Dr. Alex Strelkov

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Parrots

Expert parrot health advice from avian veterinarian Dr. Alex Strelkov. Learn how to recognize symptoms, identify common diseases, understand behavior changes, and know when your parrot needs veterinary care.

Dr. Alex Strelkov explaining to a parrot owner why round cages are unsuitable for parrots during a clinical consultation.

Why Are Avian Vets So Hard to Find? A Vet's Honest Answer

Dr. Alex Strelkov, avian veterinarian, examining a small bird during a clinical consultation

How to Find an Avian Vet Near You — And What to Do If There Isn't One

Budgerigar with knemidocoptic mange (scaly face mite) — deformed cere and beak, patient of Dr. Alex Strelkov who prescribed treatment during an online consultation

Parrot Beak Peeling and Delamination: Causes and Treatment

Parrot showing vomiting symptoms — head and neck feathers soiled with regurgitated material, droplets visible around the beak area, a characteristic sign of serious digestive problems

Parrot Vomiting: When Internet Advice Can Cost Your Bird Its Life

Eastern Rosella with severe feather loss sitting on cage bars — sick parrot with bare skin patches visible on chest and wing

Why Is My Parrot Losing Feathers: Causes and Solutions