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First, consult your veterinarian. He or she will determine the severity of your bird's
obesity and help you devise a plan to make him healthier. Involve your veterinarian
throughout the entire weight-loss process. |
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If your bird currently eats a seed-based diet, switch him to a formulated (pelleted)
diet. Roudybush Low-Fat Diets are a healthy choice. Also feed vegetables;
fresh are ideal, but freeze-dried Just Veggies are great when you're short
on time. For most larger pet birds, feed pelleted food as 65-80% of the diet, and
vegetables as 15-30%. Offer small portions of seed and fruit occasionally as special treats. |
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Place food and water at opposite ends of the cage – at different heights, if possible. |
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Feed meals in a foraging toy so he'll have to work for his food. |
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Do not simply restrict food; he'll be unnecessarily hungry and could suffer a vitamin
or mineral deficiency. |
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Keep fresh water available at all times. |
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Consider obtaining a larger cage to give your bird more room for exercise. |
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Provide in-cage exercise opportunities. Climbing ladders and activity
centers offer fun ways to get him moving – climbing, swinging, etc. A
variety of toy styles accommodates birds of all sizes, preferences, and temperaments. |
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Offer out-of-cage exercise whenever possible. Play gyms give him
exercise and entertainment, often while closer to you. A Flight Suit with Lanyard will enhance his safety and minimize messes while he's out. |
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Monitor your bird throughout his weight loss. Each day, clean the cage bottom and
check droppings for consistency and color. Also, weigh him weekly. A Digital Bird
Scale can provide quick results, without the need for multiple veterinarian
visits. |
