Part of your Cockatoo’s overall health and wellness includes keeping his nails trim and clean. If you don’t know how to trim your bird’s nails, call your vet and ask for assistance or schedule an appointment to have a vet tech or the vet trim the nails for you. Birds need their nails trimmed to avoid having them become so long that they are painful or could get caught in something. How often you trim you Cockatoo’s nails depends greatly on the particular bird you have. Generally, the bird’s nails are too long if the toe is elevated off the ground when the feet are placed on a flat surface. If you’re going to trim at home, make sure you have all of the appropriate tools. Your area pet store should care appropriate trimmers. Follow the trimming instructions from your vet Louisville, CO and never hesitate to call if you have questions. Click here.