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| All advice that is given on this page is by Flying Gems Aviary. I recommend that if your bird is seriously sick or injured, Please see a Veterinarian. If you prolong anything, you will be risking your pets life. Use of any of these treatments is by discretion of you, the bird owner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Please take your bird to a veterinarian immediately
if showing any of these signs: Loss of appetite, weight loss, depression, weakness, coughing, sneezing, favors one leg or wing. and has seizures. |
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| Bleeding from nail | Apply kwik-stop to nail. if you do not have kwik-stop you may use the following: cornstarch, flour or bar of soap. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bleeding from feather | Only if Vet is not around. Use forceps to slowly and steadily remove feather. Apply pressure to area. Keep bird quiet. If bleeding does not stop take to Vet immediately. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Burns | Take to Vet immediately. Heat- apply cold compress and water soluble cream. Chemical-flush area with water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coma | Take to Vet immediately. Keep quiet and cool. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diarrhea | Take a sample to Vet. Get treatment if needed. If bird becomes dehydrated offer Electrolyte fluids mixed with baby cereal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eyes | Take to Vet. May apply natural tears to eyes. Do not use Visine or antibiotic drops or ointments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Egg-Binding | Take to Vet immediately. Keep warm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lacerations | Take to Vet immediately. Keep quiet and apply pressure to the area to stop bleeding. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil Contamination | Keep warm. Use dishwashing detergent to remove oil. Dry bird in towel. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overheating | Keep cool. Perch bird in cool water and mist body. If still panting, contact your Vet. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passing Whole Seeds | Take to Vet. Keep warm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poisoning | Take to Vet immediately. Keep warm and well ventilated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prolapse of Cloaca | Take to Vet immediately. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory | Take to Vet immediately. Keep warm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vomiting | Take to Vet. Keep warm. Remove food and water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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