SY AGTERGROND NIE. KAN HY WEER LIEFDE VOL WORD AS EK HOM LAAT STERILISEER? - WAT SOU DOK DOEN? ZEBULA SOEK 'N MANNEJIE VIR HULLE 2 WYFIES GEE EK HOM VIR HULLE OF MAAK EK HOM REG EN HOU HOM BY MY? DANKIE. HI CHARLOTTE. STERILISING THE MALE MAY DECREASE THE AGGRESSION TO A DEGREE BUT IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT HE WILL STOP BITING ALL TOGETHER. PERHAPS IT IS BEST FOR HIM TO GO TO THE OTHER FEMALES. DR ELLIOTT

Nadia 12/17/2017 11:20 PM

HI. Do you sterilize/"fix" chinchillas. I have 2 kits that's about 12 weeks old now and 2 adults chinchillas. I would like to get the kits sexed and then get them sterilized Please let me know I am in the centurion area. HI NADIA. YES, WE CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT. WE REGULARLY STERILISE CHINCHILLAS. CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Annette Hill 12/17/2017 11:22 PM

I have a 2 week old baby Tamarin I have to feed every few hours. I have fever blisters. I wash my hands and then use hand sanitizer before I feed him. I don’t kiss or share anything with him. What is the treatment if one was to get them? I keep him under light in cage when not feeding. I’m on Zovirax and a topical cream. This is scary, I breathed around him???? HI ANNETTE. THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT SITUATION. WE RECOMMEND THAT PEOPLE WITH ACTIVE HERPES INFECTIONS DO NOT GO NEAR MARMOSETS AND TAMARINS AT ALL. THE TREATMENT FOR HERPES INCLUDES ZOVIRAX AND OTHER MEDICATIONS BUT THESE MAY BE HARMFUL TO SUCH A YOUNG BABY. CAN YOU NOT SEND HIM TO SOMEBODY ELSE FOR RAISING? ALSO, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT EVEN WHEN YOU ARE BETTER, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO SPREAD THE VIRUS TO HIM. DR ELLIOTT

Yolande Nel 12/17/2017 11:23 PM

Help asb! My Jack Russel het my African Grey aangeval, gelukkig geen fisiese beserings. Die papegaai het heeltemal ophou praat. Wat doen ek in hierdie geval en moet ek hom veearts toe vat? Ek kry nie 'n avian vet in Centurion nie. Kan julle my asseblief helo? HI YOLANDE. IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO GET A BIRD CAUGHT BY A DOG OR CAT CHECKED BY AN AVIAN VET. THE LACK OF TALKING MAY BE DUE TO THE STRESSFUL INCIDENT OR THE BIRD MAY BE ILL. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

fransie roberts 12/17/2017 11:25 PM

Goeie dag, ek het n electus pappegaai, hy is 10 jaar oud. Sy vere is baie lelik, jy kan omtrent sy vel sien. Hy het n spoel maag en dit stink baie. Wat staan my te doen. HI FRANSIE. IT WOUNDS LIKE YOUR BIRD HAS AN INTESTINAL INFECTION. THIS MAY NEED ANTIBIOTICS. THE POOR FEATHER QUALITY IS OFTEN DUE TO VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES. ECLECTUS PARROTS NEED A DIET COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TO THE OTHER PARROTS. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING HIM IN FOR A CONSULT. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Cornel Smith 12/17/2017 11:26 PM

Good day Please help. I know this is for feedback. We live in witbank. We have a cockatiel he is 8 years old. Been to our vet twice now with breathing problems been on antibiotics. He doesn't whistle anymore and has lost weight. He is currently struggling to breath again. We want to bring him to you we need a avian vet to look at him and tell us what is wrong. He is my 9 year old sons bird. Please can you advise me as to what to do with him till we can come to you. Thank you Cornel HI CORNEL. YOUR BIRD IS VERY ILL AND NEEDS TO BE SEEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BREATHING DIFFICULTIES ARE AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

terence 12/17/2017 11:26 PM

I wid like to bring my african grey for a check up HI TERENCE. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Shereen 12/17/2017 11:32 PM

Can they get the herpes virus from being in the same room as someone who has a fever blister? Can they contract it in the air? HI SHEREEN. I PRESUME YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT MARMOSETS. THE VIRUS IS NOT AIRBORNE BUT SPREADS EASILY BY DIRECT CONTACT. DR ELLIOTT

Joel 12/17/2017 11:33 PM

Hi I have a leopard gecko female and she has not been eating for many days and is starting to become very skinny, she is not interested in the for I try feed her. I would just like to know how much it would cost to come get a look her. Thanks Joel HI JOEL. CONSULT FEE IS R385. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Jane 12/17/2017 11:34 PM

Good day I have a yellow ringneck he has a pink lump on his tummy and I am worried because it just get bigger we got him from ones with it on his tummy and now its just getting bigger please can you give me some advise Kind regards Jane HI JANE. THE LUMP COULD BE CAUSED BY MANY DIFFERENT ISSUES. WE RECOMMEND THAT SHE COMES IN FOR A CONSULT. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Fiona 11/13/2017 11:00 PM

Hi, my leopard gecko female is not eating. She sleeps most of the time. Had her with at Rynfield Vet Hosp. She received antibiotic injections for 3 days and she had some liquid injected in her as well. She still does not want to eat or drink. They said I must bring her to you guys. What is the consulting fees. What may be wrong ?HI FIONA. THERE ARE MANY POSSIBILITIES FROM IMPACTION TO INTERNAL PARASITES OR EGG BINDING. OUR CONSULT FEE IS R385. PLEASE CONTACT 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Corrie Duvenage 11/9/2017 8:22 AM

Hi Ek het 'n krinpvarkie van om en by 3 jaar. Hy het onlangs minder begin stap snags en nou sien ek een van sy agterste naeltjies is soos 'n vergroeisel..lank en dik. Verder is hy gesond en eet goed. Kan iemand my dalk help asb? HI CORRIE. VAT HOM ASSEBLIEF NA 'N EKSOTIESE VEEARTS TOE OM DIE VOET TE ONDERSOEK. DIT MAG MAAR NET 'N OORGEGROEIDE NAEL WEES MAAR KRIMPIES IS GENEIG OM KANKER TE KRY OOK. DR ELLIOTT

Courtney Mengel 11/7/2017 2:29 AM

Hi, i have a hedgehog and she seems in good condition , i just want to bring her in for a check up, what would the cost of a checkup be? Thank you. HI. CONSULT IS R385, PLEASE CALL 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Quinton 11/7/2017 3:57 AM

Hi there. I would like to know what the prices are on your foraging toys for primates please. I see you have a hanging one that looks liken it has draws that can be opened. I look forward to hearing back from you. Regards Quinton HI QUINTON. WE STOCK THE PETFAIRY RANGE OF FORAGING TOYS. YOU CAN VIEW THE WHOLE RANGE ON WWW.PETFAIRY.CO.ZA DR ELLIOTT

Reinette du Plooy 11/7/2017 2:30 AM

Hi, ons beardie is nou 11 maande oud. My dogter het per ongeluk die lig aanvergeet toe sy skool toe is. Dit lyk of sy ogies opgedroog is. Wat doen ons ? DIE BEARDIE MOET SO GOU AS MOONTLIK BY 'N VEEARTS KOM, DIT KAN BAIE ERNSTIG WEES. DR ELLIOTT

andre 11/7/2017 2:33 AM

ek het lovebirds ingekoop en weer verkoop een van die voels het positief getoets vir bek en veer virus.is daar entstof beskikbaar en kan ek die ander voels behandel.kan ek weer besigheid doen,11HI ANDRE. BEK EN VEER SIEKTE IS BAIE AANSTEEKLIK EN DIT IS 'N GROOT PROBLEEM AS JY DIT IN JOU VOELS HET. DAAR IS ONGELIKKIG NIE 'N ENTSTOF NIE EN DIE BESTE GAAN WEES OM DIE VOELS WAT IN KONTAK WAS MET DAARDIE EEN, IN GROEPE TE LAAT TOETS EN ENIGE POSITIEWE VOELS APART TE HOU. DIE VERDERE BEHANDELING IS INGEWIKKELD, STEL VOOR JY VRA 'N VOELVEEARTS OM JOU VERDER TE HELP. DR ELLIOTT

Jen Morris 11/9/2017 8:24 AM

Hi there, we have an African grey who spends the day in a large aviary outside and comes inside at night. With the recent outbreak of bird flu, is there anything we should be doing to protect him? The aviary does not have other birds in it and he no longer goes into the tree outside so does not have direct contact with wild birds though they do tend to come around the outside f the aviary where he often drops seed and food etc. HI JEN. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MINIMISE ANY CONTACT WITH WILD BIRDS, ESPECIALLY SITUATIONS WHERE THEIR DROPPINGS COULD FALL INTO HIS WATER BOWL ETC. THE BIRDS WITH THE HIGHEST RISK OF SPREADING AVIAN INFLUENZA ARE THE DUCKS AND WATERFOWL, ALSO IBISES SUCH AS THE SACRED IBIS. SO UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BRING ANY OF THESE ANIMALS INTO YOUR HOME. OTHER THAN THAT, ALL YOU CAN DO IS TO FEED HIM THE BEST QUALITY FOOD AND KEEP HIM HEALTHY SO THAT HIS IMMUNE SYSTEM IS AS STRONG AS POSSIBLE. DR ELLIOTT

MartinVan Wyk 11/9/2017 8:26 AM

Hi Een van my agterplaas hennetjies bly aan haar een voet pik en lyk of sy van die skubbe al af gebik het. Het julle dalk raad vir my? HI MARTIN. DAAR IS BAIE MOONTLIKE REDES MAAR HOENDERS KRY MAKLIK 'N VELMIET WAT DIE VOETSKUBBE BAIE LAAT VERDUK. DIE MIET KAN MAKLIK MET IVOMEC BEHANDEL WORD WAT JY BY JOU VEEARTS SAL KAN KRY. 'N SALF SOOS BACTROBAN OF F10 SAL OOK HELP OM DIE VEL TE BESKERM. DR ELLIOTT

Louise Fonternel 11/7/2017 3:24 AM

Hi Ek wil net hoor of ek kan Harrisons parrot food by julle bestel? Indien wel kan u asb vir my n pryslys epos? DUE TO THE EXCHANGE RATE, WE HAVE UNFORTUNATELY HAD TO STOP IMPORTING HARRISONS. WE RECOMMEND ROUDYBUSH AND KAYTEE AS THE NEXT BEST ALTERNATIVES. DR ELLIOTT

Sandy Meyer 11/7/2017 3:23 AM

I live in Pennington KZN And was recently told by someone from the rescue raptor centre in Caton Ridge that there is an avian vet operating out of one of the vetinary practices in Kloof. He did his studies at Ondersepoort but am unable to find which practice he owns or is from. If you can assist in would be extremely grateful due to having an African Grey that isn't well. Appears to have "asthma attacks". He's been on 2 different anti biotics but still not doing the trick Thank you Sandy DR WERNER ODENDAAL PRACTICES AT THE VILLAGE VET IN KLOOF. DR ELLIOTT

Caileigh Jayne Davis 11/7/2017 3:50 AM

Hi, please can you advise on the cost of sterilizing a male guinea pig, and if you do this on the weekends as I am JHB based and work full time, i have been advised this is the best place to come. Thanks Caileigh HI THERE. MALE GUINEA PIG CASTRATIONS COST APPROXIMATELY R1100. THE PIGGIE WILL SLEEP OVER TO MAKE SURE HE IS COMFORTABLE AND EATING WELL. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. WE ONLY DO THESE SURGERIES DURING THE WEEK. DR ELLIOTT

Belinda De Kock 11/7/2017 3:52 AM

Good afternoon. Just want to say Thank you for such an informative website. Who would you recommend, Durban KZN side, when it comes to Vet visits for a Marmoset monkey that we have just adopted. The previous family was not aware of How much attention they really need. Some of our local Vets aren't as experienced with the more exotic animals. Thank you for you help with this matter. HI THERE. DR WERNER ODENDAAL AT THE VILLAGE VET IN KLOOF IS VERY EXPERIENCED WITH MARMOSETS. DR ELLIOTT

charmaine bornman 11/7/2017 3:55 AM

Goeie more,ek het 'n african grey hy is 4 jaar oud,gisteraand het hy ewe skielik vinning begin asem haal en dit het geklink asof sy neus toe is,vanoggend makeer hy niks?Wat kan dit wees? HI CHARMAINE. ENIGE ASEMNOOD IN 'N PAPEGAAI IS 'N BAIE ERNSTIGE SITUASIE. HULLE IS BAIE SENSITIEF VIR ROOK OF ENIGIETS SKERPS IN DIE LUG. HULLE KRY OOK MAKLIK LONGONTSTEKING EN SINUS, VERAL AS HULLE OP 'N ONGEBALANSEERDE DIEET WAT BAIE SAAD INSLUIT IS. AS DIT WEER GEBEUR STEL EK VOOR JY KRY HOM ONMIDDELIK BY 'N VOELVEEARTS UIT. DR ELLIOTT

mardre 11/7/2017 3:56 AM

How much is ure medical aid for a african grey PLEASE CONTACT DOTSURE MEDICAL AID FOR PETS IN THIS REGARD. DR ELLIOTT

Zoe Haupt 8/29/2017 11:52 PM

Hi Dr , could you advise the cost to neuter two rats please. Kind regards Zoe HI ZOE. MALE RATS ARE NORMALLY IN THE REGION OF R1100. WE USE GAS ANAESTHETIC WHICH IS THE SAFEST FORM OF ANAESTHESIA AND RECOVER THEM IN INCUBATORS ETC. DR ELLIOTT

Jo-Mari 8/29/2017 11:54 PM

Good day, my African Grey is plucking all her feathers. Is there any solution for this problem or do I need to accept it? HI JO-MARI. THERE ARE OVER 100 DIFFERENT CAUSES FOR FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR, FROM DISEASES SUCH AS ASPERGILLOSIS, TO METAL POISONING, DIETARY DEFICIENCIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES. WE RECOMMEND THAT THE BIRD COME IN FOR A PROPER EVALUATION SO THAT WE CAN GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. DR ELLIOTT

Johan 11/9/2017 8:28 AM

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Riekie Higley 8/15/2017 12:45 AM

Goeie dag Ons het twee bearded dragons (+/- 1jr & 8 mde). Die een se stert/rug agter lyk of hy seer gekry het. Sal julle kan help en hoeveel sal dit kos. GOEIE DAG RIEKIE. ONS SAL MOONTLIK KAN HELP MAAR MOET EERS DIE BEARDIE ONDERSOEK. KONSULTASIE FOOI IS R385. JY KAN 012 529 8105 BEL VIR 'N AFSPRAAK. DR ELLIOTT

Belinda 8/15/2017 12:46 AM

Do you fix marmoset male monkeys, what is the cost and how does it work, and when can you do it. HI BELINDA. YES, WE DO. THE COST IS APPROXIMATELY R1100. THE MONKEY GOES HOME THE SAME DAY. THE SAFEST POSSIBLE ANAESTHETIC IS USED AS WELL AS ABSORBABLE SUTURES UNDER THE SKIN TO PREVENT HIM FROM FIDDLING WITH THE WOUND. PLEASE CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Ulisha Hemlall 8/15/2017 12:48 AM

Hi. I have a 9 weeks African grey Congo. What weaning foods can I offer her? She's quite active. GOOD DAY ULISHA. AFRICAN GREYS SHOULD BE WEANED ONTO A VARIED DIET CONSISTING OF GOOD QUALITY PELLETS (KAYTEE'S CONVERSION AND WEANING IS MY FAVOURITE), FRUIT AND VEG, MILLET SPRAY, COOKING MIX AND A TINY AMOUNT OF GOOD QUALITY SEED MIX. DR ELLIOTT

Nicole Pike 8/15/2017 12:49 AM

Hi, I am from Port Elizabeth and we have a Goffin Cockatoo as well as a Triton Cockatoo. I was wondering if you could recommend an avian vet in PE? I have checked online and it appears as though the closest is in East London (3 hours away). Kind Regards, Nicole. HI NICOLE. I AM AFRAID I DO NOT KNOW OF AN AVIAN VET IN THAT REGION. I AM MORE THAN WILLING TO ADVISE YOUR LOCAL VET ON TREATMENT AS NEEDED. DR ELLIOTT

Gerhard Briel 8/15/2017 12:49 AM

My African Grey is gebore met een been gebuig na agter. Kan dit herstel word deur n operasie?. HI GERHARD. POSSIBLY, YES. WE WOULD NEED TO SEE THE BIRD TO EVALUATE THE LEG PROPERLY. DR ELLIOTT

Jennifer Ernst 7/12/2017 1:17 AM

Hi I am looking for a baby hand reared cockatiel, preferably male. Do you have or are you aware of any breeding program? HI JENNIFER. I WILL HAVE HANDREARED COCKATIELS AVAILABLE LATER IN THE YEAR, MOST LIKELY FROM NOVEMBER. COCKATIELS BEGIN BREEDING IN THE SPRING. DR ELLIOTT

Chantelle 7/12/2017 1:18 AM

Good day. I have a dwarf hamster. I took her to the vet and she had an absess which they removed. A week later it look just as bad. What can i do to stop the absess? HI CHANTELLE. PERHAPS THE BACTERIA IN THE ABSCESS ARE RESISTANT TO THE ANTIBIOTICS OR POSSIBLY THE ABSCESS HAS BEEN CAUSED BY AN UNDERLYING TUMOR. YOU CAN GET YOUR VET TO CALL ME TO DISCUSS THE CASE. DR ELLIOTT

Nawaal 7/12/2017 1:19 AM

Hi, please advise if you are aware of any companies in S.A. which provide medical aid for Rabbits? Nawaal. HI NAWAAL. NONE OF THE PET INSURANCE COMPANIES IN SA CURRENTLY OFFER PRODUCTS FOR EXOTIC ANIMALS. WE ARE TRYING TO WORK WITH THEM TO GET ONE GOING AND WILL ANNOUNCE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE IF AND WHEN ONE BECOMES AVAILABLE. DR ELLIOTT

Natasja 7/12/2017 1:21 AM

Hello. I was wondering if your hospital neuters rats? I'm planning on getting two males and would like to have a reliable hospital to go to ☺️ HI NATASJA. YES, WE NEUTER MANY RATS AT OUR HOSPITAL. DR ELLIOTT

Reza-Marie Markram 7/12/2017 1:23 AM

Hi there. Are you guys open on a Saturday. I would like to buy Bird food. Need to choose between Kaytee, Harrisons and Roudybush HI REZA-MARIE. WE ARE OPEN FROM 9 TO 12 ON SATURDAYS. HARRISONS HAS BECOME TOO EXPENSIVE TO IMPORT WITH THE CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE. WE HAVE ROUDYBUSH AND KAYTEE AVAILABLE. DR ELLIOTT

Preshalin Richards 7/12/2017 1:24 AM

Hi i just want to know where about in Kzn can i have my sun conure and ringnecks surgically sexed?Regards Preshalin HI PRESHALIN. BOTH DR KERRY EASSON AT RIVERSIDE VET IN DURBAN AND DR ODENDAAL AT KLOOF VET IN PIETERMARITZBURG SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP. DR ELLIOTT

Cathy 7/12/2017 1:25 AM

Goeie dag. Ek het n African Grey, dit klink of hy verkoue het. Wat gee ek vir hom? HI CATHY. DIT KAN DEUR BAIE VERSKILLENDE REDES VEROORSAAK WORD. EK STEL VOOR JY KRY HOM SO GOU AS MOONTLIK BY 'N VOELVEEAARTS. DR ELLIOTT

Cobus 7/12/2017 1:26 AM

I wish to withdraw my previous message. I was worried and could only think of the pain of my bird. After my attempts I got hold of Dr Elliot who assisted me greatly late on a Friday night. Baie, baie , baie dankie. IT'S A PLEASURE COBUS. DR ELLIOTT

Cobus 7/12/2017 1:26 AM

Good evening. I currently have an emergency as my Eclectus parrot injured his wing and is in a lot of pain. I tried calling, even the emergency cellular phone number on numerous occasions. However there is no answer. I don't know what to do. As an alternative I also contacted Mayville clinic and can unfortunately only see the vet tomorrow at Proes street. I need urgent assistance please.

Elsabe 7/12/2017 1:27 AM

Middag. Is daar n betroubare veearts wat julle met volle vertoue kan aanbeveel in Johannesburg. Ek will graag my jaaroue kokketiel se naels laat knip maar het reeds n slegte stel afgetrap met n veearts wat sy veerkies aan sy vlerke amper afgeruk het ipv om dit net te knip. Hy was amper dood. Ek wil nie weer saam met my voéltjie seerkry en bloei nie, dis vreeslik!!! Baie dankie HI ELSABE. DR PERUSHAN YENKETSAMY BY BRYANSTON AVIAN AND EXOTIC ANIMAL CLINIC IS BETROUBAAR. DR ELLIOTT

Juanita Nigrini 6/8/2017 4:50 AM

Goeie dag Ek het ñ 3 maande oue nederlandse dwerg hasie. Ek wil graag sy naels laat trim kan julle dit doen? Wat sal die kostes wees? Nita HI NITA. DIT KOS R95

kelly 6/8/2017 4:51 AM

Hi i stay in durban and i have this cockatiel bird for two weeks now and i was wondering how often should i take it for its wings to get clipped and wher, for how much HI KELLY. CONTACT DR KERRY EASSON AT RIVERSIDE VET IN DURBAN AND TAKE YOUR BIRD TO HER FOR A CHECKUP AND WING TRIM. DR ELLIOTT

willa 6/6/2017 3:27 AM

hi wat is julle ure? HI WILLA. 8-5 WEEKSDAE, 9-12 EN 5-6 SATERDAE. DR ELLIOTT

Afrantha 6/6/2017 3:55 AM

We have a capuchin monkey and we will like to have a medical aid for him. We want to remove his k9 because he started to byt and sterelising him so he dus not get agresief we stay in phalaborwa limpopo. HI AFRANTHA. THERE ARE UNFORTUNATELY NOT YET ANY INSURANCE COMPANIES IN SA THAT OFFER A PRODUCT FOR EXOTIC ANIMALS. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO PUSH THIS FOR YEARS BUT NOTHING YET. STERILISING HIM IS AN EXCELLENT IDEA AND WILL HELP TO CONTROL HIS AGGRESSION. WE DO NOT PULL MONKEYS TEETH FOR SEVERAL REASONS. THE FIRST IS THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE TEETH CAN ACTUALLY CAUSE WORSE BITE WOUNDS AS THE CANINES PUNCTURE BUT THE OTHERS TEAR. THE SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY COUNCIL FROWNS UPON ELECTIVE TOOTH REMOVAL. WE HAVE FOUND THAT BECAUSE THE CANINE TOOTH AS SUCH A LARGE ROOT, WHEN IT IS REMOVED THE OTHER TEETH START TO SHIFT IN THE MOUTH AND THE JAW MAY EVENTUALLY COLLAPSE. ALL PRIMATES BITE. THE BEST APPROACH TO TAKE IS TO LEARN TO UNDERSTAND MONKEY BEHAVIOUR SO THAT YOU CAN PREDICT AND PREVENT AN

Fagriah 6/1/2017 3:39 AM

Hi. I have a 6month old Timneh African Grey. His very active and loving. He can't make sounds tho or no whistling sounds. He do make a soft chicken sound. Should we be worried there's something wrong with his throat? HI FAGRIAH. YOUNG CHICKS OFTEN ONLY MAKE SOFT SOUNDS. LEARNING TO TALK CAN TAKE UP TO 18 MONTHS. THE ONLY POSSIBLE PROBLEM IS IF HE TRULY CAN'T MAKE ANY LOUD NOISES OR HIS VOICE SOUNDS HOARSE, AS THIS COULD INDICATE A RESPIRATORY INFECTION. WE RECOMMEND A CHECKUP ONCE YEARLY FOR ANY PARROT, PERHAPS YOU SHOULD TAKE HIM TO AN AVIAN VET JUST TO BE SURE. DR ELLIOTT

Matthew 6/1/2017 3:40 AM

Hi there I've just lost two monkey due to hsv1 virus (cold sore virus) and I bought I new marmoset 4 weeks ago and he was around them for a little while I didn't know he is showing since but I wonder what does the vet treat the marmoset for medication because my vet say they going to look into what my marmoset should take HI MATTHEW. YOUR BABY NEEDS IMMEDIATE TREATMENT WITH ANTIVIRAL DRUGS. YOU ARE WELCOME TO GET HIM TO CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR ADVICE. DR ELLIOTT

Chriszelda 5/23/2017 11:56 PM

Hi Dr. How often does an African Pygmy hedgehog need to be treated for mites? I understand that Revolution cat may be used. How much should I put on him? HI CHRISZELDA. IN A CASE OF CLINICAL DISEASE WE TREAT TWICE AT 10 DAY INTERVALS. AS A PREVENTATIVE ONCE IS USUALLY ENOUGH. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO STERILISE THE CAGE AT THE TIME OF TREATMENT AND TO TREAT ALL THE ANIMALS IN THE COLONY. THE DOSE OF THE 60MG/ML SOLUTION IS 6MG/KG = 0.1ML/KG. YOU CAN SHOW THIS TO YOUR VET WHO WILL HELP YOU TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT AMOUNT. DR ELLIOTT

Preshela Pillay 5/18/2017 4:33 AM

Hi my African greys one eye keeps closing . it stays closed and then open up again. should i be concerned and what should i use.. thank you preshela. HI PRESHELA. THAT IS CONCERNING. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CAUSES FROM A SCRATCHED CORNEA TO AN INFECTION, A VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY ETC. I RECOMMEND TAKING HIM TO AN AVIAN VET OR A VETERINARY OPTHALMOLOGIST FOR A PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND MEDICATION (MANY NORMAL EYE DROPS ARE VERY DANGEROUS IN BIRDS) DR ELLIOTT

Jacomien Zwemstra 5/16/2017 4:43 AM

Goeiedag, Ons trek aan die einde van die jaar Walvisbaai, Namibie, toe. Ons wil baie graag ons budgie saamvat. Hoe kan ons hom wettig oor die grens kry? HI JACOMIEN. JY GAAN DIE STAATSVEEARTS IN NAMIBIA MOET KONTAK OM TE HOOR WAT HULLE VEREISTES IS OM DIE VOELTJIE TE LAAT INKOM. DR ELLIOTT

Pauline Schmidt 5/16/2017 4:42 AM

I have an eclectus parrot. He's recently gotten sick and I would like to get insurance for him please. Can you help me? HI PAULINE. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO INSURANCE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR BIRDS BUT WE ARE WORKING WITH A COMPANY TO DEVELOP ONE. DR ELLIOTT

Wayne Macleod 5/15/2017 7:07 AM

Dorianne I have a lady Noleen Bouwer from Springs she needs your help please. She needs to come to you I suggest for her monkey Roxy for a second opinion on an ultra sound. She has been suffering from constipation and another doctor has seen something. We want to see what you find because we are very worried. She has lost weight but we must try to get to the bottom of it please can yopu help. Many thanks Wayne. SHE IS WELCOME TO CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Tasha Joubert 5/12/2017 3:09 AM

Hi. Is there a rehabilitation centre in Pretoria for meerkats? HI TASHA. THERE ARE SEVERAL REHAB CENTRES IN JOHANNESBURG. YOU CAN CONTACT NICKI WRIGHT ON 084 514 3562

Leon Smith 4/28/2017 5:06 AM

Ek het sopas trug gekom van 2 maande in die buiteland. My ma het na my African grey "Pikkewyn" gekyk. Hy eet, drink en praat soos altyd Maar Ek kom agter hy sit met n reguit nek wat nie sy normale posisie is nie?? Dit lyk of hy heeltyd op kyk? Is dit n simtoom van n siekte, of miskien n Krop opstruksie? Is daar iets wat ek kan doen? Ek Sal hom fein dop hou en as dit nie verander nie Sal Ek hom in bring. Ek Sal enige trug voer wardeer. Baie dankie Leon. HI LEON. THAT SOUNDS SERIOUS, I WOULD RECOMMEND BRINGING HER IN. DR ELLIOTT

Eva 4/28/2017 5:09 AM

Hi, wd like to buy Harrision birdfood for my 6 months old ringneck. Can I do so online with you ? Rgds Eva KnysnaB HI EVA. WE HAVE STOPPED IMPORTING THE HARRISONS DUE TO THE TERRIBLE EXCHANGE RATE. WE DO HOWEVER NOW STOCK ROUDYBUSH WHICH IS THE NEXT BEST THING. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE SMALL PELLETS. THEY ARE R255 FOR 1.25KG. WE CAN COURIER TO YOU, PLEASE MAIL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. DR ELLIOTT

Heinrich Smit 4/28/2017 5:10 AM

I would like yo know if you have insurance for birds. If not could you help create a insurance plan . Because there is alot of bird breeders that would use your insurance. HI HEINRICH. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A PET INSURANCE COMPANY IN ORDER TO DESIGN A PRODUCT FOR BIRDS, WATCH THIS SPACE. DR ELLIOTT

Gavin 4/5/2017 12:05 AM

I would like to get some advice with regards to our Egyptian Goose that is about 4-5 months old and the way that she interacts with our dapple dachshund. When the goose was small she and the dachshund got along fine but as the goose has gotten older she has become very aggressive towards the dachshund. The dachshund is not aggressive at all and is almost submissive when the goose attacks her. Do you have any advice that you could give for the goose not to be aggressive towards the dachshund? HI GAVIN. NOT REALLY, I'M AFRAID. EGYPTIAN GEESE ARE KNOWN TO BE VERY TERRITORIAL AS ADULTS. iT MAY BE BEST TO SEPARATE THEM TO PREVENT STRESS ON THE DACHSHUND, ALTERNATELY YOU CAN DONATE THE GOOSE TO A REHABILITATION CENTRE TO BE BONDED TO A MATE AND RELEASED INTO A SAFE AREA. DR ELLIOTT

Matthew Skelton 4/3/2017 11:18 PM

Hi there I've just recently lost marmoset due to lung and Kindney failure there suspect it could of been because of herpes but there where no sores and uv lighting.I do have another marmoset can she be tested to see if she got herpes she seem fine and her self nothing change about her still really lifely and the one what we lost it been 2 week now. HI MATTHEW. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THERE IS UNFORTUNATELY NO DEFINITIVE TEST FOR HERPES IN AN OTHERWISE HEALTHY MONKEY. DR ELLIOTT

claudia 4/3/2017 11:16 PM

I had my blue and gold Macaw called Chicken with you in Jan He fell out of a 10m tree. You diagnosed Parrot Fever using the scope to see an enlarged spleen/ growth on his spleen. This was 6 weeks after the accident. he has recovered from the Parrot Fever, however he is still lame. In the XRays you couldn't conclude that he had indeed broken his spine, resulting in his lame legs, on which he can't stand any more. He is now stronger and heavier than when you saw him. What are my next steps? HI CLAUDIA. PLEASE CONTACT US TO DISCUSS CHCKEN'S CASE. DR ELLIOTT

judy 3/28/2017 12:10 AM

can u please tell me where I can buy foraging toys for my African grey in cape town the one with the draws you show is perfect whats the price. HI JUDY. YOU CAN CONTACT PETFAIRY.CO.ZA TO ORDER DIRECTLY OR WE CAN COURIER TO YOU. THE TOYS AVERAGE R350 IN PRICE. DR ELLIOTT

Isabelle 3/28/2017 12:11 AM

Hi. Please reccomend a vet where i can take my skinny pig to, he has a nasty cough and afraid that he would make the others sick, also would like to sterilize him so that he cannot breed with the other guinea pig in his cage. HI ISABELLE. YOU CAN CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Claire 3/28/2017 12:12 AM

SICK OR OLD CHAMELEON? Hi, we have had our veiled chameleon for almost 6 years now (he is captive bred and tame) he is falling off his branches now, gets startled easily (like he cant see) and in general is not well - he has always been a very strong healthy chameleon. HI CLAIRE. 6 YEARS IS A GOOD LIFESPAN FOR A VEILIE. I DOUBT THE PRINTERS WOULD BE CAUSING HIM A PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA FOR YOU TO BRING HIM IN SO THAT WE CAN SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT. DR ELLIOTT About a year and half ago we put him in the room with the 3d printing machines.. can this be the cause of him illness or is he just getting old. We would really appreciate your help Thank you Claire

Erika 3/28/2017 12:15 AM

Hi. Ek het n week terug n 2 jaar oud bearded dragon present gekry. Sy is die mooiste dingetjie. Sy weier om enige groente en\of vrugte te eet, en wil net wurms eet. Die mense by wie ek haar gekry het, het gese hulle het haar elke dag gerasperde wortels gegee en dan een keer n week wurms, en dat dit normal is dat sy maer is, want sy het vervel en dan eet hulle nie. Is dit waar? ASB, ek sal dit waardeer as iemand my kan raad gee, ek is baie bekommerd oor haar. Ek is van Krugersdorp. HI ERIKA. NEE, DIT IS DEFINITIEF NIE WAAR NIE. DIE ALGEMEENSTE REDE VIR MAARHEID IS INWENDIGE PARASIETE. EK STEL VOOR SY WORD 'N "PARASITE FLUSH" GEGEE EN GE-EVALUEER WORD VIR ANDER PROBLEME. WORTELS IS NIE GOED VIR HULLE NIE. KYK OP WWW.ANAPSID.ORG VIR VOLLEDIGE INLIGTING OOR DIEET EN SORG. DR ELLIOTT

Francesca Crivelli 3/28/2017 12:15 AM

i, I'm Francesca, an italian Vet graduated in October 2016 at the Università degli Studi di Milano. In November I passed the abilitation exam, and now I'm working in a Vet Hospital in Milan (Ospedale Veterinario San Francesco), in particular in the exotic department. I love so much unconventional animals, especially reptiles. I'm guessing if you are interested to take me as a trainee for some month. Waiting for an answer, Francesca HI FRANCESCA. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU. CONTACT ME ON [email protected] TO ARRANGE. DR ELLIOTT

Kobus 3/28/2017 12:16 AM

We are in need for gum eating by marmoset and other monkey species. HI KOBUS. WE HAVE GUM ARABIC AVAILABLE AND CAN COURIER TO YOU SHOULD YOU BE FAR FROM US. DR ELLIOTT

Helen 3/28/2017 12:18 AM

We rescued a ringneck,very neglected nervous bird,very few feathers &vet we took him to says that he thinks he plucks his feathers, but we're not sure, as we never see feathers in his cage. he started fiddling with his feathers under his wing&it started bleeding. not sure why he is doing this? nervous problem? behavioral problem? If you would like us to bring him to you so you can see him, we do not mind. Have also been told about beak and feather disease. How would i know if he has this? Helen HI HELEN. WE WOULD NEED TO SEE HIM AND POSSIBLY DO SOME BLOOD TESTS TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. IF THE FEATHERS ON HIS HEAD ARE STILL NORMAL IT IS LESS LIKELY THAT HE HAS BEAK AND FEATHER. WE HAVE A FACEBOOK GROUP CALLED BEAK AND FEATHER DISEASE SUPPORT SOUTH AFRICA THAT HAS MORE INFORMATION. DR ELLIOTT

Joyce vorster 3/9/2017 4:57 AM

I was told you might adopt a female toitoise, she is very big , I bought her to stop her being sold for food, I live on a plot but want her to go where she will be protected. Joyce vorster HI JOYCE. THANK YOU FOR RESCUING HER. WE ARE A DROP OFF POINT FOR RESCUED WILDLIFE SO YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING HER TO US AND WE WILL FIND SUITABLE PLACEMENT FOR HER. DR ELLIOTT

Lisa 3/9/2017 4:59 AM

Hi, We found two abandoned baby ducks beside the road, the one died and we are now left with only one, but it is reserved and very sad. Do you perhaps know of a place where we could take it for rescue? The duckling is yellow and black in colour, I think a Muscovy duckling from what I could gather on the internet. Would appreciate any help. HI LISA. SORRY THIS IS A BIT LATE BUT DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE THERE ARE SEVERAL WILDLIFE RESCUE FACILITIES. CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR ADVICE. DR ELLIOTT

Nerisha 3/9/2017 5:00 AM

Hello. Please can you recommend an exotics vet with experience in dwarf rabbits. I would like to neuter/spay them as well. I am based in Cape Town. Many thanks. DR WILLEMIEN VAN WYK AT TYGERBERG OR DR BERNICE VAN HUYSSTEEN AT THE BIRD AND EXOTIC HOSPITAL. DR ELLIOTT

Roxanne 3/9/2017 5:01 AM

Good morning, Kindly assist. 2weeks ago I purchased a pair of 'male' rats from a nearby pet shop to accompany my existing adult rat who recently lost his brother. I discovered yesterday that one is not male. I need to spay her as the alternative is to return her to be snake food. She is honestly about 7 weeks old. Thank you, Roxanne HI ROXANNE. WE WILL HAPPILY SPAY HER FOR YOU. CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR MORE INFORMATION, DR ELLIOTT

Helen S. Haas 3/14/2017 1:39 AM

I have been tested and know that I am a carrier of the HSV. I just had a marmoset die from HSV. Didn't know I was a carrier at the time because I have NEVER had a cold sore. I am scared to get another marmoset now because I am afraid I will pass the virus again. If I am careful with no kissing, no sharing food, etc. would it be safe for me to get another marmoset? Thanks! HI HELEN. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT. MANY PEOPLE DO GET AWAY WITH IT IF THEY ARE VERY CAREFUL BUT PERSONALLY I THINK THE RISK IS TOO HIGH. OFFERING L-LYSINE AND VITAMIN C DAILY WILL STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF THE MARMOSET AND THESE ARE ALREADY PRESENT IN THE REPTILE RESORT MARMOSET PORRIDGE. YOU COULD ALSO TAKE THESE TO LOWER YOUR RISK OF TRANSMISSION. IT'S YOUR CHOICE OF COURSE BUT AS YOU KNOW, HSV IS A TERRIBLE DISEASE IN MARMOSETS. DR ELLIOTT

Benette Bezuidenhout 3/14/2017 1:40 AM

Good day I have a bunny. His nose bled yesterday for the second time. It is in a period of two weeks and it just happens suddenly. Must I get it checked or is it just normal maybe because of the heat or he sneezed to hard? HI BENETTE. DRY AIR MAY CAUSE SLIGHT BLEEDING BUT IF IT RECURS I WOULD DEFINITELY GET IT CHECKED OUT AS IT MAY BE INDICATIVE OF SOMETHING STUCK IN THE SINUSES, A TOOTH PROBLEM OR EVEN CANCER. DR ELLIOTT Thank you

Christine 3/14/2017 1:45 AM

Goeiedag, Is dit veilig vir 'n African Grey om met Strelitzia - in besonder Strelitzia nicolai - te speel/verskeur/peusel? HI CHRISTINE. THE FLOWER SAP IS SAFE BUT THERE ARE OXALATES PRESENT IN THE LEAVES AND STEMS THAT WILL CAUSE SEVERE PROBLEMS IF THE LEAVES ARE CHEWED OR SWALLOWED. SO FOR FINCHES ETC I WOULD SAY IT'S FINE BUT NOT FOR BIRDS THAT CHEW. DR ELLIOTT

Vanessa 3/14/2017 1:46 AM

Hi, I would like to find out what Harrisons bird products you stock? And if I were to want to get some of them can they be delivered to me as I live in Margate, KZN. Regards Vanessa HI VANESSA. WE HAVE, DUE TO THE EXCHANGE RATE AND THE RIDICULOUSLY EXORBITANT CUSTOMS FEES, STOPPED IMPORTING HARRISONS AS IT ENDS UP BEING ALMOST R1000 PER BAG. WE RECOMMEND KAYTEE OR ROUDYBUSH AS BEING THE NEXT BEST PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN SA. DR ELLIOTT

Eldene 3/14/2017 1:43 AM

Good evening.My Sun Conure(18yrs)has been experiencing some sort of fit the last couple of days.He looks disorientated flaps around in his cage & falls over & then he's very weak after the episode.My other Sun passed away a couple of months ago, she was 17yrs and she presented with the same symptoms before she passed.I took him to the vet & according to the vet he sees nothing wrong with him.Pls if there is any advice that can save my baby boy,pls help.. Thank you in advance HI ELDENE. I WOULD RECOMMEND A FULL WORKUP WITH AN EXPERIENCED AVIAN VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS MAY BE A HEART OR LIVER PROBLEM, A STROKE OR MANY OTHER POSSIBILITIES. DR ELLIOTT

Christelle 1/25/2017 2:55 AM

Hi Dr Elliot Could you please give me your opinion on Nutribird vs Kaytee. I have a very fussy bird, he's been on kaytee for a few years but throws out half of the food which frustrates me as I stay in Cape Town, there is not a lot of places that stock the food and its not cheap. I tried 2 locally produced pellet mixes which caused smelly runny stool and he hated it even more. A week ago I bought Nutribird P15 original which he seems happy with. Is this a good quality food? HI CHRISTELLE. THE PELLETED FOODS THAT I RECOMMEND, THAT MY OWN BIRDS DO WELL ON ARE KAYTEE, ROUDYBUSH, HARRISONS AND NUTRIBIRD. FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT AFFORD THESE PREMIUM PRODUCTS AVIPLUS IS AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE. DR ELLIOTT

Zanne* 1/25/2017 3:01 AM

Good day! I am desperately looking for the contact details/website for the Bird + Exotic Animal Clinic in Panorama, Western Cape. I am not sure if you guys are working together but I'd thought I'd take a chance and ask because I have been unsuccessful both on Google + Facebook :( Hoping to hear back from you. Kind regards, Zanne* HI ZANNE. THERE IS A BIRD CLINIC CALLED KLAPMUTS VET, NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE ONE YOU WERE LOOKING FOR, OTHERWISE THE BIRD AND EXOTIC CLINIC IN BELLVILLE. DR ELLIOTT

Warren Parkes 1/25/2017 3:02 AM

I have a male and female hedgehog which we were given, as the owner was moving and could not take them with. We noticed the female has a bold spot starting on her back, yet we can find the quills in the cage. Can you please advice any treatment we can use. Thanks HI WARREN. SHE MAY HAVE SKIN MITES, A SKIN INFECTION, RINGWORM OR NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES. SHE NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY AN EXOTIC VET. DR ELLIOTT

Barry 1/25/2017 3:03 AM

Hi there i have a Brazilian rainbow boa and she is about 4 years old. The pair of boas have been mating and it's been around 120 days already and she has still not giving birth. Not sure if she is pregnant. Can you help. Thank you HI BARRY. WE CAN PERFORM AN ULTRASOUND SCAN TO SEE IF SHE IS GRAVID. CONTACT US FOR A BOOKING IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS. DR ELLIOTT

Hilary 1/25/2017 3:05 AM

I have had my baby marmoset for only a few days, I have read about the kiss of death and don't let anyone kiss my monkey. But I had a fever blister just after I got her and still handled her but never kissed her or let her eat anything from me. Will she be ok.? HI HILARY. WE RECOMMEND THAT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CONTACT BETWEEN ANYONE WITH FEVER BLISTERS OR CHICKEN POX AND THE MONKEY. THIS INCLUDES MAKING HER FOOD. YOU COULD EASILY TOUCH YOUR MOUTH AND THEN TOUCH HER WITHOUT REALISING IT. WE NORMALLY RECOMMEND PROPHYLACTIC ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION FOR A MARMOSET THAT HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE IN THIS SITUATION. DR ELLIOTT

Natasha 1/25/2017 3:06 AM

Hi. Is Aviplus Complete Maintenance or Nature's Nest good enough for an African Grey. Would it be better to get Roudybush or Kaytee. Also, how long must the toenails of an African Grey be before it needs to be trimmed? My parrot was on seeds but now eats aviplus and veg and now his toenails is suddenly growing and hurting my arm. HI NATASHA. ITS TIME TO TRIM THE CLAWS WHEN THEY BEGIN TO HURT YOU. AVIPLUS IS A GOOD LOCAL DIET BUT I RECOMMEND THE IMPORTED KAYTEE, ROUDYBUSH, HARRISONS OR NUTRIBIRD AS THE VERY BEST PREMIUM DIETS. DR ELLIOTT

Nikki 1/25/2017 3:07 AM

Good day. I would just like to find out if there are any pet medical aids for rabbits? HI NIKKI. UNFORTUNATELY NOT, WE HAVE TRIED REPEATEDLY TO CONVINCE THE PET INSURANCE COMPANIES TO DEVELOP AN EXOTICS PRODUCT BUT NO LUCK AS YET. DR ELLIOTT

Elza Marshall 1/25/2017 3:08 AM

PLEASE assist. I have a friend visiting from George in the Western Cape with two exotic parrots and we are trying to get hold of a product called Scatt manufactured by Vetapharm. The vets consulting rooms in the Magalieskruin/Montana area are unable to assist. We have been offered alternatives but they do not wok as well. Pease could you tell us where in the Pretoria area we could buy this product. Thank you SO much. HI ELZA. WE HAVE SCATT AVAILABLE. DR ELLIOTT

Bev 1/25/2017 3:10 AM

Good day What will you charge me to spay 3 female rabbits please ? I have been to you before with Hopscotch and Conejo :) Many thanks Regards Bev HI BEV. OUR USUAL ESTIMATE FOR A RABBIT SPAY IS APPROXIMATELY R1500. FOR SEVERAL ANIMALS WE WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE SOME DISCOUNT. DR ELLIOTT

Monique 12/11/2016 10:19 PM

Good day, do you still stock the Harrisons parrot food? HI MONIQUE. DUE TO THE TERRIBLE EXCHANGE RATE HARRISONS IS NOW ALMOST R1000 PER BAG SO WE NO LONGER STOCK IT. WE HAVE HOWEVER BEGUN STOCKING ROUDYBUSH WHICH HAS AN EXCELLENT INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION. DR ELLIOTT

Barbara Radford 12/8/2016 12:48 AM

I have rescued an injured swift bird that I need some advice for & to purchase some appropriate food quite urgently as sourcing its insect diet is proving very difficult. I would very much appreciate if you could contact me. Many thanks. Barbara HI BARBARA. WE USE HILLS A/D, AVAILABLE AT VETS TO FEED THEM BUT THE BEST WOULD BE TO GET IT TO A REHABILITATION CENTRE. DR ELLIOTT

Nathalie Henning 12/8/2016 12:49 AM

My Inian Ringneck started plucking his feathers two days ago. He is 14 months old and this is a first for me. I have had him since he was a baby as I hand reared him. Any advice would be most welcome. HI NATHALIE. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR AND ESPECIALLY IF IT STARTED SUDDENLY I WOULD RECOMMEND GETTING HIM TO AN AVIAN VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO FIND OUT WHY HE IS DOING THIS. DR ELLIOTT

Ruan 12/8/2016 12:50 AM

Good day, we have a 4 and a half year old African Grey that has been sneezing for the last 4-6 weeks. We did take her to our local vet and she received antibiotics treatment for 4 weeks. Unfortunately our vet has since emigrated and the sneezing has not stopped. What else can cause the sneezing? She is eating very well and droppings are normal. She is also not close to the kitchen and we very rarely use aerosal cans. She is also very vocal as always. Hope you can help. HI RUAN. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE SNEEZING FROM ALLERGIES TO BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL SINUSITIS. IT WOULD BE BEST TO BRING HIM IN SO THAT WE CAN TRY TO FIND THE UNDERLYING CAUSE. DR ELLIOTT

prakash 12/8/2016 12:53 AM

Hi i bought myself a Eclectus parrot she is 5 months old and im in Durban.Im looking for a medical aid scheme for her,can u recommend a medical aid company for pets..as im sure uyou are aware that vet consultations are very expensive. Thanking you in advance Prakash HI PRAKASH. UNFORTUNATELY NONE OF THE PET MEDICAL SCHEMES IN SOUTH AFRICA WILL ACCEPT EXOTIC PETS. WE HAVE TRIED REPEATEDLY TO GET THEM TO DO IT BUT THERE ARE NO PRODUCTS AS YET. THE BEST THING TO DO IS TO GO FOR AN INITIAL WELLNESS VISIT TO YOUR VET AND THEN TO MAKE SURE YOUR ECLECTUS EATS A HEALTHY ECLECTUS SPECIFIC DIET. REMEMBER, THEY NEED VERY DIFFERENT FOOD TO THE OTHER PARROTS WITH VERY LITTLE SEED AND MOSTLY A VARIETY OF FRUIT, VEG AND BERRIES. pLEASE READ UP ON THIS AS GIVING HER A HEALTHY DIET IS THE BEST AND MOST IMPORTANT WAY TO KEEP HER HEALTHY. DR ELLIOTT

Jacky Jansen 11/28/2016 9:56 PM

Hi ek het 'n baba capuchin hy is nou drie maande oud ons is van Rustenburg wil graag weet of julle monkey biscuits verkoop en of julle dit vir my sal kan courier. Dan nog iets ek wil weet op watter ouderdom sy slagtande verwyder kan word en wat die koste daaraan betrokke sal wees. Ek wil hom ook laat steriliseer wanneer is hy oud genoeg vir die prosedure and wat gaan die koste vir dit wees. HI JACKY. ONS VERKOOP DIE CAPUCHIN PAP MAAR NIE BISCUITS NIE. ONS KAN DIT COURIER AS JY WIL, BEL ONS OP 012 529 8105 OM TE REEL. STERILISEER IS 'N BAIE GOEIE IDEE, DIT HELP BAIE MET AGRESSIE. ONS VERWYDER GLAD NIE SLAGTANDE NIE OMDAT DIT BAIE SEER IS EN OMDAT DIT LANGTERMYN SKADE AAN DIE KAKEBEEN DOEN. DIE WORTELS VIR DIE SLAGTANDE IS BAIE LANK. 'N MENS MOET 'N HELE STUK VAN DIE KAKEBEEN WEGSNY OM DIE WORTEL UIT TE KRY. DIT VERSWAK DIE KAKEBEEN EN DIT KAN IN LATERE JARE KOLLAPS. APE GEBRUIK HULLE SLAGTANDE BAIE OM NEUTE ENS OOP TE MAAK AN LAASTENS, AS HULLE MET SLAGTANDE BYT OF MET HULLE AGTERTAND

Nastassja 11/11/2016 3:20 AM

Good morning, My Solomon Eclectus parrot has lost his voice overnight on Saturday. We are monitoring him, his behaviour remains unchanged, he is playing and eating, being his normal self. His droppings remain normal-looking, nothing out of the ordinary. Do you have any idea what could have caused this and what we can do to help him? We are currently giving him Camomile tea, and occasionally Protexin soluble in his water. HI NASTASSJA. VOICE LOSS CAN BE A VERY SERIOUS CONDITION. THE FIRST QUESTION IS WHETHER HE HAS DECIDED NOT TO SPEAK OR WHETHER HE ACTUALLY CANNOT MAKE NORMAL SOUNDS. NOT SPEAKING CAN BE CAUSED BY FEELING ILL OR BY A FRIGHT. TRUE VOICE LOSS IS MUCH MORE SERIOUS. THE BIRD'S VOICE BOX LIES DEEP IN THE CHEST AT THE END OF THE WIND PIPE. VOICE LOSS MEANS THAT THERE IS SOME TYPE OF BLOCKAGE THERE - AN INHALED SEED, MUCUS FROM PNEUMONIA OR MOST SERIOUSLY A FUNGUS CALLED ASPERGILLUS GROWING THERE. YOU NEED TO TAKE HIM TO A BIRD VET WHO WILL PUT A CAMERA (ENDOSCOPE) DOWN THE

Thys Schram 11/11/2016 3:21 AM

Good day I would just like to find out if there is anybody in the sinoville montana area that looks after injured abandoned wild birds. I found a young(not baby) green pigeon(papegaai duif) in my garden. it doesn't look injured but doesn't want to fly. I have cats and dogs and don't want the bird to be killed by them. HI THYS. DEPENDING ON THE ANIMAL WE HAVE SEVERAL REHAB FACILITIES THAT HELP US. CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR ADVICE. DR ELLIOTT

Elana 11/6/2016 10:52 PM

Hi we have a goffin and would like to know exactly what is the right food as in fruit that they can eat besides seed (use premium prestige )...I know what they can not as in avo ,choclolate salt ..and an a bit nervous of introducing something that may make her ill . Thank you HI ELANA. WE RECOMMEND THAT GOFFINS HAVE A DIET CONSISTING OF ABOUT 60% GOOD QUALITY PELLETS SUCH AS KAYTEE OR ROUDYBUSH AND/OR A BALANCED COOKING MIX SUCH AS THE REPTILE RESORT ONE WITH VITAMIN PACK. AVIPLUS ALSO DOES A NICE PRODUCT. WITH THAT SOME SEED (MIXED GRASS SEEDS, PUMPKIN, SAFFLOWER ETC - NOT SUNFLOWER) AND VEG AND SOME FRUIT. AVOID ONION FAMILY, AVO (DEADLY) ETC. THERE IS LOTS OF INFO ON THE NET REGARDING SAFE AND TOXIC FRUIT. DR ELLIOTT

Celia 11/6/2016 10:54 PM

Hi. Just about this site and it seems wonderfull and helpfull. I have a mini pot belly pig. She is very stubborn to drink water. We have moved and the water here at our new house is very limey (kalk). She got heatstroke the other day and it was hectic!! Calle the vet and had her under a fan an wet towels, everything. Dr suggested Pro-lyte and she loves it. So, my question, can I keep on giving it to her in diluted doses or can you suggest something else? Please??? HI ELANA. ITS FINE TO KEEP GIVING HER PROLYTE, BUT I WOULD MAKE IT UP HALF STRENGTH, IF YOU ARE OFFERING IT EVERY DAY. HAVE GOOD FILTERED WATER AVAILABLE TOO. DR ELLIOTT

Luanne Davies 10/25/2016 12:19 AM

Dear Sirs, We have a lady peacock that has landed at our premises, obviously loves it and have not left. She has been here for at least two or three months now. We were thinking of getting her a male mate as we also have two ducks now and she seems lonely. Before we buy a male though, what do we do to keep it here? Do we have their wings cut? Obviously we will leave her as she has obviously decided to stay. We just dont want to buy a male and then it leaves immediately? HI LUANNE. JUST REMEMBER THAT PEACOCKS ARE VERY NOISY AND MAY UPSET YOUR NEIGHBOURS. IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP HIM CAGED FOR THE FIRST WEEK OR SO. TRIMMING THE WINGS WILL BE NECESSARY BUT THEY CAN ALSO CLIMB FENCES SO MAY STILL EACAPE. THERE IS A PROCEDURE KNOWN AS PINIONING WHERE THE TIP OF ONE WING IS SURGICALLY AMPUTATED BUT THIS IS A VERY AGGRESSIVE PROCEDURE IN AN ADULT BIRD. WING TRIMS WILL HAVE TO BE CHECKED EVERY FEW MONTHS AS THE FEATHERS RE-GROW. DR ELLIOTT

Jodene 10/25/2016 12:20 AM

Hi, I have a 3 week old baby lovebird that is struggling to defecate. It pushes but nothing comes out. Is there something I can do? Regards HI JODENE. YOUR BIRD NEEDS TO SEE AN AVIAN VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. DR ELLIOTT

Charne 10/18/2016 1:50 AM

Hi I have a male tenrec who has a swollen toes on his front feet (both of them), I cant tell if it is an infection. He eats and walks fine. HI CHARNE. WE WOULD NEED TO SEE HIM IN ORDER TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT US FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

farhan 10/17/2016 3:03 AM

Hi there trust that you are well. Needed to know if i should bring my 11 wks Congo African Grey parrot in for a check- up please...he's not eating as he used to refuses to eat turns around doesn't want to open his mouth am a bit worried if hes sick or.... Please kindly advise. Thanking you Kindly.HI FARHAN. YOUR PARROT MAY JUST BE WEANING BUT A CHECKUP IS A GOOD IDEA, WE CAN ALSO ADVISE YOU ON HOW TO TEACH HIM TO EAT A HEALTHY DIET. DR ELLIOTT

nadine 10/17/2016 3:04 AM

My african grey is molting. But at nite he does not sleep as normal. He is shaking his wings and hitting the side of cage not sure if its with his beak or wing. He growls every now and then and i hear him dragging his feathers through his beak. He does not settel for long and then starts again. Ive no lights on and his cage is closed. His diet is fruits and veg and seed. But he does not eat all his fruit but eats his seed bowl empty. Is it something wrong. HI NADINE. YOUR BIRD SOUNDS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND A CONSULT TO CHECK FOR SKIN PROBLEMS AS WELL AS FOR DIETARY DEFICIENCIES WHICH ARE VERY COMMON IN BIRDS THAT EAT A LOT OF SEED. DR ELLIOTT

Dr Nadia Engelbrecht 10/14/2016 2:59 AM

Hi there! Hope you are well. What would you recommend feeding a hedgehog? And what other special care should be taken except for tenrec bathing sand? Kind regards Nadia Hi Nadia Hedgies should eat a good quality dry cat food such as Hills, Royal Canin etc. Older ones may become obese and can then eat the light cat food. Some will take bits of veggies and fruit and treats such as scrambled eggs, meal worms and cooked chicken will be eagerly accepted. They need a wheel to run on, we recommend and supply "Wodent Wheels", the safest and most durable make. Sand is necessary, the largest cage possible, foraging opportunities, several sleeping dens and warmth in winter - they are not tolerant to cold. Cheers Dr Elliott

Corne van rensburg 10/14/2016 3:00 AM

Hello I am the proud owner of a B&G macaw, honey, i am based in Lichtenburg and am in need of her wings being clipped. Usually she goes everywhere but I am overly cautious as hard noises makes her anxious and I am worried she might just get a fright and get the urge to fly. How much is a consultation and also a proper medical health examination? She is little over 5 years old Kind regards Corne HI CORNE. THEY ARE LOVELY BIRDS, I MYSELF HAVE 3. A CONSULTATION FOR A HEALTH CHECK WITH INCLUDED WING TRIM IS R375.

Seggie Naidoo 9/28/2016 12:13 AM

I am looking to purchase a pair of parrots but not and African Grey - can you help me by providing me with any details of anyone on your list Thank you HI SEGGIE. WE CAN UNFORTUNATELY NOT RELEASE CLIENT'S DETAILS, BUT THERE ARE MULTIPLE AVENUES FOR FINDING BREEDERS - AVIZANDUM MAGAZINE, FACEBOOK ETC. THE FIRST THING TO DO IS TO DO LOTS OF RESEARCH INTO THE DIFFERENT SPECIES, THEIR NOISE AND AGGRESSION LEVELS, CAGE SIZE ETC. PARROTS ARE A LIFETIME COMMITMENT AND MANY END UP HOMELESS WHEN THEIR OWNERS REALISE THEY ARE NOT WHAT THEY WANTED. READ UP, VISIT BREEDERS AND PARROT OWNERS, TAKE YOUR TIME AND GET YOUR BIRDS HEALTH CHECKED BY A VET WHEN YOU BUY THEM. DR ELLIOTT

Sr Christiane Paetow 9/22/2016 6:34 AM

The Macaw chick survived the night - it is weak/exhausted though, but alive. At the vet we followed your advice and instructions. So I want to thank you sincerely for the support across international borders - THANK YOU so much. I would have rather phoned, but you are busy with other important patients, who also desperately need your help! THANK you so much again!!!!I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR!!! DR ELLIOTT

Jolene 9/14/2016 1:12 PM

Goeie dag. Ek bly in Centurion, Pretoria. Ek het ñ 7weke oue mini varkie en ek wil haar graag op vaste kosse begin sit. Eks opsoek na goeie kwalityd "mini pig feeds" maar ooral waar ek kom wil plekke gewone vark meel aan my verkoop. Weet julle van ñ plek waar ek vir haar pellets kan koop? Groete Jolene HI JOLENE. I AM VERY GLAD YOU ARE CARING FOR YOUR PIGGY SO WELL. THERE ARE TO MY KNOWLEDGE NO COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED MINI-PIG FEEDS IN SA. SOME OF MY CLIENTS IMPORT FOOD FOR THEIR PIGGIES BUT WE SUGGEST THAT RIDER CUBES FOR HORSES BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE. THERE ARE MANY GOOD HOME MADE DIETS FOR MINI PIGS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET TOO. DR ELLIOTT

Lee-Ann 9/14/2016 1:14 PM

Hi. I would like to ask for advice on my female bearded dragon. She has not been eating properly for about a week now. This morning we found her with sunken eyes and head pads. Her mouth has a white color and she is weak but still lifting her head and opening her eyes. No one seems to know what is wrong with her. i am giving her baytril at the moment, but would like to know what is wrong so I can get her the right treatment. Thank you. HI LEE-ANN. YOUR BEARDIE SOUNDS CTITICALLY ILL AND NEEDS TO SEE A VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE NO ACCESS TO A REPTILE VET YOUR LOCAL VET IS WELCOME TO CALL US FOR ADVICE, DR ELLIOTT

Andy Yang 9/9/2016 6:58 AM

Good day, I am looking for fresh hay/teff for my chinchillas. What package does it comes with and the price? can you courier to Midrand? HI ANDY. WE SELL TEFF IN PILLOW SIZED BAGS FOR R33. WE CAN COURIER IT BUT PARROT INN AND BROADWAY PETS ALSO KEEP THIS PRODUCT AND ARE CLOSER TO YOU. DR ELLIOTT

Kimberley 9/14/2016 1:17 PM

Please can you - Dr Elliot - help. I really need detailed and specific info on premature marmoset baby feeding and care. ie milk to use - how to mix milk - how much and how often to feed milk - must glucose water be fed - stimulate before or after feeding - when to increase feed - housing whilst prem - when to wean - how and what foods to start weaning with. As well as anything else I omitted to ask. Thanking you kindly - Kimberley HI KIMBERLEY, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMPLICATED AND INVOLVED TOPIC, PLEASE COME IN FOR A CONSULTATION AND WE CAN DISCUSS EVERYTHING YOU NEED. ALTERNATELY WE CAN ORGANISE A SKYPE OR TELEPHONIC CONSULT. DR ELLIOTT

Shani Kukard 9/14/2016 1:15 PM

Good Day, my African Grey's beak seems very long. Can you maybe recommend a vet in the Vaal Triangle that works with African Greys on an everyday basis? HI SHANI, I'M AFRAID THAT I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH THAT AREA OF THE COUNTRY, SORRY. PERHAPS ASK YOUR LOCAL VETS WHO THEY NORMALLY RECOMMEND? DR ELLIOTT

Amanda 7/26/2016 11:19 PM

Good Day, We have a white goose in our Business park with a growth under his beak. He seems to have difficulty with eating and making any noises. I would like to try find out what this growth is and if their is any treatment for it? Would you be able to assist us? HI AMANDA. YES, WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO ASSIST. PLEASE CALL ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

benita 7/26/2016 11:19 PM

i want to know if i can gind teacup piglets from you and if you sell babieskt3z1 BENITA WE ARE A VETERINARY HOSPITAL, NOT A PIG BREEDER. DR ELLIOTT

Natasja 7/26/2016 11:22 PM

Good Morning, I wonder if you can offer me some advice. I have had my african grey for about 6 years, he is 8 and a bit and I purchased him from a pet shop, always a very happy bird. He recently started plucking his feathers but it seems mostly at night, can't figure out why. I have had him at an avian vet and they have given me nuvak formula, not really examining him at all. Do you think i should take for further valuation, rather worried about my parrot. HI NATASJA. THERE ARE OVER 100 DIFFERENT REASONS FOR FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR FROM DISEASES TO METAL POISONING TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS AND DIETARY DEFICIENCIES. WE REGULARLY SEE FEATHER PLUCKING BIRDS AND NEED TO BEGIN WITH A VERY DETAILED HISTORY INCLUDING HOUSING, DIET AND PERSONALITY. WE SOMETIMES RECOMMEND FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS INCLUDING BLOOD TESTS AND AN X-RAY. DEPENDING ON WHAT WE FIND THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSSIBLE MEASURES THAT WE CAN USE TO HELP. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Chelsea 7/19/2016 8:17 AM

Good morning I am trying to find some one who has some experience with live stock and chickens? I have a 2 week old Silkie who is wheezing and sneezing. I have read up quite a bit on the matter and I have learnt that I need to add some vitamin A to their water, could you recommend a product I could get from the pharmacy or vet perhaps? Are there any live stock feeders on the north coast that stock any products I could give the chick? Any help would be much appreciated. HI CHELSEA. THERE IS A PRODUCT NAMED PREMOULT 5 THAT HAS A MULTIVITAMIN AS WELL AS A GOOD VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT. THE WHEEZING AND SNEEZING MAY HOWEVER BE AN INFECTION THAT NEEDS ANTIBIOTICS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU GET HER CHECKED BY A VET. THE VET IS WELCOME TO CONTACT US SHOULD THEY NEED ADVICE. DR ELLIOTT

Lindie 7/19/2016 8:19 AM

Hi. I experienced the following with my bunnies:Cloudy, whitish pee...whats the cause, how to avoid and what is the remedy?Death in every litter/ 2 or 3 wont make it to adulthood. what can i give my kittens to avoid that? I lost 1 today and I dont know what the problem was. is there a multi-vitamin or supplements to give to the babies? What should i give them when they loose weight? they are currently eating lucern.Lastly- Where can i find Oxbow? My babies are loving it.Many thanks Lindie. HI LINDIE. THE WHITISH URINE IS NORMAL ON A HIGH CALCIUM DIET. WE RECOMMEND THAT LUCERNE BE GIVEN ONLY AS A TREAT AND THAT THE MAIN PART OF THE DIET BE A GOOD GRASS HAY SUCH AS ERAGROSTIS, TEFF OR TIMOTHY. WITH THAT SOME VEG, GRAZING AND A GOOD QUALITY PELLET SUCH AS ONE OF THE BURGESS PRODUCTS. NOT SURE WHERE YOU ARE FROM SO NOT SURE WHO YOUR NEAREST SUPPLIER IS. DR ELLIOTT

Ammaarah 7/9/2016 2:37 AM

Hi. I live in Brits in the North West and my African Grey seems to have a cold. He's a year old but he has basically been sick his whole life. His right nostril is constantly blocked but dry but he was eating well. For the past month his nostril is running excessively and he has been on a course of antibiotics with little relief. He still eats really well but there's obviously something seriously wrong. Could you refer me to an avian vet around the Brits area? Many thanks in advance. HI AMMAARAH. I DON'T KNOW OF ANYONE CLOSER TO YOU THAN WE ARE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME TO US WITH A REFERRAL NOTE FROM YOUR VET OR ALTERNATELY TO GET YOUR VET TO PHONE US TO DISCUSS THE CASE. DR ELLIOTT

Jacquie Engelbrecht 7/9/2016 2:39 AM

Hi. If a healthy, mature parrot were exposed to a PBFD situation, was removed and tested negative to all 3 subsequent tests, is there any possibility that it might at any time pose a threat to a PBFD free flock. Are possible antibodies of any concern....I understand that it will put up an appropriate immune response and eliminate the virus from its system? Thanks. Jacquie. HI JACQUIE. IF THE BIRD TESTED NEGATIVE 3 TIMES OVER THE NEXT 3 MONTHS AND IT WAS OVER 3 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF EXPOSURE THERE IS VERY LITTLE CHANCE THAT IT HAS BEEN INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS. DR ELLIOTT

Ronel de Lange 7/9/2016 2:39 AM

Good Morning, What is the cost to spay a female angora rabbit? HI RONEL. THE COST IS APPROXIMATELY R1250. DR ELLIOTT

Jayne Le Roux 6/30/2016 4:50 AM

Hi, I bought a pair of guinea pigs earlier this month (both males) and, while I don't believe there's anything to worry about, I'd like to have them both checked at some point. What are the consultation fees and do I need to make an appointment? Thank you! HI JAYNE. THE CONSULT IS R375 FOR THE FIRST ANIMAL AND THEN A REDUCED FEE FOR THE SECOND, DEPENDING ON WHETHER ANY TREATMENT IS NEEDED OR IF IT IS JUST A CHECKUP. WE WORK ON AN APPOINTMENT SYSTEM, FEEL FREE TO CALL US. DR ELLIOTT

Marie 6/20/2016 3:08 AM

I do have HSV1 and I take Valacyclovir 1/2 gram daily. My question is am I still a danger to my daughter's capuchins. HI MARIE. CAPUCHINS, UNLIKE MARMOSETS, TAMARINS AND OWL MONKEYS, ARE NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO HSV1. DR ELLIOTT

Jackie 6/20/2016 3:10 AM

Hi guys. Please advise if possible. I've had my lovebird for 2 years. Hand reared him from a baby. I gather he's male and for awhile he's been regurgitating...not like once a day...more like 10 x day. This is extremely annoying for me...he also shows mating signs when he's flying around. Wanting to mate with blankets, toes, fingers etc... I'm not sure what to do.... I'm worried he's not getting much nutrition. Thank you kindly. Jackie HI JACKIE. THIS IS A COMMON BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEM WITH LOVEBIRDS. THE SITUATION IS A COMPLEX ONE. A CHANGE IN THE DIET AND ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS A CHANGE IN THE WAY YOU INTERACT WITH HIM MAY BENEFICIAL. AS A LAST RESORT THERE IS A HORMONE IMPLANT THAT IS VERY SUCCESSFUL AT SUPPRESSING THE HORMONAL BEHAVIOUR. A FULL CONSULT WITH AN AVIAN VET IS RECOMMENDED TO PROPERLY EVALUATE YOUR SITUATION. DR ELLIOTT

chanal 6/20/2016 3:11 AM

I'm from Durban .I'm looking for a mobile person that clipps African Grey's wings and deworming. Please help. I WOULD RECOMMEND DR KERRY EASSON AT RIVERSIDE VET AS AN AVIAN VET IN YOUR AREA. DR ELLIOTT

Louise 6/20/2016 3:36 AM

We came to your clinic on the 31.5.16 with my bird Rosebud. i am very unhappy with the outcome. The doctor could have told us there is no hope for the bird. And yet he still wanted to operate after the operation she struggled to breath and was not the same she never recovered. and after spending R2788 she died two hours later. Can you please explain to me what happened during the operation. HI LOUISE. ROSEBUD PRESENTED AFTER SHE HAD BEEN STOOD ON. SHE HAD A SEVERE LACERATION THAT EXPOSED HER JUGULAR VEIN WHICH HAD TO BE CLOSED IMMEDIATELY. AS THE SURGERY WAS AFTER HOURS, THE COSTS WERE HIGHER THAN NORMAL. WE ARE THE ONLY AVIAN HOSPITAL IN THE PRETORIA/JHB AREA OFFERING AFTER HOURS. THE TROUBLE WITH CRUSHING INJURIES IS THAT THERE CAN BE INTERNAL DAMAGE SUCH AS LUNG OR ORGAN TRAUMA WHICH MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS INITIALLY. HAD DR STEYN BELIEVED THAT ROSEBUD HAD NO CHANCE, HE WOULD HAVE RECOMMENDED EUTHANASIA. CONDOLANCES ON YOUR LOSS. DR ELLIOTT

Liz 6/1/2016 2:39 AM

I have a friend in the area whose McCaw flew out her cage 4 days ago . She keeps coming to the next door neighbors tree but is so high up that no one can climb the tree. How does she get her bird to come back down to her cage? Please please help! My friend is devastated and we are worried about her McCaw being out there at night with very little food and warmth. Should we contact the fire department to get them to come help climb the tree? Thank you . Regards Liz PLACE A CAGE WITH FOOD IN IT ON A TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAWN AWAY FROM TREES. OFTEN THE BIRD WILL COME DOWN TO IT. IT MAY ALSO HELP IF YOU CAN BORROW ANOTHER MACAW AS THEY ARE SOCIAL AND THE ESCAPED ONE WILL BE ATTRACTED TO THE OTHER ONE. GOOD LUCK. DR ELLIOTT

Natasha 6/1/2016 3:57 AM

I would like to know if feeding an African Grey cooking mix with fruit and veg with a little egg twice a week is just as good or better than feeding pellets with fruit and veg. IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE BRANDS OF FOOD YOU ARE USING. SOME HAVE BETTER QUALITY INGREDIENTS AND A MORE COMPLETE NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN THAN OTHERS. YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT US TO DISCUSS THIS IN MORE DETAIL. DR ELLIOTT

Nicole Goosen 6/1/2016 3:55 AM

Hi I was wondering if you offer spaying hamsters? Thanks. YES, WE DO. DR ELLIOTT

Hester 6/1/2016 3:55 AM

Kan u asb vir my se wat dit gaan kos om n giniea pig se tande te trim. Hy is baie mear en wil eet maar sukkel en die kossies val dan weer uit sy mond uit. IT DEPENDS ON HOW SEVERELY AFFECTED THE TEETH ARE. AN AVERAGE PRICE INCLUDING THE ANAESTHETIC IS R650. DR ELLIOTT

Angelique 5/19/2016 5:04 AM

Hi Hi was just wondering how much you guys, charge for a consultation. My Sulphur Crested Cockatoo seems to have the sniffles and is a bit off. I am worries that Elvis might have the flu... Please let me know. CONSULTATION IS R375, WE WORK WITH APPOINTMENTS SO PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 SHOULD YOU WISH TO COME IN. DR ELLIOTT

Alta Kleynhans 5/2/2016 11:18 PM

Just returned from the USA and our African Grey eats Roudybush Daily Maintenance - Small which we can't find in South Africa (or continuously - no stock). Could you assist or is there a Harrison brand that is similar. Romeo is hungry, please help! HI ALTA. I AM IN EXACTLY THE SAME PREDICAMENT. WE ARE THE OFFICIAL IMPORTERS FOR HARRISONS BUT DUE TO THE EXCHANGE RATE, IT COMES IN AT APPROXIMATELY R1000 PER 5LB BAG WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. WE CAN ORDER FOR YOU BUT I HAVE PLACED MY OWN BIRDS ONTO KAYTEE AND FOUND THAT THEY ARE DOING WELL. THERE IS SOMEONE IMPORTING ROUDYBUSH BUT THEY HAVEN'T HAD STOCK FOR MONTHS AND I'M NOT SURE WHETHER WE WILL BE GETTING IT AGAIN. VERY FRUSTRATING. CHEERS. DR ELLIOTT

sunette 5/2/2016 11:19 PM

ek het n Bearded dragon maar hy het calcium nodig. ek het calcium poeier wat ek meng met kos. kan julle dalk net vir my meer inligting gee oor wat als vir hom calsium bevat ek het nuwe belingting in wit florecen en rooi een, HI SUNETTE. THERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED REGARDING BEARDED DRAGON CARE ON THE WWW.ANAPSID.ORG LINK ON THE WEBSITE. WE STOCK BOTH CALCIUM AND THE CORRECT LIGHTING AT THE PRACTICE. DR ELLIOTT

Elana Lee 5/2/2016 11:21 PM

Goeie dag Ek het n african grey wat nie regtig wil eet nie en sy vere lyk donserig. Kan hy n te kort dalk aan iets he? Dit kom al n lang ruk en word nie beter nie. HI ELANA. DIETARY DEFICIENCIES ARE THE MOST COMMON REASON FOR POOR FEATHER CONDITION, ESPECIALLY IF THE BIRD IS EATING A LARGE AMOUNT OF SUNFLOWER SEED. THERE IS INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE REGARDING THE CORRECT DIET FOR PARROTS. WE STOCK ALL THE PROPER FOOD. DR ELLIOTT

Patrick 5/2/2016 11:22 PM

Vitimins to feed while parrot malting. HI PATRICK. THE IDEAL THING TO DO IS TO FEED YOUR PARROT A BALANCED DIET. THERE IS INFO ON THE WEBSITE REGARDING THIS. THERE ARE SEVERAL GOOD PRODUCTS AVAILABLE THAT YOU CAN USE IN THE SHORT TERM. PREMOLT 5 AND AVIMOULT ARE REPUTABLE AND SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT PETSHOPS. DR ELLIOTT

Corine Ross 4/18/2016 8:00 PM

Good day I have a male Red Tail Boa that always had a very dark color compared to the others. He just finished shedding and he is extremely light. He is not completely white, but very light is some sections of his patterns. Besides the color difference he seems perfectly fine. I just want to find out if this is something I should be worried about or not? Thank you. HI CORINE. THIS MAY SIMPLY BE AGE.RELATED OLOIR HANG BUT MAY ALSO BE A FUNGAL INFECTION . IDEALLY WE SHOULD SEE THE SNAKE BUT.IN THE MEAN TIME JUST WATCH THOSE PALER SCALES FOR ANY SIGN OF MOISTNESS, WRINKLING ETC. DR ELLIOTT

Ann Sanders 5/2/2016 11:24 PM

Hi I wonder if you could assist with a consult. I have a ringneck parakeet that is getting spells or episodes of lameness on the right hand side of her body. I took her through to Dr Dion de Beer of bird clinic in Klupmuts Cpt and he diagnosed her with a calcuim inbalance, she was on antibiotics for 4 days and returned home friday with an at home treatment of calcibird and painmeds. She has had 2 further episodes and I am concerned if she has been diagnosed correctly Please advise. HI ANN. IT IS UNFORTUNATELY DIFFICULT TO HELP YOU WITHOUT SEEING THE BIRD. POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS LAMENESS COULD INCLUDE TRAUMA, KIDNEY PROBLEMS, BONE INFECTION ETC. WE WOULD RECOMMEND AN XRAY AND BLOOD TESTS IF HE ISN'T IMPROVING.

Dimitra Katrantzis 4/12/2016 12:26 AM

Hi there, I live in Durban and cannot find anyone who sells foraging toys for parrots. Could you possibly email me images and prices of all your foraging toys so I can order from you and courier it down to Durban? Many thanks, Dimitra HI DIMITRA. WE STOCK THE PETFAIRY RANGE OF TOYS. YOU CAN GOOGLE THEM AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. DR ELLIOTT

Grieta Venter 4/12/2016 12:27 AM

Our 1 pair of Marmosets had two babies on 1 April. Both healthy. On 4th April we found both dead on the floor of their cage. On their 3rd day we noticed slack tails, but didn't know the meaning. Could it be that the mother didn't have sufficient milk? How do we solve this? Any feed supplements? Medicine. Second pair female heavily pregnant. Please help? HI GRIETA. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REASONS FOR NEONATAL DEATHS. POOR MOTHERING (INEXPERIENCE), INSUFFICIENT MILK, DISEASE ETC. MARMOSETS HAVE A VERY SPECIFIC DIET AND NEED A VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF PROTEIN AND CALCIUM. THEY ALSO NEED TO EAT TREE GUM. WE RECOMMEND THE REPTILE RESORT MARMOSET PORRIDGE AS A STAPLE, WITH EXTRA PROTEIN (COOKED CHICKEN, FISH, EGGS ETC) AND FRUIT, VEG AND NUTS. DR ELLIOTT

Lynette 4/8/2016 6:30 AM

Good afternoon. We have a few marmosets, and my oldest female just passed away at 16 years. I just wanted to know if that is a good age for a marmoset in captivity. Perhaps it was influenced by the diet that Onderstepoort recommended to us many years ago. HI LYNETTE. 16 IS AN EXCELLENT AGE. THE AVERAGE LIFESPAN IN CAPTIVITY IS 10-12 YEARS. THE OLDEST I HAVE EVER HEARD OF GOT TO 19, BUT THAT WAS EXCEPTIONAL. DR ELLIOTT

shenna weston 4/7/2016 1:37 AM

Hi there. Iv just bought a baby girl rat. And she seems to be sneezing alot. This morning when she was looking at me her head seemed to be swaying to the side like she was dizzy and I noticed her shaking her head. Please help me I am very worried and if she needs medication please let me know what I can get her. HI SHENNA. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF VIRUSES AND BACTERIA THAT CAN CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN RATS. THE HEAD SWAYING MIGHT INDICATE AN INNER EAR INFECTION TOO. YOUR RAT NEEDS TO SEE AN EXOTICS VET. DR ELLIOTT

Ninette Potgieter 4/7/2016 1:38 AM

I urgently need information on vaccines for chickens. Also assistance with poultry diseases prevalence in our area, Cullinan. Thank you HI NINETTE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONTACT THE ONDERSTEPOORT VET HOSPITAL'S POULTRY DEPARTMENT AT 012 529 8334. DR ELLIOTT

Anna Fidala 4/3/2016 11:06 AM

Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Anna Fidala and I study veterinary medicine in Poland. I am writing to ask if there is any possibility to become volunteer worker in your hospital. I would appreciate a quick reply. Yours faithfully, Anna Fidala HI ANNA. YES, WE OFTEN HAVE EUROPAEN VET STUDENTS JOINING US. CONTACT ME ON [email protected] TO CHAT.

Marita Fevrier 3/31/2016 2:28 AM

RIP Pippin Thank you very much for all the care you gave Pippin. You did everything you could and I really appreciate it. HI MARITA. THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU GAVE PIPPIN EVERY CHANCE AND WE TRIED OUR BEST.

Tracey 3/31/2016 2:28 AM

Goodday wonder if you can please help me with so information, I have a little hedgehog which is approximately 15 weeks old and I just got him from a pet shop two day's ago, I stay in Durban and I am looking for vet in the Durban area who has dealt with hedgehogs just so I can take him for a check up and see if he is okay, please can you help me. Thank you. HI TRACEY. DR KERRY EASSON AT RIVERSIDE VET IS EXPERIENCED WITH HEDGEHOGS.

peter 3/31/2016 2:29 AM

do you sex african grey parrots and what do you charge please. HI PETER. YES, WE DO. ENDOSCOPIC SEXING IS R132 PER BIRD. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT SHOULD YOU WITH TO COME. THANKS DR ELLIOTT

mir tufail 3/31/2016 2:30 AM

sir, I am a veterinary surgeon from india, I have done my masters in avian orthopedics, if your veterinary hospital has a vacancy for a surgeon, i would like to fit in. thanks. HELLO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST BUT WE HAVE NO POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT. WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU ARE EVER IN SOUTH AFRICA! DR ELLIOTT

Carol vd Merwe 3/31/2016 2:31 AM

Where can I buy Marmoset porridge with gum arabic for my bushbaby of 3 months. He is on a diet of fruit yogurt and kitty milk with baby cereal and I give him grasshoppers and moths to snack on. I feel I should be giving him a more suitable meal as he is growing quickly and very healthy. I'm in Limpopo so find it difficult to get supplies so will need it to be posted. HI CAROL. WE WILL HAPPILY COURIER THE PORRIDGE TO YOU. CONTACT US ON [email protected]

Jeani 2/25/2016 11:47 AM

Good day, I am based in Modimolle, Limpopo, and I raise tiny mammals that people find in the veld an rehabilitate them. The problem is to find feeding teats for such small animals as syringes just take too long when you have six or more infants to feed. I currently have a bat, a bushbaby, three field mice and a squirrel. Can you help me with small feeding bottles and teats and how small? Or could you give me some advice on feeding something as small as a Rusty Pipistrelle easily and quickly? HI THERE. I ALWAYS USE SYRINGES ON THE TINY GUYS AS BOTTLES JUST DON'T HAVE THE FINE CONTROL OVER VOLUME OF A SYRINGE. ANYTHING KITTEN SIZED AND UP I USE A BOTTLE. YOUR VET WILL BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THE ROYAL CANIN KITTY MILK PRODUCT THAT HAS MY FAVOURITE BOTTLES INCLUDED. I USE EITHER A JELCO I/V CATHETER OR THE RUBBER FROM INSIDE A VACUTAINER NEEDLE ON THE TIP TO MAKE IT FINER. YOUR VET WILL HAVE THESE TOO. CHEERS. DR ELLIOTT

gabriella 2/25/2016 11:43 AM

hi there my rat of almost 3 years old got caught last night under a heavy object and the end of her tail was skinned, I don't know what to do, iv looked online and put her separately in a tank with clean towels etc, she is in so much pain and wont leave her tail alone, I am in east London, do you perhaps know of a vet in el that deals with rats because the vets I have been to send me away as they don't deal with rats.. pleas ehelp..HI THERE. THE TIP WILL MOST LIKELY DRY UP AND NEED TO BE AMPUTATED. UNFORTUNATELY I DON'T KNOW ANYONE IN THE AREA BUT I'M SUPER HAPPY TO ADVISE ANY VET YOU GO TO OVER THE PHONE. CALL 079 525 0368. CHEERS. DR ELLIOTT

David Nicholas 2/25/2016 11:40 AM

Good Day I am hoping to get some advice regarding a blue crane chick. The age is approximately 3 weeks. Yesterday it was struggling to stand up so we have removed it from its parents and we are currently hand feeding it. The one leg stays in a "bent" position and the joints seems to be badly swollen. HI DAVID. BLUE CRANE CHICKS ARE EXQUISITELY SENSITIVE TO A RANGE OF NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES WHICH OFTEN MANIFEST AS LAMENESS. A VISIT TO AN AVIAN VET WITH XRAYS AND FURTHER TREATMENT IS NEEDED. CHEERS. DR ELLIOTT Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks David

Julie Rossouw 2/18/2016 4:39 AM

Do you perhaps have a list of other exotic pet vets? I am looking for a vet in KZN (Midlands/Howick) preferable. I have 2 Sugar Gliders & would like to know where to take them if something goes wrong/ health checks. Many Thanks. I CAN RECOMMEND DRS WERNER ODENDAAL AND TINA KALDENBERG AT VILLAGE VET AND DR KERRY EASSON AT RIVERSIDE VET.

Lukas 2/16/2016 11:02 PM

Hi my naam is Lukas ek wil uitvind of jul n medies het vi reptiele ek het 2 redtail boa's,male en female wil graag een uitneem vi hul as iets gebeur,en ek wil weet wat gan dit kos om na my female te kyk sy toon amper di simptome van Respitory infection mar weti of sy dit het of ni en wat stel jul voor doen ek om ha gesond te kry wil ha ni graag verloor ni as iemand wat met slange werk my asb kan kontak en se sal baie waardeer baie dq is nogal dringend help asb. HI LUKAS. THERE IS UNFORTUNATELY NO MEDICAL SCHEME AVAILABLE FOR EXOTIC ANIMALS IN SOUTH AFRICA. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR YEARS TO GET THE DOG AND CAT SCHEMES ADJUSTED FOR EXOTICS BUT THE COMPANIES ARE UNINTERESTED. I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU BRING YOUR FEMALE IN FOR A CONSULT AND THOROUGH CHECKUP. THE COST IS R375 AND YOU CAN CALL US ON 012 529 8105 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Wynand 2/16/2016 11:04 PM

Good day. I am a new small scale show poultry farmer (specifically chickens) in Pretoria. I collect eggs from my breeding stock which I incubate until hatch and then raise them until 18 weeks of age. I would like to find out if it possible for you to give me a vaccination and medicine schedule that I can follow for my breeding stock as well as for the chicks as we have alot diseases going around and when I have the one thing under control the next arises. Will be much appreciated! HI WYNAND. I ALSO KEEP POULTRY AND THOROUGHLY ENJOY THEM. I HAVE WYANDOTTES AND AUSTRALORPS. I WILL NEED MORE INFORMATION FROM YOU TO WORK OUT A MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE. PLEASE CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR A DISCUSSION. THANKS, DR ELLIOTT

Helinton 2/10/2016 10:59 PM

Hello. I would like to ask you if know some exporter in South Africa that can to export african greys and cockatoos to Brazil, Im a authorized importer here. Need to be from a Flu/New Castle free zone, and need 30 quarantine days. Can you help me to find? Regards. Helinton. HI THERE. WE CAN DO THE NECESSARY TESTING FOR YOU BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE CONTACT NUMBERS OF ANY EXPORTERS. PERHAPS LOOK IN THE AVIZANDUM MAGAZINE. CHEERS. DR ELLIOTT

Laura 2/9/2016 11:34 PM

I would like to enquire on the price for Roudybush Maintenance Small/Medium WE ARE WAITING FOR OUR SUPPLIER TO DELIVER STOCK, IT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. DR ELLIOTT

Karen 2/9/2016 11:52 PM

I have four adult bunnies of whom at least two suffer from chronic Pasteurella. I have recently received two bunny kits and they are about 6 weeks at present. Up to now I have not allowed the adults and babies to have close contact, but I know that probably will not prevent the babies from contracting the disease. What I want to know is - is the BunnyVac available in SA and where can I get it from? And can I immunize all the bunnies, sick ones included? HI KAREN. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC BUNNY VACCINE AVAILABLE IN SA BUT WE HAVE USED THE SHEEP VACCINE SUCCESSFULLY. IT MAY BE WORTHWHILE DOING THE KITS BEFORE THEY BECOME INFECTED. THERE IS NO POINT IN DOING THE ADULTS IF THEY HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED PASTEURELLA POSITIVE. HAVE CULTURES BEEN DONE? WHAT MEDICATION HAS BEEN USED ON THEM? IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLEAR A PASTEURELLA INFECTION WITH THE CORRECT ANTIBIOTICS. DR ELLIOTT

Katy Low (for Dusty the Grey) 2/2/2016 11:41 PM

Thank you for making it easy for my dad when he brought in Dusty for wings and nails. You guys are the best! Thank you again!

Suzette 2/1/2016 10:44 PM

Hi, from yesterday my marmoset of two years is not eating good, and today looks like not at all, i had a tymmy virus, can he get it from me and what do i do. THERE ARE MANY CAUSES FOR INTESTINAL UPSET IN MARMOSETS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING HIM IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAN BECOME SERIOUS REALLY QUICKLY. DR ELLIOTT.

Henry 2/1/2016 1:26 AM

Good day. I have a chinchilla and recently got her a companion. I however was told the chinchilla was also female, then by closer examination after having her tamed, she looks to be a he ( I am not an expert but after some research the genital looks further apart than the other chinchilla).. I do not want them to mate if this is he case. I therefore would like to know if you can sterilize the male chinchilla and how much would a procedure like this cost? Thank you. Warm regards. Henry HI HENRY. YES, WE CAN STERILISE HIM. THE PROCEDURE IS MUCH MORE COMPLEX THAN THAT IN A DOG OR CAT BUT WE HAVE A LOT OF EXPERIENCE WITH IT. YOU WILL BE LOOKING AT APPROXIMATELY R1100. YOU CAN CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. CHEERS. DR ELLIOTT

Karline Elder 2/1/2016 1:27 AM

my we reprint your article on the Herpes virus and marmosets in our Simian magazine please...HI KARLINE. YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO AS LONG AS YOU STATE THAT THE ARTICLE IS FROM THE BIRD AND EXOTIC ANIMAL HOSPITAL. WHICH MAGAZINE IS IT? I WOULD BE MOST INTERESTED TO READ IT. THANKS DR ELLIOTT

Annelle 1/29/2016 3:07 AM

We are on a small holding on the northern side of Pretoria. A tortoise has been roaming undisturbed on the property for some years but recently I saw her shell falling off. I thought it might be a dietary deficiency at first and started researching this. She looks fine otherwise but I read up on shell rot recently and am very concerned after that. It is a wild tortoise and not kept as a pet. Could I bring it to you to have a look at it? YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING HER IN TO US. CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

Jennifer 1/29/2016 3:08 AM

Hi, I would really like to introduce our parrot to some puzzle toys, however we live in Cape Town and I have not found anyone who stocks them as yet. Are you able to post toys to Cape Town, or alternatively do you know where we could get them here? I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Jennifer. WE ARE HAPPY TO COURIER TO YOU, OTHERWISE HAVE A LOOK AT WWW.PETFAIRY.CO.ZA

Harlean 1/19/2016 3:48 AM

Good Day I was wondering weather you know of an exotic or small pet rescue/rehab/re homing in the Pretoria area whom I can apply to volunteer for. HI HARLEAN. BRAINY BIRDS IN JOHANNESBURG (CONTACT IS DEE), MISCHIEF RAT RESCUE, INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE RESCUE (CONTACT IS SUE) TRY TO GOOGLE FOR MORE INFO. DR ELLIOTT

Karien Coetzee 1/19/2016 3:49 AM

Good morning, I would like a product and price list of your Kaytee Products, please? Also, would like to order syringes - 1ml, 3ml 5ml and 10ml. There is also a little tip (apparently used for treating Mastitis in cows) that works beautifully on the tip of a syringe to feed tiny baby parrots. HI KARIEN. WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED. THE BEST WOULD BE TO CALL US ON 012 529 8105 FOR MORE INFO. DR ELLIOTT. Please let me know asap? Have a great day! Karien Coetzee

Sam 1/18/2016 6:28 AM

Hi Dorianne I am looking for some "toys" for Dr Pappas (Nadine)'s parrot. She has managed to socialise him well enough to sit on the table, now we need some toys to keep him active. Could you recommend some or point me in the right direction? Regards Sam HI SAM. PARROTS NEED SEVERAL TYPES OF TOYS. THEY NEED THINGS THEY CAN BREAK TO STIMULATE THEIR NATURAL CHEWING TENDANCIES (WOODEN AND PAPER TOYS), THEY NEED TOYS THEY CAN FIGHT WITH TO HELP THEM GET OUT THEIR AGGRESSION (ROPES, BELLS ETC) AND THEY NEED FORAGING TOYS. THESE ARE "PUZZLE" TOYS WHERE THE BIRD HAS TO WORK OR SOLVE A PUZZLE IN ORDER TO GET A TREAT. THESE TOYS KEEP THEIR INTELLIGENT MINDS BUSY. A PARROT IN THE WILD SPENDS THE WHOLE DAY SOLVING PROBLEMS TO GET FOOD AND BOREDOM IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS LIKE SCREAMING, BITING AND FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR. WE HAVE A WHOLE RANGE OF TOYS AVAILABLE AT THE CLINIC AND YOU MAY ALSO BE ABLE TO FIND THEM ONLINE. CHEERS DORIANNE

Noeleen Meiring 1/11/2016 6:04 AM

Hi Dr Dorian, I found your website online and hope you vould advise me? We live on a small-holding and have discovered a very tame Lesser Bush Baby who visits our house nightly. I think he must have been a pet who roams or has lost his way back home. Can you assist me in sourcing food for him and give advice on safety and disease, as I have children. Love your website! Kind regards, THANK YOU! BUSHBABIES EAT MAINLY INSECTS AND TREE GUM. YOU CAN OFFER HIM MEALWORMS AND MARMOSET PORRIDGE WITH GUM ARABIC. THE PORRIDGE THAT WE SELL HAS ALL THE IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS IN IT. CHEERS DR ELLIOTT

shawna 1/7/2016 11:01 PM

Good day, my daughter has a pet rat and I was wondering if you could give me any dietary advice. We have been told many different things and the rat 'Bubbles' is currently on parrot food but she does not seem to respond well. Her coat is oily and she doesn't seem herself. I would appreciate your feedback. Regards, Shawna HI SHAWNA. RATS NEED A VARIED DIET WITH FAIRLY LOW PROTEIN AND FAT. THERE ARE EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL RAT PELLETS AVAILABLE WHICH CAN BE SUPPLEMENTED WITH VEGGIES, PORRIDGE, CEREAL, A SMALL AMOUNT OF MEAT AND A FEW SEEDS. THE DIET YOU ARE CURRENTLY FEEDING IS INAPPROPRIATE AND SOUNDS MUCH TOO HIGH IN FAT. DR ELLIOTT

Nasreen 1/7/2016 11:03 PM

Hi, I have 3 ringnecks. One is a male, whose previous owners burnt his wings when he was but a baby. Now it takes so long to grow and this poor guy is eager to fly. He always hurts himself and the new feathers bleed. What can we do for him? As for the one female, her feathers hardly grow, don't know if it's stress related or diet? They all get more than enough attention and love. Pls advise. HI NASREEN. THERE ARE SEVERAL POSSIBLE REASONS FOR POOR FEATHER GROWTH INCLUDING AN IMBALANCED DIET, DAMAGE TO THE FEATHER FOLLICLES AND A VIRAL DISEASE CALLED PSITTACINE BEAK AND FEATHER DISEASE. I WOULD RECOMMEND BRINGING THEM IN TO US FOR AN EVALUATION. DR ELLIOTT

Bothma 1/7/2016 11:04 PM

Hi. I have a baby geese with a broken leg. I took him to my vet. He said the leg is broken at the top (where the leg starts) and the geese need surgery but he don't have the facilities to it. What will the costs be more or less for such surgery. HI BOTHMA. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GIVE YOU A PROPER ESTIMATE WITHOUT SEEING THE BIRD. PINNING A LEG CAN COST BETWEEN R1500 AND R3500 DEPENDING ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING HIM IN FOR AN EVALUATION OR GET YOUR VET TO CALL US. DR ELLIOTT

Linda Olivier 1/7/2016 11:05 PM

good day I pick up a turtle, can I hand him over to the vet or can I bring him to you?HI LINDA. YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING HIM IN TO US OR TO TAKE HIM TO A REHAB CENTRE. DR ELLIOTT

melissa carstens 1/7/2016 11:06 PM

Hi I would like to know do you stock necter for lorikeet's and how much is the necter? Then could it be couried to our house? We live in clubview. HI MELISSA. WE UNFORTUNATELY ARE NOT ABLE TO SOURCE LORIKEET NECTAR AT THIS TIME. SORRY. DR ELLIOTT

Ine-Mari Venter 11/26/2015 1:50 AM

Hi, I found a Swift (Wind Swaeltjie) and took him into my care for a couple of days now, but I really would like the best help and care/rehabilitation for this little guy and would want to know if you take up any animals and rehabilitate them or not. I have contacted Free Me but they don't take any cases at this moment. I would really appreciate it if you do take up animals such as this Swift or if you could advise me to a rehabilitation center... HI THERE. YES, WE CAN SEND HIM TO A SPECIALISED SWIFT REHABBER IF YOU BRING HIM IN.

Donnay Groenewald 11/26/2015 1:49 AM

Hi Dr Steyn has previously treated my rat Popcorn (mycoplasma infection) in the beginning half of the year. There is now something wrong with my other rat and I was just wondering about your operating hours for Sundays as well as during the week. I'm worried that this might be an emergency and I need to know when I'll be able to take her in. I live in the Midvaal area. Thanks a lot! HI THERE. WE ARE OPEN 8-5 IN THE WEEK, 9-12 AND 5-6 ON SATURDAYS. SUNDAYS EMERGENCIES ONLY, BY APPOINTMENT.

Marie 11/26/2015 1:48 AM

Good day I am a breeder and have a pair who always had healthy babies However the last few times the babies hadn't have legs and paws. I thought that it was bitten of, but this time I looked at a newly hatched baby and there were dried-out bones and paws. HI. A PAIR OF WHAT EXACTLY? What could cause this?

Penny 11/16/2015 10:36 PM

Good Morning. Do you stock the NutriBird or Harrisons (small pellets- Budgie)? Thank you. HI THERE, WE ARE STRUGGLING TERRIBLY TO GET STOCK AND HAVE NOTHING AT THE MOMENT. KAYTEE PELLETS WOULD ALSO BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR BUDGIE, AS WELL AS A GOOD QUALITY SEED, FRUIT AND VEG AND EGG FOOD. DR ELLIOTT

Natasha 11/12/2015 10:14 PM

Hi, I was wondering if there exists any medical aid schemes for exotic animals in South Africa? HI NATASHA. UNFORTUNATELY NOT. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR YEARS TO GET THE PET MEDICAL AID SCHEMES TO ACCEPT EXOTIC ANIMALS BUT THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED. DR ELLIOTT

Célia Berchtold 11/12/2015 10:16 PM

Hi, I have two 3-month old indian ringnecks. I am new in the country, and wanted to know if there are any good shelter possibilities for them in /close to Pretoria, as I have to leave for the wkd. Thank you very much in advance for your feedback. Célia HI CELIA. WE CAN BOARD THEM FOR YOU, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE BEEN TESTED NEGATIVE FOR PSITTACINE BEAK AND FEATHER DISEASE. YOU CAN CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 TO DISCUSS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. DR ELLIOTT

Andrew 11/10/2015 10:22 PM

Hi there, I would like to know if you are able to do a checkup on my corn snake that I recently bought, I am not worried about him, but I have done a lot of research and most websites recommend that I take to a vet for a checkup. Kind Regards, Andrew smith, HI ANDREW. YES, WE WILL HAPPILY DO THAT FOR YOU. YOU CAN CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FOR N APPOINTMENT. DR ELLIOTT

Sipho Matjebe 11/5/2015 6:36 AM

Greetings I would kindly like to ask if the institution accepts volunteering students from universities other than UP for the December holidays. If so may I request to submit an appointment form please. Thank you YOU ARE WELCOME TO EMAIL US YOUR INFORMATION. DR ELLIOTT

Tash 11/3/2015 12:02 AM

Hi, I just wanted to let people know that there is a bird breeder somewhere in PTA north who is selling birds with Beak and Feather disease to petshops. He is saying they are younger than their true age which is why they don't have as many feathers. I now have a sick baby ringneck and its sad to think of putting him down. My vet said he has had many cases coming in from PTA north so please just be aware. Mainly on ringnecks and lovebirds.

Vikshay Ramdaas 10/30/2015 5:04 AM

Good Morning i was just wondering if you have any Roudybush pellets in stock that I would be able to purchase? this is one of the very few local sites that even mention Harrisons and Roudybush, I have an african grey so looking for the daily maintenance pellets from Roudybush, if you dont have stock what else would you recommend? but if you do have would I be able to purchase and could you courier to me? Thanks and have an awesome day :) HI THERE. WE HAVE ONLY GOT THE MINI NIBBLES LEFT FROM ROUDYBUSH. THE ONLY IMPROTER IS BEING VERY DIFFICULT AND THE NEXT SHIPMENT IS EXPECTED ONLY NEXT YEAR. ALTERNATELY (AND WHAT I PRESENTLY FEED MY OWN BIRDS) IS KAYTEE. WE HAVE HALTED OUR HARRISONS IMPORTS AT THE MOMENT DUE TO THE INCREDIBLY HIGH SHIPPING COST. WE DO HAVE A COURIER COMPANY. MAIL ME AT [email protected] IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. DR ELLIOTT

Kathleen Driemeyer 10/30/2015 5:06 AM

I would like a list of parrot toys that you might have available. HI THERE. WE HAVE A VERY LARGE RANGE OF WOODEN, SEKELBOS AND RAWHIDE TOYS AND ALSO THE PETFAIRY RANGE OF FORAGING TOYS. YOU CAN LOOK ON PETFAIRY.CO.ZA FOR THEIR RANGE.

Donna 10/22/2015 4:30 AM

Good day I have two marmosets that have been diagnosed with wasting syndrome. Both show no sign of diarrhoea and both are eating well. The only symptom is that both are very thin and lethargic. My vet has prescribed a general antibiotic but hasn't given any further advice. Can this be treated? If so how? What about my other 11 marmosets? WASTING SYNDROME IS VERY COMPLEX AND MAY BE CAUSED BY DIETARY DEFICIENCIES, ALLERGIES, PARASITES ETC. i WILL NEED MUCH MORE INFORMATION FROM YOU IN ORDER TO HELP. YOU CAN CONTACT US ON [email protected] I look forward to your reply

Kobus 10/22/2015 4:30 AM

Hi, was reffered by Dr Bebbington and ope you will be able to assit or guide me in right direction. I want to start a rabbit farm and busy collecting information, I need to know what illnesses I need to look out for and what common illnesses the animals get. Will be appreciated if you can assist in this matter or could recommend an expert in this field that I can contact. THERE IS A SOUTH AFRICAN RABBIT ASSOCIATION THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL. FARMED RABBITS CAN BE VACCINATED FOR PASTEURELLA AND SHOULD BE DEWORMED AND TREATED AGAINST COCCIDIA. DIET IS CRUCIALLY IMPROTANT FOR HEALTH, GOOD QUALITY HAY MUST BE FED DAILY AS WELL AS THE PELLETS.

Kristin 10/22/2015 4:31 AM

Hi there. I have a question regarding tortoise pellets if anyone there knows the answer. I am wanting to get pellets just to add variety to their normal diet(treat basically) BUT the only pellets i can find are Exo-terra pellets which have FISH as the third or fourth ingredient!! Is this ok for tortoises?????? Thank you. WHICH SPECIES OF TORTOISE DO YOU HAVE? THEIR DIETS VARY ENORMOUSLY.

Durie 9/29/2015 3:21 AM

Hi-Great website thank you-I have 3 parrots,1A'Grey,1BF Amazon,both in excellent health,our vet (Dr De Beer Klapmuts Bird Clinic) always compliments us.have another African Grey who we rescued,she is a recovering alcoholic (thanks to her stupid previous owners) with bad feather quality.She is slowly regaining her feathers becoming a beautiful girlie.They currently on Nutribird SPF15 diet.we no longer feed Animal Zone as we had issues.Want to use Harrisons.Are u able to supply me I am in CPT.

Ken Borain 9/29/2015 3:22 AM

I have taken in a Blue and Gold Macaw who comes from an obviously stressful background. I now keep Mac in a very clean 3mx3mx3m cage. I have also inherited or taken in five no longer wanted African Greys who live together in a 6mx8mx3m cage. I am retired and have time to learn about and take care of these birds. Do you offer courses or workshops in that regards. HI KEN. WE DON'T HAVE ANY OFFICIAL WORKSHOPS BUT THERE ARE LOTS OF GREAT LINKS ON THE WEBSITE. ALSO CHECK OUT SALLY BLANCHARD'S PAGE AND NEWSLETTER. DR ELLIOTT

Denise Fennell 9/29/2015 3:24 AM

PLEASE I was wondering if anyone can please help with any information with relocating my african grey to the UK. I have been quoted R47 000.00 I was wondering if it was at all possible to do this myself. I have received info from the state vet which I just can not make head or tails of. PLEASE any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you very much. Denise. HI DENISE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 AND WE CAN TRY AND HELP YOU OUT. DR ELLIOTT

Jennifer Swarts 9/29/2015 3:24 AM

Hi there Do you perhaps have the Burgess excel adult rabbit pellets in stock? If you do, would you be willing to courier to Cape Town (obviously I'd cover the cost)? All the local shops are out of stock! Thank you and kind regards, Jennifer HI JENNIFER. WE WILL HAPPILY COURIER TO YOU. SEND US A MAIL ON [email protected] DR ELLIOTT

rachael 8/14/2015 4:30 AM

good day Please could you confirm the price,size of the Teff Hay and the courier fee to Bedfordview or Sandton? Many thanks HELLO. PLEASE WOULD YOU CONTACT US ON 012 529 8105 FROM MONDAY NEXT WEEK WHEN THE PRACTICE MANAGER WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU. MANY THANKS, DR ELLIOTT

Maxine 8/11/2015 3:44 AM

Hi! I need some information regarding my Leopard Gecko. He's about a year old, we've had him for a few months, he ate alot when we got him at first but now he isn't really eating much, we have a bowl of meal worms in his tank, which we check regularly and we try and hand feed him, but he just doesn't seem interested... Is this normal, what should we do? Should we bring him know for a check up? Kind regards HI MAXINE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM. THE CAGE MIGHT BE TOO COLD, HE MAY HAVE A CALCIUM DEFICIENCY OR INTERNAL PARASITES. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING HIM IN FOR A CHECKUP. DR ELLIOTT

Tanya 8/3/2015 7:17 AM

Hi I just want to request some information on spaying my pet rabbit, I am pretty sure it is a female, but I could be wrong. More or less, how long will the procedure take and what are the costs of this operation? Please email me back as much information as you can. Thank you. HELLO. Spaying female rabbits is highly recommended for the following reasons: it decreases aggressive behaviour, prevents pregnancy and most importantly, eliminates the chances of uterine cancer which is extremely common in rabbits. Male rabbits go home the same day, females sleep over. Cost is female R1500 and Male R850. Please call us to book an appointment. Cheers! Dr Elliott

Maryke 8/3/2015 7:20 AM

Hi, My Chinchilla is suddenly not eating her food. She also has this wet patch that is sticky for some reason. I know she is not suppose to get wet so I have no idea what it is but you can see that it's bothering her. I would like to know what you ask for consultation? HELLO. A CONSULTATION IS R350. YOUR CHINCHILLA MAY HAVE OVERGROWN TEETH WHICH IS VERY PAINFUL AND CAUSES THEM TO STOP EATING. DOES SHE EAT TEFF HAY EVERY DAY? BECAUSE IF NOT, THE TEETH GROW FAR TOO LONG AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS. IF SHE IS NOT EATING THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY AS CHINCHILLAS CAN DIE AFTER NOT EATING FOR EVEN A DAY OR TWO. CHEERS DR ELLIOTT

Estie Kretschmer 7/11/2015 12:56 AM

I'm looking for Harrisons' for my two cockatiels,10 and 12 years old. Starting out with high potency, then move on to adult if needed. Pellet size: Fine? They liked Hagen’s Tropican pellets (3-4mm diameter) but currently I’m cutting up Versele Laga's bigger ones (5-8mm) into smaller bits, otherwise they ignore it. They also ignore tiny VL pellets (1mm). Do you have smaller amounts than 5lbs? I see they need to see a vet - can it be their own vet (Dr Brett Russell, Bryanston)? HI ESTIE. I CAN IMPORT THE CORRECT HARRISONS FOR YOU BUT ROUDYBUSH MAKE AN EXCELLENT COCKATIELS PELLET THAT WE HAVE IN STOCK. REMEMBER, COCKATIELS NEED HALF PELLETS AND HALF GRASS SEEDS TO BE HEALTHY.

Anne-Mari Gavin 6/23/2015 11:56 PM
BIRD FOODS

Please be so kind and send me price on Roudybush organic parrot food. I am also looking for Zupreem Fruit Bland and A.Z. Parrot Pellets, do you keep these - price? ROUDYBUSH HAS JUST BECOME AVAILABLE IN SA AND IS APPROXIMATELY R600 FOR 4.5KG. THERE IS A SUPPLY PROBLEM FROM THE DISTRIBUTORS AT THE MOMENT AND WE ARE EAGERLY AWAITING NEW STOCK. ZUPREEM IS UNFORTUNATELY NOT AVAILABLE HERE YET. WE ALSO HAVE HARRISONS AVAILABLE FOR APPROX R700 FOR 5lb.

Shirley Gillian Watts 6/22/2015 2:16 AM

Hi I love your site and would like to join. Also thanks to Dr Elliot and Stefan for your kind words and help with our baby monkey Chad, it means a lot to us may he RIP, also may please recommend a stunning reptile diet range called Repashy, it's phono imag and worth keeping there. Science I have used it my reptiles are thriving. please let me know if I can send you more details. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS, WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED LITTLE CHAD. WE ALREADY USE REPASHY, IT IS AN EXCELLENT DIET. DR ELLIOTT

Menante Botha 6/11/2015 11:50 PM

Hi! Love the new site! Looks really good. I always advise exotic owners to visit and read about the best husbandry etc. for their pets. Hope you are well! . . Hi Menante. Thanks! We are very proud of our new site.