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  • Welcome to Animal Kingdom

    Animal Kingdom was Established in 1993, Animal Kingdom prides itself on being one of South Africa’s largest and finest pet retailers. We aim to cover all aspects of a pet store. We stock one of the biggest selections of fresh water, marine, inverts and live plants as well as having an all round selection of animals such as dogs, cats, birds, rodents and an interesting selection of reptiles and exotics. Our range of equipment and accessories for your hobby and love of animals is massive and of an international standard.

  • About our Animals

    The reason we started Animal Kingdom was due to our love for animals, this is why we strive to be all about whats best for our animals and yours.

    With our animals we try to have the best possible enviroment and give them the greatest care and love while they are with us. With your animals we try to stock the best quality goods and the biggest possible range. So you have a selection of goods and accesories to satisfy you and your animal.

  • Latest News

    November 2009 - Launch of the new Animal Kingdom Website

    We have decided to update our website to bring your more interesting and up to date content, we will update the site regularly with interesting information and times of when new shipments are arriving. Watch this space. :)

  • Services

    We offer the following services :

    Free advice - Water tests - Testing equipment - Cutting birds wings/nails

    Sexing snakes - Boarding of small animals and birds - Renting a variety of goods

    Sourcing of fish, reptiles, dogs and birds

  • Products

    Stockist’s of:

    Superpet, NT Labs, Arcadia, API, Karlie, Marc Weiss, ProPac, Rogz, Prodac

    Fish Mate, ZooMed, AviPlus, Penn Plax, Bob Martin, Biokill, Daro, Animal Talk

    Charlie Fox, Marltons, Multipet.

Bird Care Sheet Print E-mail

Bird Ailment Chart

Ailment Symtoms Cause Treatment
Apoplexy& Wild,aimless flight, Toxin found in Intestine Aid
Gastroenteritis convulsions,digestive spoiled food Marval Aid
disorders,emaciation
Asthma Wheezing, gasping Respiratory infection Cold Relief
breath, nasal scar tissue in air Tonic & Bitters
discharge. passage Marval Aid
Baldness Lose of feathers improper diet,mites Iron & Blood Supplement
incorrect breeding
Vita Sol
Bleeding Throught broken Dry gauze compress,
claws / quills blood stop
Constipation Hard, dry droppings Improper diet, Intestine Aid
bird has trouble forcing lack of greens/treats
passage
Diarrhea Loose watery droppings Stale, bad food Diarrhea Treatment
bird whips tail feathers bacterial infection Iron & Blood Supplement
Marval Aid
Vita Sol
Feather Pulling Bird continually picks Lack of necessary Iron & Blood Supplement
at self oils in system
dry itchy skin
mites Moulting Food
Skin & Plumage
Parrot Tonic
Vita Sol
Feet Sore & Inflamed Red puffed up feet Improper diet, dirty
cage,insect bite,
infections,inactivity Iron & Blood Supplement
of damp perch Marval Aid
Going Lite Extreme emaciation Improper diet De-wormer
lack of pep, abnormal Tape worm Intestine Aid
appetite without extreme nervousness Nerve Tonic
noticeable gain in Vita Sol
weight.
Indigestion Bird picks at seed, Generally improper Intestine Aid
cracks but doesn't eat. diet, stale, bad food. Moulting Food
Stomach becomes Lack of protein
enlarged. Abnormal during moult/breeding
thirst, droppings are
grayish white/yellow
Lice/Mites Bird continually picks Small parasites Bird Mite Powder
at itself frequently Mite Spray
appears puffed up
Moulting Loss of feathers Normal during hot Moulting Food
On part of body. months Iron & Blood Supplement
Vita Sol
Nervousness Bird Twitches or Flutters Sudden chilling, Nerve Tonic
Wildy-bird vomits food Inbred characteristics
Bird has mating urge
Obesity/ Fat Birds Bird appears heavy, Over rich diet,not Vita Sol
sluggish enough exercise. Half ration of seed,more
fresh fruit and vegetables
Sore Eyes Red /Puffy eyes Infection or irritation
Marval Aid
Song,loss of Improper diet,over- Treat according to
feeding, fright,illness, symptoms.
mites or moult. Vita Sol
Song Food
Vomiting Bird regurgitates food Indigestion or mating Intestine Aid
urge. Nerve Tonic
The most important factor in treating ailments of cage birds is proper diet .