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In the event of an
emergency, it is important and reassuring to have a properly stocked avian first
aid kit on hand. Many minor emergencies can be handled effectively at home
if the proper supplies are available. In the event of a more serious
situation, the kit can be helpful in stabilizing your bird prior to transport to
the vet's office.
A commercially
available kit is available on the AvianEnrichment site which contains the
following:
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1 - Styptic
Powder (stops toenail or broken blood feather bleeding)
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1 - Pair of
latex gloves (to minimize infection)
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1 - Bottle of
Eye & Skin Wash (flush wounds or eyes)
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1 - 1" x 6 yd.
sterile gauze bandage
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1 - Pair of
Scissors (for cutting tape, bandages)
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1 - Pair of 5"
Locking Forceps (to pull broken blood feathers)
- 2 - PVP Iodine Antiseptic Swabs
- 2 - Pkg. 2" x 2" Gauze Pads (to cover wounds or burns)
- 5 - Cotton Swabs (for cleaning wounds)
- 1 - Roll of 1/2" x 2.5 yd. Adhesive Tape
- 1 - Hand Wipe (personal cleanup)
- 1 - Bird Emergency Information Card (vet contact info)
- 1 - Bird Kit Direction Card (helpful emergency info)
In addition to the above contents, we also recommend that you
assemble the following supplies for use during an emergency:
-
Carrier
- Towel
- Heating Pad
- Flashlight to aid in lighting wounding area, eyes or
mouth
- Hand feeding formula or baby food if your bird has
stopped eating
- Pedialyte in the event of dehydration
- Disposable
plastic feeding pipettes
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