Digestive problems in parrots can be one of the easiest to prevent, and the most difficult to resolve. Dr. Scott Echols discusses the topic of digestive problems in companion parrots, and what warning signs to watch for, and offer suggestions on what preventative steps we can take to keep their systems in tip-top condition.
Date recorded: August 2012
About the Presenter:
Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)
Dr. Scott Echols is a board certified avian veterinary specialist, Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, past President for the Association of Avian Veterinarians, frequent lecturer at multiple universities and conference in the US and abroad, author, filmmaker and researcher.
His forays into filmmaking led him to establish Avian Studios, where he creates educational media that help teach people about the changes they can make to improve and enrich the lives of their companion parrots.
The Grey Parrot Anatomy Project is an ongoing study to evaluate, describe and publish the anatomy of the grey parrot. The study is a collaboration between numerous researchers working to define parrot anatomy in detail. Dr. Echols is the principle researcher and founder of the Project.
