|  Dr. Danoff received her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1999, where she focused her training on exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and aquatic animals. She currently owns a holistic and rehabilitation practice in Vienna, Virginia where she integrates both holistic and traditional medicine into her treatment plans.
Dr. Danoff is a vegan and shares her home with 15 rescued companion animals. These include 2 physically challenged dogs, 4 cats, 5 parrots, 2 snakes and 2 lizards.
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| Aug 6 Written by:kim_danoff
Wednesday, August 06, 2008  Q: I'm in northern Florida and we are having a horrible heat wave and my parrot is acting strange. She isn't making any noise and has been standing in one place for hours; this is not like her. Is this normal? She is in the coolest room in the house and has a fan near to circulate the air, but should we take her to a motel or someplace cooler? A: Birds are very sensitive animals. It is important to act promptly when you see your bird start to act funny, because sometimes we only notice changes in them when they are very ill. So, yes, I strongly recommend you take your bird to the vet if you have not already done so. Birds can overheat just like dogs and cats. So it is important to keep them cool and provide free access to water. If it is too hot for you and you need to leave the house, then place your bird in a carrier and take her with you.
Tags: 9 comments so far...
Re: Birds and Heat
its hot here as well in NC.........gonzo is a blue gold macaw!! he thrives on heat! check your birds eyes, if they are cloudy go to the vet ASAP...........I also put gonzo in the shower, so he can bathe,,,and that also helps him stay cool I also have a misting fan....that he loves..........I am appalled by the doc's answer, she knows nothing about birds!!! hope this helps...message me anytime...mupps
By muppy on
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
take it from me, I did not reconize early signs in my bird and i paid for it. please get the bird in for someone to see.
By DPFrank on
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
If 'misting' and cooler temps don't help, take the bird to the vet. Parrots love heat & humidity....sounds like something else is wrong......
By Wenchie on
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
Hello,
I breed african greys. I live in michigan so it don't get that hot here. But one thing I do when it is hot & my birds love it. I freeze a ice block, make sure it's not bigger then a big bowl then I put it in their cage has it melts it give off a nice cool air.
My birds just love it. I hope this helps. My grey jump right in with the ice & take a bath.
Lori
By palrescue on
Thursday, August 07, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
Those are all fine suggestions. My first question is what kind of Parrot do you have. They are all different. My suggestion to you is to get your bird to the vet anytime it acts out of the ordinary. Parrots( birds) are very sensitive and don't usually change behavior unless something is wrong. I work in a bird rescue and have seen many different behaviors, only you know how your bird reacts, if you are n ot sure, seek medical attention immediately.
By iam2u2smom on
Thursday, August 07, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
I learned the hard way - not all vets know about birds. Ask at a good pet store what vet they suggest for birds and go there.
By itaughtitawapuddytat on
Friday, August 08, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
all good advice, the best advice, in my opinion is to get your bird to a vet who specializes in exotic animal as thats what u have. birds die easily and fast. good luck
By shellyandus on
Saturday, August 09, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
The last thing you want to do is blow a fan on her.
By faunaluv on
Saturday, August 09, 2008
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Re: Birds and Heat
I know nothing about parrots.. Have you gone back to where you got the parrot from and ask them about the behavior ?
By FourPiggies on
Sunday, August 10, 2008
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