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| 26.1 | To the Vet... | ZEKE::HUTCHINS | Feathered Obsessions Aviary | Fri Oct 21 1988 20:17 | 21 |
| Hi Karen!
Good health often times means seeing the vet on a regular basis
just like cats, dogs and us! However, it is stress for the bird.
The safest way to transport him is to use a cat kennel type of cage,
they are closed up on 5 sides with a grate for a door. Drape a
towel over the door so he cannot see what's going on. Remember,
when it's dark, birds feel safe and usually sleep. (these carriers
have plenty of breathing holes on the sides)
As well as a fecal sample, the vet may take a blood test, a throat
and vent culture. This will test all tissues and find any bacteria
or brewing problems.
Start getting the bird used to the carrier before you go to the
vet so he won't be too frightened or surprised, and supply him with
plenty of water. When they are stressed they drink a lot.
Let us know how he makes out!!!
Jean
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| 26.2 | Vet Visit | GLDOA::LROMANIK | | Mon Oct 24 1988 16:13 | 30 |
| Hi!
I have taken my Grey to the vet twice now. The first time was because
I had found him and wanted to ensure that he was healthy and disease
free. The second was to get his wings clipped. I agree with Jean's
comments about the small carrier. We don't own one now, but I do
intend to get one. When I take him in his cage, I worry the whole
way about bumps. A small carrier is tons safer.
One thing I wanted to prepare you for. If your bird is anything
like mine, he is going to look really stressed after the exam.
Max usually just sits there with his wings held out from his body,
his feathers looking all flattened down, and in a disarray, and
he pants. For this reason the vet should try to keep the exam as
short as possible. You don't want to put them under this kind of
stress for too long. But a short amount usually won't hurt. So
be prepared and don't panic if he looks like that. Just put him
back in his cage/carrier and leave him there in the examining room
for a few minutes to settle down before you take him back to the
car.
Also, this time of year make *sure* that your car is completely
warmed up before you take the bird out to it, and cover the carrier
or cage well to prevent drafts between building and car. Parrots
are very susceptible to drafts.
Good luck!
Laura and Mad Max
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| 26.3 | My worries were unfounded | CSC32::K_WORKMAN | No Dukes! | Mon Oct 24 1988 16:14 | 21 |
| Chewy (my grey) was a STAR!. We bought him a small transport cage
specifically designed for things like trips to the vet. He loved
every minute of it except when the doctor had to look down his
throught. Seriously, I was amazed at how calm he was, my vet was
also.
The vet noticed that Chewy had a few stress marks on his red feathers
but all in all was diagnosed as very healthy. Our vet made a very
profound statement however when he said NO MORE SUNFLOWER SEEDS.
He praised the MINI FRIENDS PARROT CHOW and also gave us some
additional fruits and vegies to add to his diet. He explained to
us in detail how the birds live in the wild and how seeds normally
aren't part of their diet. He also explained how feather plucking
has been directly attributed to a seed only diet.
The vet was great and Chewy was great. We won't change his diet
drastically but overtime will reduce his intake of sunflower seeds.
You know, these birds are really amazing!
Karen from Colorado
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| 26.4 | who? | NEXUS::M_ROBSON | News item from the Banzia Institute | Mon Oct 24 1988 19:40 | 1 |
| Which Vet are you using (in Colo Spgs)??
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| 26.5 | Dr. Eggleston | CSC32::K_WORKMAN | No Dukes! | Mon Oct 24 1988 20:04 | 16 |
| Hi Mark...
Using Dr. Egglestein. He was really good. He had lots of bird
stuff to show us, like a Macaw skull, some different feathers that
were deformed due to some type of deficiency, bird toe joints and
bones etc.. Egglestein was in the paper a while back. He is the
guy you can bring wild birds to if they are injured, and he will
nurse them back to health at no cost to you. The cost for the
exam was 18.00$. He does other small animals but told us he really
prefers the birds. He really is a nice guy. My dog and cat vet
gave me the name of a lady in black forrest who also does a good
job. She just does birds. I think her last name was VUHN. I think
we will stick with Egglestein, he really has a talent for handling
the birds.
Bye....
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