EMERGENCY CARE FOR BIRDS A GUIDE FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS (PB 2024) Paperback

Birds, due to their small size and distinct physical traits, can deteriorate quickly when they fall ill or suffer injuries. As a result, prompt intervention is crucial for the best chance at recovery. Written by avian veterinarian Rob van Zon, this practical and concise guide is designed to help veterinary professionals provide first aid and emergency care for birds. It also offers advice for clients on how to administer basic first aid when they cannot immediately access veterinary care. The full-color book is filled with photographs and anatomical illustrations and provides clear instructions for stabilizing critically ill avian patients in the clinic. It covers various emergency situations, such as recognizing and treating conditions like hypothermia, hypoxia, hypovolemia, and hypoglycemia in severely ill birds. Additionally, it includes a list of warning signs of disease, toxic plants, clinical procedures, an emergency drug formulary, and bandaging techniques. The guide also offers helpful advice for veterinarians on how to instruct bird owners on providing first aid at home.