{"product_id":"emergency-care-for-birds-a-guide-for-veterinary-professionals-9781032311418","title":"Emergency Care for Birds: A Guide for Veterinary Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBirds can deteriorate rapidly in illness and injury, so timely intervention is essential for an optimal prognosis. This guide provides veterinary professionals with first aid and emergency care instructions for birds, including stabilizing sick patients and managing emergency situations. It also includes a list of alarming signs of disease and toxic plants, clinical procedures, an emergency drug formulary, and bandaging techniques. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 244 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to their often small size and unique physical characteristics, birds can deteriorate rapidly in the event of illness and injury. Timely intervention in the event of clinical signs is therefore essential for an optimal prognosis. Authored by avian veterinarian Rob van Zon, this concise, practical guide will help veterinary professionals provide first aid and emergency care for birds, as well as to instruct clients on providing basic first aid when they are unable to get to the clinic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-color book, packed with photographs and anatomy drawings, includes instructions for veterinary professionals on stabilizing sick avian patients and management of many specific emergency situations at the veterinary clinic. This includes guidance for those presented with a moribund, critically ill patient, i.e., recognizing and treating hypothermia, hypoxia, hypovolemia, and hypoglycemia. The book also lists of alarming signs of disease and toxic plants, and includes clinical procedures, an emergency drug formulary, and bandaging techniques. Finally, it offers guidance to veterinarians giving advice to bird owners for first aid at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirds are delicate creatures, and their health can deteriorate quickly if they become ill or injured. Veterinary professionals must be prepared to provide prompt and effective care to ensure the best possible outcome for these animals. This comprehensive guide, authored by experienced avian veterinarian Rob van Zon, is designed to help veterinary professionals provide first aid and emergency care for birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book begins by discussing the unique physical characteristics of birds and the factors that can contribute to their illness and injury. It then provides detailed instructions on how to recognize and treat common bird illnesses and injuries, including hypothermia, hypoxia, hypovolemia, and hypoglycemia. The book also includes a list of alarming signs of disease and toxic plants, as well as clinical procedures, an emergency drug formulary, and bandaging techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to providing practical guidance for veterinary professionals, the book also offers advice to bird owners on how to provide basic first aid at home. This includes information on how to keep birds healthy and safe, as well as how to recognize and respond to signs of illness or injury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-color book is packed with photographs and anatomy drawings, making it easy to follow the instructions and procedures described. It is an essential resource for veterinary professionals and bird owners alike, and will help ensure that birds receive the care they need when they need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032311418\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob van Zon","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44807087030522,"sku":"9781032311418","price":133.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1700823216786_book.jpg?v=1700901224","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/emergency-care-for-birds-a-guide-for-veterinary-professionals-9781032311418","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}