| Skin Cuts |
1. Wounds from other animals (cats, dogs, etc.) call Vet
2. Small cuts or scrapes, clean and apply antibiotic cream sparingly.
Tegaderm covers cuts nicely
3. Deep or large cuts or scrapes call Vet
4. Apply pressure to control bleeding
5. Place in small enclosure, darkened area, keep warm & transport to vet
6. Large amount of blood lost, carefully offer pedialyte, Gatorade
7. Birds can only lose 10% of body weight in grams
2. Small cuts or scrapes, clean and apply antibiotic cream sparingly.
Tegaderm covers cuts nicely
3. Deep or large cuts or scrapes call Vet
4. Apply pressure to control bleeding
5. Place in small enclosure, darkened area, keep warm & transport to vet
6. Large amount of blood lost, carefully offer pedialyte, Gatorade
7. Birds can only lose 10% of body weight in grams
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