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Old 02-13-2007, 09:50 AM   #11
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Okay, so when I put this list together, I will be certain to note that certain things are for US to use and others are for the birds. Perhaps I will leave out the Pepto and Metamucil, as I wouldn't want someone giving their bird a slug of Pepto if it has diarrhea. Okay with you?

Fine by me! That was a list that I got from elsewhere...do whatever you want to it!
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Old 02-13-2007, 10:23 AM   #12
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I was looking over the list again and wanted to throw out another 2 cents worth of thoughts...
if you dont know how to give fluids under the skin, I would cross off the lactated ringers solution and jot down pedialyte. Pedialyte is a good fluid suppliment and also is a great form of much needed electrolytes to a dehydrated bird.

Heating pad- I would personally opt for a ceramic heat emitter in a clamplight instead. If you are talking a medium size to larger bird, the bird is most likely going to be rooming in a cage that is on a stand, is metal, etc. So you cant place the heating pad on the cage and expect it to keep the bird warm. If the bird is sick and you move it to a smaller cage, the heating pad may actually pose a hazard. If the smaller isolation cage is plastic bottomed and the heating pad is placed at the bottom, there is a chance the heating pad may melt the plastic. I've seen pictures of one that did- someone was trying to incubate their sick cockatiel in a smaller cage that was outfitted with a plastic bottom and tray.
A ceramic heat emitter can be hooked onto the birds current cage (less stress, you do not have to move the bird to a new cage) and is safer in the fact you do not have to worry about it heating up the cage... it does not heat up the cage bars but provides sufficient heat to the bird, and careful placement allows the bird to move away from the heat as necessary.
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Old 02-13-2007, 10:43 PM   #13
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I was looking over the list again and wanted to throw out another 2 cents worth of thoughts...
if you dont know how to give fluids under the skin, I would cross off the lactated ringers solution and jot down pedialyte. Pedialyte is a good fluid suppliment and also is a great form of much needed electrolytes to a dehydrated bird.

Heating pad- I would personally opt for a ceramic heat emitter in a clamplight instead. If you are talking a medium size to larger bird, the bird is most likely going to be rooming in a cage that is on a stand, is metal, etc. So you cant place the heating pad on the cage and expect it to keep the bird warm. If the bird is sick and you move it to a smaller cage, the heating pad may actually pose a hazard. If the smaller isolation cage is plastic bottomed and the heating pad is placed at the bottom, there is a chance the heating pad may melt the plastic. I've seen pictures of one that did- someone was trying to incubate their sick cockatiel in a smaller cage that was outfitted with a plastic bottom and tray.
A ceramic heat emitter can be hooked onto the birds current cage (less stress, you do not have to move the bird to a new cage) and is safer in the fact you do not have to worry about it heating up the cage... it does not heat up the cage bars but provides sufficient heat to the bird, and careful placement allows the bird to move away from the heat as necessary.
Excellent ideas. I also worry about the forceps, too. Wouldn't want someone trying to pull a blood feather. I still cringe when I have to do it.

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Old 02-14-2007, 11:33 PM   #14
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Anyone else have any additions to this?
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You've done well, Kathie. I do have a small first aid kit but other than that I have an excellent avian vet 5 minutes by car and a credit card!
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That reminds me. Either a special credit card or cash stashed away. That may be a good item - ya think?
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