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AAV provides comprehensive downloadable pet bird care and owner resources

AAV provides comprehensive downloadable pet bird care and owner resources

AAV released a downloadable Pet Bird Care series and Bird Owner resources to give owners species-specific handouts, vet-finder tools, enrichment tips and disease guidance.

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