Practicing proper hygiene when dealing with your bird can help protect your family and pet from potential health hazards. Here are some hygiene tips to keep in mind:

• Wash your hands thoroughly both before and after handling your bird. While people can catch diseases from pet birds, incidents of pet birds catching diseases from their owners are much more common.
• A regular thorough cleaning of your bird’s cage will help keep bacterial growth and parasites in check, reducing the risk of illness to your pet as well as people that come into contact with your bird.
• While many bird owners find sharing food with their pet bird as a great way to bond with each other, this is an important avenue of transmitting bacteria and parasites between you and your bird. If you really want to share your food with your pet, place a small amount of food on a dish for your bird. He will surely enjoy having his own plate.

Regular visits to the Thorold veterinary clinic will ensure your pet bird remains healthy and happy. Visit this website to know more.