First Aid Kit for Birds

*	Be prepared in the event of an emergency
*	Everything you need to provide basic first aid for your injured bird

Every bird owner needs this valuable first aid kit. Its clear instructions help you remedy common injuries quickly, and plastic case keeps supplies easily accessible.

Contains: 1 - bottle of styptic powder
1 - pair of latex gloves
1 - bottle of eye & skin wash (20 ml)
1 - 1" x 6 yard sterile gauze bandage
1 - pair of scissors
1 - pair of 5" locking forceps
2 - PVP iodine antiseptic swabs
2 - antiseptic towelettes
2 - 2" x 2" gauze pads
5 - cotton swabs
1 - roll of 1/2" x 1/2" adhesive tape
1 - hand wipe for personal cleanup
1 - bird emergency information card to record veterinarian information
1 - bird kit direction card

Please click on "More Information" for emergency tips.

Call your veterinarian within eight hours if your bird:

Has signs of heart or respiratory disease including:

Sneezing
Discharge from nose or eyes

Has signs related to digestion or food and water consumption including:

An increased or decreased appetite or thirst
Sudden weight loss or gain
Discharge or crusts around the mouth, or change in color of the inside of the mouth
Vomiting, regurgitation, or swelling of the crop area
Changes in the number, color, or consistency of the droppings
An unusual smell to the droppings

Has changes in behavior, or signs of nervous system or muscular disease including:

Sitting fluffed up, huddled, or at the bottom of the cage
A sudden change in behavior, e.g., changes in vocalizations
Cloudy eyes, squinting, or appears to be unable to see
Swollen joints or feet
Lameness or favoring a leg
Crusting or discoloration of the feet
A drooped or elevated wing

Has signs associated with the skin including:

Abnormal lumps, bumps, or red areas
Scabs or abrasions
Ticks or mites
Abnormal color to skin or darkening of toes
Wet, stained, or matted feathers
Continual picking at feathers or body

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