Critical care of pet birds. Procedures, therapeutics, and patient support.
Critically ill birds must be recognized, accurately assessed, and provided rapid appropriate treatment. This article presents a method of assessment and supportive care for critically ill birds. A problem-oriented approach based on clinical signs is presented, accompanied by suggested diagnostic tests. Techniques used to treat critically ill birds are also discussed.
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Aggieland Animal Health Center, College Station, Texas, USA.
D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D001717:Birds / Q000293:injuries*; D003422:Critical Care; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*