Energy Vets Taranaki Ltd
Energy Vets Taranaki: We're here to help your pet stay happy and healthy.
We are still seeing injured wild birds at this time but please give us a call before you bring them to the clinic. Once here, stay in your car and call us so that we can then triage it. Any sick wild birds please do not move them from their location and call MPI.
If you have your own birds that are sick or injured please call our clinic to make an appointment. Please stay in your car and call us to inform us of your arrival and we will have a vet come out to you to triage them.
HPAI H5N1 (H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza) has a low human health risk, however it can be spread to those working closely with sick birds. Dogs and cats can also contract the disease so it is a good idea to limit exposure to sick wild birds where possible.
Animal welfare is about the wellbeing of animals in our care.
We don't tend to talk about the welfare of animals in the wild. It is only when humans start domesticating animals and controlling their lives that welfare is specifically considered. Things such as provision of food, water, shelter, freedom from pain and fear, and allowing them to behave normally are all animal welfare issues.
Why is it important? Two main reasons:
Many acknowledged experts in the animal sciences have combined their wisdom to help understand and advocate good animal welfare principles.
These are reviewed regularly in light of new information or practices.
Energy Vets Taranaki: We're here to help your pet stay happy and healthy.
