patient care: avian and exotics

• What are the roles of veterinarians and VN/VTs?

  Routine health checks and emergency care
• What special considerations are there for nursing avian and exotic patients?

  Clinical monitoring and specific care needs
• What is included in admission procedures for hospitalized patients?

  General care and monitoring of neonates
• What is the commitment to wildlife care?

  Providing care and rehabilitation for wildlife
• What routine health checks do veterinarians perform?

  Vaccinations and microchipping
• What is involved in emergency and critical care?

  Immediate treatment for life-threatening conditions
• What are common procedures performed by veterinarians?

  Surgery and anaesthesia
• Why is knowledge of husbandry important for veterinarians?

  It affects how to house and care for animals
• What nutritional considerations should be made for different species?

  Feeding carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores
• How should behavior be assessed in patients?

  By understanding if they are prey or nocturnal
• What does "less is more" mean in handling animals?

  Minimize handling to reduce stress
• What is the gold standard for patient care?

  A thorough history and physical exam
• What should be prepared for patient admission?

  Have everything ready for the patient's needs
• What is involved in customizing hospital stays for patients?

  Daily weighing and environmental enrichment
• What is the goal of the hospital cage for patients?

  To provide a warm, quiet environment
• What should be included in the hospital cage setup?

  Wood perches and cardboard box hides
• Why is it important to keep prey species away from predators?

  To prevent stress and injury
• How can stress be minimized in patients?

  By using body language to gauge behavior
• What are the effects of stress on patients?

  Increased cortisol affects health negatively
• What is the significance of happy patients?

  They lead to happy clients and repeat business
• What is essential for neonate care?

  Strict thermoregulatory support
• What is the best method for providing heat to neonates?

  Using a brooder instead of a heat lamp
• Why is hygiene important for neonate care?

  To support their underdeveloped immune systems
• What nutritional support is needed for neonates?

  Frequent assisted feeds with warm food
• What does preventative health include?

  Annual health checks and vaccinations
• What are elective procedures in veterinary care?

  Procedures for ongoing medical management
• What is the community responsibility in wildlife care?

  Teaching safe identification and transport of wildlife
• What is involved in the process of wildlife care?

  Triage, stabilization, and treatment initiation
• When should euthanasia be considered for wildlife?

  When swift and low-stress euthanasia is warranted
• What is the final step in wildlife care?

  Releasing in an appropriate environment
• What does the phrase "When is a baby bird not a baby bird?" imply?

  It refers to developmental stages in birds