Avian First Aid

At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn how to quickly save your bird's life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by feeding your bird a balanced diet, regularly trimming his wings and nails and bird-proofing your home. First Aid for Birds is written by an expert and includes instructions on monitoring your bird's health by regular veterinary visits and observing your bird daily for signs of illness. Best of all, the book is filled with color photos, info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet bird easy and enjoyable.

This book provides a ready resource with easy to follow instructions to aid you in providing first aid to companion birds in emergency situations. The information in this book has been collected, compiled and edited from a variety of sources. The information here is provided as a resource for first aid for your companion bird. As we all know, first aid provides an immediate response to an immediate physical need or discomfort. First aid is never intended to be a substitute for competent medical attention, in this instance, your avian veterinarian.

Avian best friends come in more than 10,000 varieties and can live from 5 to 80 years! They can catch the common cold FROM us as well as share a few zoonotic diseases of their own! In this handy guide, you'll learn the 4-1-1 you need to know to help your feathered family member BEFORE you can get to veterinary care. You will learn to check vitals as well as identify the signs and symptoms of something not quite right with your bird and what to do at onset of illness or injury. Topics include: Handling Attacks by Another Animal, Broken Blood Feathers, Bleeding Tongue, Breathing Difficulties & CPR, Burns, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Poisoning, Regurgitation vs. Vomiting, Shock, Straining, What to Have in Your Bird's First-Aid Kit and more.

Birds are one of America’s most popular pets. Whether you own a pet bird or plan to own one, PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR PET BIRDS will provide you with the essential information you need to be the best bird owner possible. This helpful reference guide provides information on: • Which diets are the best • How to choose the right cage for your bird • How to furnish and set up the cage so that your bird is comfortable • How to keep the cage clean • The importance of water bottles • What foraging is and why it is important to your bird • The benefits of full-spectrum lighting to keep your bird healthy PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR PET BIRDS also discusses the importance of regular veterinary care and how best to prevent illness and disease in your companion pet bird. You will learn how to recognize the subtle signs of a sick bird, how to assemble a first aid kit, and how to prepare for emergencies such as animal attacks, broken blood feathers, egg binding, and poisoning.

Practical guide presenting advice on assessing a bird's condition, approaching and handling an injured bird, basic first aid techniques, prevention and treatment of injuries, and when to call a vet. Indexed. The author is a veterinary surgeon.

Create a "home tweet home" for this colorful, lively bird This plain-English guide helps readers find the right parakeet and offers expert advice on feathering his nest, from setting up the cage and selecting foods to keeping messes at bay. Readers will discover how to groom a parakeet, recognize the symptoms of illness, and keep a parakeet safe from other pets. They will also see how to teach a parakeet to talk, understand parakeet behavior, and find an avian veterinarian.

Most general veterinarians don’t have time to read 'big' books about exotic medicine, but they do need to know how to treat birds in case of emergency: this concise guide offers all the practical information they need. The book can be read by veterinarians from cover-to-cover but it can also be dipped into for a quick reference re a specific problem during an emergency consultation, or when owners call about what to do in case of certain emergencies. The only book to focus solely on critical care in birds. Over 100 full colour illustrations Provides guidance to vets for giving advice to bird owners who need to do basic first aid at home, advising when and why to visit a veterinarian as soon as possible.