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◊ Are you and
your feathered friends ready for an emergency?
◊ Will you be able to find the the
important items you need in a hurry?
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Do you know which items veterinarians
recommend to keep in a First Aid Kit?
◊ Do you have a First Aid Kit
for your companion? |
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| If you answered no to any of these questions,
consider purchasing a First Aid Kit, designed by the Northern
Illinois Parrot Society along with local veterinarians, so you
will be better prepared if and when an emergency occurs. |
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Emergencies
can cover a variety of events from common occurrences to those that may
never happen. As guardians of our birds, we must be always prepared for
any possible situation. Your bird's life depends on it.
Here are some
possible emergencies where your First Aid Kit may be
invaluable: |
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ð
Broken blood feathers |
ð Broken toenails, beak or bones |
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ð Egg binding |
ð Hypothermia |
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ð Cat or animal bites |
ð Toxic fumes |
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ð Burns |
ð Concussions |
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ð Shock or seizures |
ð Fires, tornados, hurricanes or other
natural disasters |
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The Northern Illinois Parrot Society
has worked
with
local veterinarians to design a unique avian First Aid Kit, complete with its
own hospital box. This unique kit comes complete with many items you may need during
an emergency, along with a plastic container that can serve as a
hospital box for your sick or injured bird. Different size boxes are
available to accommodate different size and species of birds.
The kits contain essential items that can be used in case of injury or emergency. |
~ Do you know your veterinarian's phone number?
~ Can you find it in
a hurry? |
ó Remember to have your avian veterinarian's number handy.
ó It's
also helpful to know where the nearest 24 hour vet is located before you need them.
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Don't forget your vet's number!
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Use our
Emergency Cheat Sheet to assist you in keeping this and other vital
information at your fingertips.
ó Print it, fill it out, and keep it by
the phone. |
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Avian Emergency Cheat Sheet |
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To learn important first aid tips and some signs of
illness, read the Avian First Aid article, written by Peter Sakas,
DVM, MS. This
article includes detailed information about what is important to your
bird's health, as well as other items you can include in your avian
First Aid Kit. |
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Avian First Aid
Article |
| Size |
Suggested Types of Birds |
Size in inches* |
Cost** |
| Small |
Finches, Parakeets, Parrotlets, Lovebirds |
8" x 6.5" x 6" |
$25.00 |
| Medium |
Cockatiels, Conures, Quakers, Senegals |
12" x 7.75" x 6" |
$25.00 |
| Large |
Small Greys, Amazons |
12" x 8" x 10.5" (deep) |
$25.00 |
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*Containers are meant to be snug so your
bird cannot thrash around & injure itself further.
**Excludes any shipping and handling charges. |
| Size |
Suggested Types of Birds |
Size in Inches* |
Cost** |
| X-Large |
Eclectus |
21" x 15" x 11" |
$35.00 |
| XX-Large |
Cockatoos |
17" x 15" x 15" |
$35.00 |
| XXX-Large |
Macaws |
32.5" x 15" x 11.5" |
$35.00 |
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*Containers are meant to be snug so your
bird cannot thrash around & injure itself further.
**Excludes any shipping and handling charges. |
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Each First Aid Kit includes a plastic container (with
holes drilled for air) and a cover to be used as a hospital box. The kit also includes the following items (appropriately sized
for each type of bird): |
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ü
Alcohol Wipes |
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Baby Cereal |
ü
Band-aids (Humans
Only) |
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ü
Bottle of Water |
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Corn Starch |
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Cotton Gauze |
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Disposable Gloves |
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Emergency Cheat Sheet |
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Emery Board |
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Flashlight with
batteries |
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Hand Sanitizer |
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Hemostat |
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ü
Nail Clippers |
ü
Mister |
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Paper Towels |
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ü
Perch |
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Pipettes |
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Pen and Paper |
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Popsicle Sticks |
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Q-Tips & Swabs |
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Saline |
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ü
Scissors |
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Syringes |
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Thermometer |
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ü
Towel |
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Tweezers |
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Vet Wrap |
Interested in purchasing a First Aid Kit for your avian companion?
Contact Judy Kramer at
firstaid@nipsparrot.org for more details.
Include which species of bird you have, what size kit you are
interested in and your full address so shipping charges can be
calculated. |
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Thank you for your interest in
the Northern Illinois Parrot Society's First Aid Kit. |
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