Basic Avian First Aid Kit

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With any animals around, emergencies can happen. It is an idea to have all the basic equipment stored in one easy to reach place! Mine is kept next to my human first aid kit. Here is a basic outline of what you will need, the more experienced you are, then the more things you could add


Phone numbers

Avian Vet Phone Number

Emergency Avian Vet After Hours Number

Poison Control 24 hour number


Cages

Hospital Cage – a small cage to reduce movement, and that is easy to keep warm. A small aquarium may be suitable.

Heat Source for hospital cage – a table lamp, hot water bottle, etc

Temperature Gauge for Hospital Cage – to ensure the temperature is kept at the correct level

Transport Cage

General Equipment

Towel – to wrap bird in for easy inspection

Magnifying glass

Tweezers

Scissors

Nail Clippers

Metal file

Cornstarch – to stop bleeding

Torch - with good batteries

Eyedropper

Syringe

Sterile cloths

Disposable gloves

Scales _ so you can keep an eye on the weight(it is a good idea to regularly weigh your bird, so you know quickly if there has been a weight loss)

Nonstick sterile pads

Paper based first aid tape

Vetwrap or gauze

Betadine or similar antiseptic

antibiotic cream (avian)

sterile saline solution (for cleaning injuries)

Please be aware that some items have a 'Useby' date. Check your kit regularly to keep up to date.