{"product_id":"9781119678137","title":"Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCathy A. Johnson-Delaney | Tracy Bennett\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Veterinary Medicine \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-follow step-by-step techniques for common clinical procedures in pet birds, focusing on common psittacine and passerine species\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e provides easy-to-follow descriptions of a wide range of clinical techniques with step-by-step instructions for performing procedures in birds in the veterinary clinic, ranging from common techniques for surgery preparation and recovery, cardiology, anesthesia, imaging, sedation, and euthanasia. Each chapter includes a description of the procedure and the equipment needed, stepwise techniques, cautions and precautions, and references. Useful rationale\/amplification sections answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions and provide information about some of the more common problems associated with the procedure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality color photographs illustrate the techniques, showing how to physically manage the bird, the equipment needed, and the steps of the procedure. An accompanying companion website has videos showing some of the procedures.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical restraint via towels and restraint straps, as well as jugular, wing, leg, and toenail blood collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIM, SC, IO, IN, and IV injection techniques, feather examination for structures, parasites, microbiology and cytology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral medicating as well as gavage feeding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for ophthalmic examination, tear secretion testing, corneal and conjunctival diagnostic testing, ocular pressure measurements, and topical medication administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooming of the nails and wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparations for surgery including patient preparation, monitoring equipment, and post-surgery and recovery procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures including hemostasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a practical format and wide coverage, \u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for any veterinarian, nurse, veterinary student, or technician treating avian patients, regardless of experience level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCathy A. Johnson-Delaney,\u003c\/b\u003e DVM, is a consulting veterinarian for the Washington Ferret Rescue \u0026amp; Shelter and NW Zoological Supply in Everett, WA as well as the medical moderator for the online Exotic DVM Forum, Assistant Editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Exotic Pet Medicine,\u003c\/i\u003e and Past President of both the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy Bennett,\u003c\/b\u003e Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Avian Practice, is co-owner of the Bird \u0026amp; Exotic Clinic of Seattle. 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