July 2026

Happy Summer!!! It’s beautiful outside & we’re all keeping cool inside with the birds! During these hot months, remember not to keep your birds directly over the vents in the house so they’re not getting hit directly with the cold air. And it’s almost the 4th of July! Yay for fireworks fun. Please remember to create a calm & distracting environment for your flock to make it through the night in peace. Play calming music, provide extra toys, cover them to provide a more secure environment during the loud part of the evening.  

WE WILL BE OPEN 10-3 ON THE 4th OF JULY!

As always we do wing & nail trims on weekends only, no appointment necessary! Our summer hours continue …

• Monday thru Friday 11-6

• Saturday – 10am – 6pm

• Sunday 11a-5p

We are happy to announce that Dr. Scott McDonald will be back at Bird Is The Word performing his well bird checkups on Tuesday July 21st, from 10am to 8pm. We are now taking appointments and his schedule is filling up fast, so give us a call if you’d like to book a spot. Please remember to fast your birds 4 hours prior to your appointment time, transport them in an appropriate carrier, & bring a towel Dr Scott can use with the bird during the appointment. As always, Dr. Scott prefers cash for payment for the appointment but will take CC, & BITW accepts cash or card for the store fee.

Your pet is part of the tamily, so naturally, you want the best tor them. Just like most parents take their kids for an annual physical, regular check-ups at the avian veterinarian ensure that your parrot is in tip-top health. These annual visits are crucial to preventing illness and early detection of any problems. Because birds are different from cats, dogs and many of the pets that most vets see, you want to find a respected avian pet hospital where you know your pet bird will receive excellent care.

One of the reasons that annual checkups are crucial tor parrots and other pet birds is because they may not show outward signs when they’re sick or in pain. Hiding signs of disease or injury is a survival skill in the wild, but it means that by the time the caregiver notices something is amiss, it may be too late. Annual physicals can help detect illness early and, in many cases, save lives.

We are fully open for summer boarding! Please call to schedule your boarding dates & verify if your testing is still current (within 1 year). If your testing has lapsed, please bring your bird(s) in at least 2 weeks prior to boarding so we can get results back in time for your visit.