Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds 1st Edition - March 11, 2025

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds

This book 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. Each chapter includes a description of the procedure and the equipment needed, along with stepwise techniques, cautions, and precautions. This practical format and wide coverage make it an essential reference for any veterinarian, nurse, veterinary student, or technician treating avian patients, regardless of experience level.

Key Features

• Step-by-Step Guidance: The book provides easy-to-follow descriptions of a wide range of clinical techniques with step-by-step instructions for performing procedures in common bird species.
• Problem-Solving: Useful rationale/amplification sections answer "how" and "why" questions and provide information about some of the more common problems associated with the procedure.
• Extensive Visuals: 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.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It includes information on a wide range of procedures, including physical restraint, various injection techniques, oral medicating, ophthalmic examination, grooming of the nails and wings, and emergency procedures including hemostasis.
• Surgical Procedures: The book also covers preparations for surgery, including patient preparation, monitoring equipment, and post-surgery and recovery procedures.