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Home thermometer to measure temperature of bird's
environment |
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Heat pack or hot water bottle (to keep the bird warm during
transport; wrap the pack in a towel - do not apply directly
to your bird, or burns may result) |
Bandaging Materials |
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Square gauze of various sizes - some sterile |
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Non-stick pads |
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First aid tape - both paper (easily comes off of skin and
feathers, or use masking tape) and adhesive types |
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Bandage rolls - gauze and Vetwrap |
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Wooden sticks of various sizes for splints - tongue
depressors, Popsicle sticks, toothpicks |
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Stockinette |
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Gel foam - stops bleeding from wounds (ask your avian
veterinarian) |
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Band-Aids (for humans) |
Nutritional Support |
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Rehydrating solution such as Gatorade or Pedialyte |
Medicines* |
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Wound disinfectant such as Betadine or Nolvasan |
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Triple antibiotic ointment for skin |
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Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment for eyes, e.g., Terramycin |
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Eye wash solution |
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Sterile saline |
*Watch the expiration dates on any medication, and replace
as needed. |