Dr. Rob Marshall

Dr. Rob Marshall is a bird veterinarian with more than 30 years experience in treating birds. He has kept birds since the age of eight. The age he decided to become a bird veterinarian. Since 1975, Dr. Marshall has been attending to birds as a veterinarian. In 1988, he received his M.A.C.V.Sc. degree in Avian Medicine. He is author of many books and regularly presents scientific papers at national and international veterinary conferences. His notable books are: "Eclectus Parrots as Pet and Aviary Birds" (ISBN 0975081705), "Canary Health" (ISBN 0976891905) and "The Budgerigar" (ISBN 0646506587). He can be found at birdhealth.com.au.

Blocked Gizzard by Dr. Rob Marshall

November 5, 2023September 16, 2021 by Dr. Rob Marshall

Blocked Gizzard is a life-threatening disease and your bird may need to stay in hospital until it starts eating. It may take as short as one day, or as long as three days to unblock the gizzard.

Candida / Candidiasis / Thrush Infections in Pet Birds by Dr. Rob Marshall

October 29, 2023September 16, 2021 by Dr. Rob Marshall

Article by Dr. Rob Marshall Thrush (candida) infections are diagnosed by the microscopic examination of a stained (gram stain) dropping or mouth swab. A culture test will confirm the severity of the infection and help to identify an underlying cause. What is thrush? Thrush is a common disease of pet and other birds. It is … Read more