Ask Your Pet Question. Pet Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Pet Question?)

HELLO MY PARAKEET BEAK HAS GROWN A LITTLE LONGER THEN ...
Sent to Pet Experts April 10 07:48 AM

HELLO MY PARAKEET BEAK HAS GROWN A LITTLE LONGER THEN NORMAL WHAT SHOULD I DO

 

Optional Information:
Age: 3; Female; Breed: Parakeet

Already Tried:
nothing

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
April 10 8:25 AM (36 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

Wonder,

Thanks for your question!

If you can find an exotic vet in your area (or one that feels comfortable seeing birds), the treatment for this is usually rather simple. An overgrown beak can cause many problems such as difficulty eating, drinking, climbing, etc. After the vet has done a thorough exam, s/he will reshape the tip of the beak and groom the rest of the site. (This is a rather painless procedure as the tip of the avian beak is quite similar to the tip of the human nail and does not contain blood supply or sensitive nerves). Many veterinarians do this with a tiny dremel tool. It is highly suggested to place toys (exercise caution with those that have metal pieces and skip using them) that are made of plastic, rope, wood, etc. into your pet's cage that will assist in keeping the beak at a normal length (check toys over daily to make sure they're in good condition).

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1829&articleid=2752

Good luck, Wonder, and let me know if you have any other questions. If my answer has been sufficient, please click accept. I personally dont get paid for my hard work unless you do so. Thanks so much!

Sami



Edited by PitRottMommy on April 10 2008 at 8:27 AM



Please remember that no matter how thorough my answers may be, they will never take the place of an exam by a veterinarian.

Please click "accept" if I have answered your question sufficiently. Thanks!
Answer
April 10 9:48 AM (1 hour and 23 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
1 Other Expert Agrees with this!
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Pet Health