What to Include in Your Bird's First Aid Kit

It's an emergency! Having a first aid kit on hand for your bird is beneficial, especially in an emergency. If you are confronted with a situation that requires immediate action, you will need some first aid supplies nearby. Here are some ideas of what to include in your first aid kit:

• Bandages (gauze and pads)
• Pedialyte (used for rehydration)
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Hemostats (or pliers)
• Rubber gloves
• A cauterizing agent (Kwik-Stop)
• Heating pad / hot water bottle (never apply directly to bird)
• Towel (used for restraint)
• Bottled water
• Pet carrier or travel cage
• Antibiotic ointment
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Nail clipper
• Small flashlight or penlight
• Wire cutters
• Eye wash and antibiotic ophthalmic ointment

Being prepared by having the necessary items in an emergency can make a huge difference. It could even help save your bird's life.

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