Dr. Greg Burkett, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), is a board-certified avian veterinarian with more than 30 years of experience in avian medicine, surgery, nutrition, and care. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from North Carolina State University in 1993 and became board certified in Avian Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in 2002.
Dr. Burkett founded Birdie Boutique in 1995 to give bird owners access to the nutrition, supplies, and practical guidance he recommended to his own patients. The articles on this site are drawn from his clinical experience, and he continues to serve as Birdie Boutique's medical reviewer, helping bird owners make informed decisions about their birds' health and well-being.
Dr. Burkett is retired from clinical practice and does not accept patients or provide individual consultations. For questions about products or orders, please contact Birdie Boutique. If your bird is unwell, please contact a local avian veterinarian.
Articles by Dr. Greg Burkett
- Why Does My Bird Destroy Everything? Understanding Chewing Behavior
- Aging in Parrots: Signs, Lifespan & Senior Bird Care
- What Is Bird Cage Disinfection and Why Is It Important?
- Things You Should Never Do for Your Pet Bird (And What to Do Instead)
- The Power of Bird Friendship: Why Companion Birds Need Friends Too
- How to Potty Train Your Pet Bird: A Step-by-Step Guide for Cleaner, Happier Bonding
- Why Every Bird Owner Needs an Avian Veterinarian
- Why Pet Birds Make Wonderful Companions: A Complete Guide for First-Time Bird Owners
- Why Harrison’s Bird Foods Is One of the Best Diets for Pet Birds
- Pet Parrot Care Guide: Why Education and Commitment Matter Most
- Chronic Egg Laying in Pet Birds: Causes, Risks, and How to Prevent It
- Avian Healthcare Guide: Essential Bird Care Tips for a Healthy, Happy Pet
- Antibiotic Resistance in Pet Birds: The Silent Threat Every Bird Owner Should Know
- How Long Do Pet Birds Live? A Guide to Aging and Caring for Senior Birds
- What Do Pet Birds Eat? The Complete Guide to a Healthy Bird Diet
- Which Toys Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Pet Birds?
- What is the best diet for parrots? Guide For New Parrot Parents
- How Do I Set Up a Home for a New Bird?
- What foods are safe vs dangerous for pet birds?
- Zinc Poisoning
- Why a Scale is Important
- Water Bottles & Birds
- To Wean or Not to Wean?
- Signs of a Sick Bird & When to See the Avian Vet
- Light Up Your Bird's Life
- Lead Toxicosis
- How Big is Your Bird's Cage?
- How and Why to Switch Your Bird to a Pelleted Diet
- Grooming Your Bird
- AVMA Compendium of Psittacosis (Chlamydiosis) Control
- Yellow-collared Macaw
- Yellow-backed Chattering Lory
- White-capped Pionus
- White-bellied Caique
- Umbrella Cockatoo
- Timneh African Grey
- Sun Conure
- Sulphur Crested Cockatoos
- Senegal Parrot
- Scarlet macaw
- Also known as the galah cockatoo
- Red-bellied Parrot
- Red (Moluccan) Lory
- Celestial (Pacific) Parrotlets
- Moustached Parakeet
- Meyer's Parrots
- Maximillian's Pionus
- Peach-faced Lovebird
- Jardine's Parrot
- Indian Ring-necked Parakeet
- Hyacinth Macaw
- Hahn's Macaws
- Green-cheeked Conure
- Green-winged Macaw
- Goffin's Cockatoos
- Eleanora Cockatoo
- Eclectus Parrot
- Dusky Conures
- Double Yellow-headed Amazons
- Congo African Grey Parrot
- Cockatiel
- Canary
- Budgerigar (Budgie)
- Brown-headed Parrot
- Blue-crowned Conure
- Blue-headed Pionus
- Blue and Gold Macaw
- Black-headed Caique
- Alexandrine Parakeet