Posted by Ole on 1/7/2005, 8:17 pm, in reply to "Well visit" Warning signs : loose fecal, sluggish eyes and very passive behaviour; sitting in one place, breathing heavily perhaps combined with tail-tipping when perching. Coughing much/or with fluid from nose/eyes. And of course the more orthopedic with wing fracture, commotio etc --Previous Message--
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Hi! It's very smart to have pointed out a good vet in case of emergency. It should be a vet specialiced in birds, eg here in Norway it is no good going to a ordinary vet, they know nothing. A good/pro vet will give a little anastethic through and air mask specialy designed for birds, the first you should notice if this equpment is aviable. (when nessecery of course) This anasthetic should not be used to often when there's always a risk, and growing bigger more often used. A good vet will have focus on not stressing the bird. Probably he will handle the bird with a towel actually. A bird vet often looks at the fecal first, many things can be told from there through a scope and/or lab tests. Also from the "digestive device" (hehe, don't know the english word) he should be able sampling and of course x-ray. If necessary he will suggest neb coorection as well if overgrowing (wood to chew on is important)
: I have a few questions. I am taking
: my OW for his first well visit in a
: week. I figured I should meet the
: vet before I need her. I was
: wondering if there is anything I
: should ask the vet to look for or
: things I should look for? Has
: anyone else taken there amazon for a
: well visit? It just seemed like a
: good idea because if I don't like
: the vet and the way she interacts
: with my bird I will find another vet
: before I need one.
: Thanks,
: Dana : )
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