I have wondered/worried about diseases and such when boarding my U2 Baxter at the pet shop where I purchased him. They don't have may large parrots (sometimes none) usually smaller birds. They do ask their customers to sanitize their hands prior to handling birds, but I have seen them not enforce that rule fairly frequently.
Occassionally, I have to travel overnight, sometimes for a 2 or 3 days and I just hate leaving baxter all alone in the house with just someone stopping by to check on him. At the boarding he's guaranteed 2 hours of out of cage time to play and interact with the staff (not customers).
Is boarding there too risky?
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Originally Posted by Shades of Grey
Dear Ashling,
Im sure that Ash had a nice time looking at all the pets in the shop.
However, in my personal opinion, no matter how hygenic the pet shop, there is still a chance of your pet catching something from so many creatures under one roof. Even perfectly 'healthy' looking animals may be harbouring a disease.
Whenever I come home after visiting a pet shop, breeder, or bird market, I dont handle my birds ( I have an African Grey & a Cockateil - both cuddly tame & talking ) without having a shower and a change of clothing.
I may be 'hypersensitive' on the issue but its better to be extra-careful than regret later.
Take care,
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