Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds

Foreword xvii

Preface xviii

Acknowledgments xx

About the Companion Website xxi

1 Manual Restraint of the Avian Patient 1

2 Blood Collection 15

3 Injection Techniques 22

4 Oral Administration of Medications 30

5 Dermatologic Procedures 33

6 Ophthalmic Procedures 46

7 Sinus Flushing and Nasal Concretion Removal 60

8 Grooming Procedures 65

9 Cloacal Procedures 77

10 Surgery Preparations 80

11 Intubation 86

12 Gavage and Lavage 90

13 Coelomocentesis 95

14 Nebulization 98

15 Egg Retention Procedures 101

16 Cardiac Procedures 107

17 Hemostasis 119

18 Transfusions 127

19 Air Sac Cannulation and Oxygen Supplementation 129

20 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) 132

21 Fluid Therapy 140

22 Positioning for Imaging 148

23 Euthanasia Techniques 156

24 Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia: Medications and Procedures 161

Appendix A References and Resources 171

Appendix B Abbreviations 173

Appendix C Common Pet and Aviary Birds 175

Index 178

Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques for common clinical procedures in pet birds, focusing on common psittacine and passerine species.

Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds 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, ranging from common techniques for surgery preparation and recovery, cardiology, anesthesia, imaging, sedation, and euthanasia. Each chapter includes a description of the procedure and the equipment needed, stepwise techniques, cautions and precautions, and references. Useful rationale/amplification sections answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions and provide information about some of the more common problems associated with the procedure.

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. Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds includes information on:

• Physical restraint via towels and restraint straps, as well as jugular, wing, leg, and toenail blood collection
• IM, SC, IO, IN, and IV injection techniques, feather examination for structures, parasites, microbiology and cytology
• Oral medicating as well as gavage feeding techniques
• Techniques for ophthalmic examination, tear secretion testing, corneal and conjunctival diagnostic testing, ocular pressure measurements, and topical medication administration
• Grooming of the nails and wings
• Preparations for surgery including patient preparation, monitoring equipment, and post-surgery and recovery procedures
• Emergency procedures including hemostasis

With a practical format and wide coverage, Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds is an essential reference for any veterinarian, nurse, veterinary student, or technician treating avian patients, regardless of experience level.

Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney, DVM, is a consulting veterinarian for the Washington Ferret Rescue & Shelter and NW Zoological Supply in Everett, WA as well as the medical moderator for the online Exotic DVM Forum, Assistant Editor of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, and Past President of both the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.

Tracy Bennett, Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Avian Practice, is co-owner of the Bird & Exotic Clinic of Seattle. She is an affiliate faculty member consulting on avian cases at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, USA.