Listed below is a chronology of our Website updates and coming attractions so you can take part in our evolution as a premier avian educational source. The subcategories will also guide you to the latest topics influencing The BIRD Clinic, our clients, and the California Pet Industry from the media and California legislature.

The Year 2003

Media News Event : An event demonstrating how The BIRD clinic was recognized for advancing avian medicine as well as helping officials in Orange County deal with exotic avian problems.

CA legal : Current proposed legislation that could effect how ALL birds are sold in the state.

Avian Newcastle Update: Latest news regarding the eradication efforts. (Removed November 2003 after the quarantine was lifted on Southern California)

The BIRD Clinic Handouts : Our handouts are an extension of our educational goals. These are all new,currently updated, and can be downloaded.

Detailed offered services : The services offered by The BIRD Clinic are now expanded and further explained with pictures as well as words.

Cotinine Testing - Newly developed at the University of Miami, The BIRD Clinic can now quantitatively evaluate the effects of second hand smoke on our pet birds.

AAV 2003 summary (Part I) - The specialty program spending nine hours on one of the most frustrating presentations to an avian veterinarian: The feather picking bird.

AAV 2003 summary (Part II) - Dr. Nemetz's synopsis of 18 articles presented at the Main Conference on avian medicine.

Assembly Bill 202 Passes - Just before Governor Gray Davis left office he signed into law this bill to help the wellfare of our avian pets and thereby California consumers.

Year 2004

Beak Surgery - Updated pictures of "Festus" out to 163 days post surgery

New Handout - How to give an injection properly to a sick bird. Handout #16

The Oldest Bird? - Analyzing a report of Winston Churchill's bird still alive at 104 years. Q&A #5

Update on Johnny - The animal abuse case that became national news comes to a conclusion.

AAV 2004 Conference Part II - Summary of select articles from the 71 lectures presented this year. Topics ranged from anatomy to physiology, infectious disease to behavioral techniques.

West Nile Virus 2004 Update - An addenum to last year's Dr. Tully's paper, Dr. Redig brought new information regarding the spread of WNV in the United States. Dr. Nemetz also has confirmed a case in Southern California.

New Boarding requirements at the BIRD Clinic - With the advancement of medicine comes more risks and change. The BIRD Clinic strives to provide the safest environment for its patients.

Assembly Bill 202 (AB202) - Became law September 1, 2004. Please check the link to the actual document that was past into law. Protect your future bird purchase. No petstore in the State of California can sell an unweaned baby bird. Make sure the petstore complies.

The Year 2005

"birdStuff" Retail supply and Boarding Facility - Well we said there was going to be an expansion to The BIRD Clinic in 2005, but it got a little carried away. Read about the new facility and what it can offer you and your beloved pet bird.

AAV 2004 Conference Part II - Summary of the second half of the select articles from the 71 lectures presented at the annual conference. Sorry for the delay.......

Colored Elevations of the New BIRD Clinic - well the vision continues. What hopes to be in only a year the new home of Dr. Nemetz.

Dairy Products - These are NOT safe for your bird. Contrary to "Urban Legends" dairy products can kill. Please click and read this explanation. The BIRD Clinic sees 3-6 cases each year.

True Digital Radiology is here! - We said it was coming, but it came early. Eklin system and Dr. Nemetz developed the first in the world direct digital radiology (DR) system and techniques for the avian patient! (Look at what digital can do)

The Avian Flu Virus - Should you be concerned? Please read Dr. Nemetz's current recommendations regarding this potentially deadly virus.

The Year 2006 - 2007

July, 2007

Listed below is a chronology of our Website updates and coming attractions so you can take part in our evolution as a premier avian educational source. The subcategories will also guide you to the latest topics influencing The BIRD Clinic, our clients, and the California Pet Industry from the media and California legislature.