Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds

Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques for common clinical procedures in pet birds, focusing on common psittacine and passerine species Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds provides easy-to-follow descriptions of a wide range of clinical techniques with step-by-step instructions for performing procedures in birds in the veterinary clinic, ranging from common techniques for surgery preparation and recovery, cardiology, anesthesia, imaging, sedation, and euthanasia. Each chapter includes a description of the procedure and the equipment needed, stepwise techniques, cautions and precautions, and references. Useful rationale/amplification sections answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions and provide information about some of the more common problems associated with the procedure. High-quality color photographs illustrate the techniques, showing how to physically manage the bird, the equipment needed, and the steps of the procedure. An accompanying companion website has videos showing some of the procedures. Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds includes information on: Physical restraint via towels and restraint straps, as well as jugular, wing, leg, and toenail blood collection IM, SC, IO, IN, and IV injection techniques, feather examination for structures, parasites, microbiology and cytology Oral medicating as well as gavage feeding techniques Techniques for ophthalmic examination, tear secretion testing, corneal and conjunctival diagnostic testing, ocular pressure measurements, and topical medication administration Grooming of the nails and wings Preparations for surgery including patient preparation, monitoring equipment, and post-surgery and recovery procedures Emergency procedures including hemostasis With a practical format and wide coverage, Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds is an essential reference for any veterinarian, nurse, veterinary student, or technician treating avian patients, regardless of experience level.

Foreword xvii Preface xviii Acknowledgments xx About the Companion Website xxi 1 Manual Restraint of the Avian Patient 1 2 Blood Collection 15 3 Injection Techniques 22 4 Oral Administration of Medications 30 5 Dermatologic Procedures 33 6 Ophthalmic Procedures 46 7 Sinus Flushing and Nasal Concretion Removal 60 8 Grooming Procedures 65 9 Cloacal Procedures 77 10 Surgery Preparations 80 11 Intubation 86 12 Gavage and Lavage 90 13 Coelomocentesis 95 14 Nebulization 98 15 Egg Retention Procedures 101 16 Cardiac Procedures 107 17 Hemostasis 119 18 Transfusions 127 19 Air Sac Cannulation and Oxygen Supplementation 129 20 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) 132 21 Fluid Therapy 140 22 Positioning for Imaging 148 23 Euthanasia Techniques 156 24 Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia: Medications and Procedures 161 Appendix A References and Resources 171 Appendix B Abbreviations 173 Appendix C Common Pet and Aviary Birds 175 Index 178