It is critical that you understand the health needs of your pet parrot.  They can be hardy creatures, but they do have vulnerabilities that you must be aware of to keep them healthy and vital.

First and foremost, they must have a healthy, nutritious diet.  Read the page on Basic Care to learn about the basics of parrot nutrition.  In the Basic Care section you can also learn about other fundamental issues of caring for a parrot.

Then you should check out the section on parrot diseases so you know what the risks and signs are.

Most important, you need to know about certain toxins and dangers that are specific to parrots.  They are not like cats and dogs – they are much more vulnerable to odors, air-borne toxins, and the like. So be sure to visit and thoroughly read the Toxins & Alerts section.