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Summary: Good medical advice.....
Review: Gary Gallerstein is a doctor of veterinary medicine. Although his book presents plenty of material on bird health care and preventative maintenance, his main focus seems to be on diagnosing and dealing with the various ailments that afflict pet birds. His book contains all sorts of graphic illustrations of sick, deformed, dying, and dead birds he probably photographed in his clinic. His photos might prove useful for determining whether or not you need to take your bird to a vet (is the ailment life threatening) or if you can treat it at home. He also suggests first aid for birds before you take them to the vet. The jacket proclaims the book as the definitive work in print on the subject of bird health care, and I have no reason to doubt this is true since it seems very technical. While Gallerstein has written a useful book (especially his suggestions for keeping your bird healthy via good feeding practices, grooming, and cleanliness), he comes at the topic of living with a pet bird from a medical standpoint. This book is excellent for helping the lay person (and perhaps the professional??) diagnose an ailment. However, if you're interested in bird behavior, bird psychology, and training your bird, you will have to check elsewhere. THE COMPLETE BIRD OWNER'S HANDBOOK can be a useful addition to your bird book library. However, if you can only afford one book, you may want to buy a DUMMIES book, for example, COCKATIELS FOR DUMMIES which covers all aspects of living with a bird and provides a good deal of useful anecdotal information.
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Summary: A Must for Bird Owners
Review: I found this book to be quite informative on all of the most common bird health problems. It describes diseases and problems and tells how to remedy these problems on your own or lets you know when you should quarantine your bird or seek veterinary help. It also shows you how to deal with things such as nail and feather clipping etc. It is written in a format that is very easy for everyone to understand. In my opinion this book is a must for every bird owner, no matter what kind of bird you own you will find alot of useful information here.
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Summary: Every Bird Owner Must Have This Book
Review: I read this book (among others) prior to purchasing my first large bird. Of the selection I read, this one was the best at preparing me for the experience I was in for. This book described, in detail, what equipment I needed to have ready for any potential problems, basic first aid, and explained the basic characteristics of my new found friend. The only area in which I found the book lacking, was information regarding the training and correction of behavioral problems, however there are other great books for that. Overall, this book is an excellent reference.
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Summary: The best book available for general pet bird care.
Review: I recommend having this book in your collection if you either own a pet bird or are thinking about getting one. The book covers care and feeding guidelines, how to pick out the right bird for you, and how to select the correct cage. Most importantly the book covers first aid during accidents or illnesses - and in my opinion does a better job than any other parrot book on the market at this. There is even a quick find first aid index inside the front cover, so in an emergency (when you would likely be very upset or nervous) you can quickly get the page you need. This book also covers illnesses and their treatments in an easy to understand way. I highly recommend this book
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Summary: The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook.
Review: This book has over 300 pages, starting with the tips on buying a new bird, followed by do's and don'ts, health, longevity, creating a happy environment all the way to the basic anatomy and physiology, spotting a sickness, home medical care and when to see a veterinarian as well as rules for transporting . The last chapter addresses the loss of a pet and the difficult decisions regarding euthanasia. The Appendix deals with birds by species, breeding, as well as listing bird magazines and organizations. This book is a definite must for every bird owner.
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Summary: A Must for Anyone Living With a Bird
Review: This definitive reference book covers it all -- proper nutrition for birds, avian physiology, basic first-aid, avian diseases, and a wide spectrum of medical topics relating to companion birds. This user-friendly book is ideal for both the novice and the experienced bird parent. If you share your life with birds, you will want this book close at hand. Paula Fitzsimmons, pjpublications.com
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Summary: Not exactly complete, but a good beginner's guide
Review: This guide provides general advice concening nutrition, medicine, and equipment for pet birds, but it doesn't cover any topic in great detail. If you are interested in reading about the pros and cons of different species, keep shopping. This book covers species characteristics in an all-too-brief appendix. Also, this book is mostly aimed at the hookbills - parrots, cockatoos, budgies, etc. If you are interested in finches, mynahs, canaries and the like, you might find this book to be inadequate. However,I found this book to be very useful when I first got my parrot, and I still peruse it from time to time, especially the sections on diagnosing illness and medical care.
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Summary: Not exactly complete, but a good beginner's guide
Review: This guide provides general advice concening nutrition, medicine, and equipment for pet birds, but it doesn't cover any topic in great detail. If you are interested in reading about the pros and cons of different species, keep shopping. This book covers species characteristics in an all-too-brief appendix. Also, this book is mostly aimed at the hookbills - parrots, cockatoos, budgies, etc. If you are interested in finches, mynahs, canaries and the like, you might find this book to be inadequate. However,I found this book to be very useful when I first got my parrot, and I still peruse it from time to time, especially the sections on diagnosing illness and medical care.
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Summary: We require this book
Review: We give this book to all our adoptive candidates, and we test them on their knowledge before they take home a bird from The Gabriel Foundation. We order cases of this book! It is the most comprehensive bird book out there. There are more in depth books on behavior, species, medicine, etc, but if you are only getting one book **which you shouldn't do- there are many great parrot books and the more you know*** this is a fine choice. The list of safe woods is invaluable.
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Summary: Planet-Pets.com Recommended
Review: Whether you are an established bird enthusiast or have just bought your first bird, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook covers everything a bird lover may need to know to raise healthy birds. An extensive References section provides advice on many species.
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