Are you looking for a bird vet? Here at Gaia Vets, we have professionals who are experienced in treating pet birds of all kinds and providing advice on how to take care of them.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Thank you, Dr Arman, for being patient and gentle towards my birds and also giving me so much advice.“ - Rosanne H.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great after-hours care, very reasonable consultation and medication prices, caring and professional staff. Gaia Vets is our preferred vet!” - Joel L.
We routinely treat Avian Species and Exotic Pets
We are one of the few vet clinics in Singapore that sees birds and exotic animals. Our vets are trained to be on the front-line to assess any common pet bird illnesses and are fully equipped to treat avian species, e.g. x-rays to check for any broken bones, egg-binding etc. We are also one of few animal hospitals in Singapore that do CT-scans in house, an essential diagnostic tool which helps our vets detect certain illnesses such as cancer.
Although we have fixed consultation hours for appointments or walk-ins, our hospital is well-equipped and able to provide round-the-clock dedicated care for critically ill or injured birds.
How is Gaia Vets different from other vets in Singapore?
We recognise that pet owners play an important role in keeping pets healthy and believe that high-quality pet care is made possible only with combined efforts from pet owners and vets.
That is why our vets are trained to diagnose, assess and treat every bird as individual cases based on their unique medical history and home environment. Our vets have experience keeping birds too and often take the time during consultation to provide lots of advice to bird owners and offer solutions relevant to their context wherever possible.
How do I know if my bird is sick?
Exotic animals make wonderful pets but they may not be as expressive or tend to show their discomfort. This is especially true for birds. Avian species show very subtle signs of illness which means bird owners need to be even more vigilant and have ready access to veterinary help.
If your bird is showing one or more of these symptoms below, it’s time bring it to Gaia Vets for a detailed check-up.
Below are some common signs of illnesses:
If your bird stops eating, is eating less or seems to have reduced appetite
If your bird has lost weight Most of us don’t weigh our pet birds regularly so you can try using this handy chart to check if your bird is of a healthy size.
If you notice a change in colour pet bird’s poop or if the droppings look too runny or harder than usual
If you notice messy feathers around your bird's face or feathers that are stuck together at the rump area (the part of your bird’s body immediately above her tail)
If your pet bird’s feathers stay fluffed or ruffled for 24 hours or longer
If your usually active bird suddenly seems listless or moping in the corner of the cage for a long time.
If you notice discharge or redness at your bird’s cere (the area on the beak where nostrils are located) or in its eyes.
If your bird seems to be opening its mouth wide to breathe
If your pet bird stops its usual singing or vocalising
If your bird is bobbing its tail up and down repeatedly
*Important Note: Birds can be highly sensitive to environmental changes, do rule out issues that impact sleep first, e.g. changes in environment or sudden increase in noise level (very common in densely-populated country like Singapore), as these issues can be easily corrected. When in doubt, simply give us a call at 6950 4533.
Does Gaia Vets provide regular health-checks for birds?
Yes we do! Prevention is better than cure and we highly encourage pet owners to bring their pets in for annual health check-ups.
With some years of experience treating and keeping birds, our vets can provide plenty of advice suited to pet owners in Singapore, especially for first-time bird owners. From dietary advice to orientating your bird to your home, our vets are passionate and happy to share useful tips on bird-keeping.
How do I reach Gaia Vets?
We are located at 5 Opal Crescent, Singapore 328400 in the Potong Pasir/Serangoon area. You can book an appointment with us at 6950 4533.
Our consultation hours for walk-ins and appointments are:
Mondays - Fridays: 10am - 10pm
Saturdays: 9am - 9pm
Sundays: 9am - 12.30pm; 1.30pm - 5pm
Can I book an online vet consultation for my pet bird?
Although Gaia Vets provides online consultation services, we highly encourage you to bring your pet bird for a physical examination instead. If it is difficult to bring your pet bird out of the home, you may call ahead of time to book a house-call with one of our vets. Do not that house-calls are subject to our vets’ availability.