Parrot First Aid – How To Be A Doctor For Your Bird Parrot!
2009-03-16 • by Administrator
Accidents are prone to happen to your pet bird, or they might just get sick. It is necessary to remain prepared for these at all costs. Birds usually have their illnesses hidden but the injuries are very obvious. This is because if birds look like they are sick they generally make their whole flock vulnerable to the predators of nature. So this may be a reason to get your parrot checked up regularly with a vet. First aid is something that can be given if your bird is really sick and needs to be treated immediately, even before you can get to the vet.
What Does A First Aid Kit Contain?
For emergency cases, it is important to have a cage that is hospitable and easy to move around. A hospitable cage is referred to that cage that is small and can be easily portable. A quarantine area in your home is good for a pet that is either new to your house or even if it is just returning from the hospital. This separate area prevents the other pets in your house, and family members from getting infected. A first aid kit will contain the following:
- styptic powder
- antiseptic wipes
- corn starch
- skin and eye wash
- scissors
- eye droppers
- assorted bandages that include gauze
- wet wrap and adhesive wrap
The kit should also include a pen light, an adhesive tape, iodine swabs, latex gloves, hydrogen peroxide, forceps or hemostats, syringes, a heating pad or a lamp, electrolyte solution for baby birds, a hand feeding formula and the phone number of poison control as well as the number of the vet! Always remember to use professional help! You don’t want to lose your bird to silly mistakes on your part!
What Are The Signs To Look Out For When Your Bird Is Sick?
Birds may portray a few signs of illness which you will need to closely watch out for. Some of these signs may include playing less and also talking less, spending most of the time on the floor of the cage, feathers that are fluffed, drinking more water, lack of an appetite, change of personality, puffy eyes, bobbing tail, droopy wings, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, sleeping with the head tucked in and on both the feet, solid vent, etc. If you do find anything unnaturally different with your pet parrot do make sure to take it to the vet and do not delay in doing so.
What Do You Do When Your Pet Is Unwell?
When your pet is injured or is not feeling well you have to remove the bird from its original cage and put it elsewhere. A room that is dimly lit, warm and quiet is ideal for a sick bird. If you do not have such a room in your house the bath room may be the ideal place to house the pet parrot when it is sick. Feed the bird with its favorite food so that it takes in at least some amount of that food. Do make sure that this food is healthy in some way or the other. Fresh water has to be put in the cage- make sure it is not contaminated; birds are more vulnerable when sick. Do not ever use the remedies that are suggested by the person at the medical store. Always seek help from a vet. There’s no better help than professional help. It might cost you a few bucks more, but there’s nothing better to keep your bird in a healthy, happy condition than your friendly neighborhood veterinarian!
