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Hospital Precautions and Procedures to Avoid Disaster in Avian Medicine by: Teresa L Lightfoot D.V.M., Diplomate ABVP-Avian
Just as in dog and cat medicine, if the primary problem is NOT behavioral, then the bird needs to be handled with minimal stress during the office visit. This will be the emphasis of today's lecture.
Topics discussed:
Exam room entrance
Escapees
Restraining the bird
Towel trained birds
The "Put It Down" Check List
ACVC 2001 - Hospital Precautions and Procedures to Avoid Disaster in Avian Medicine