Birds Flashcards
The environmental temperature for birds should range between __ and __ with humidity levels range __ to __%
61-81 f
30 -70%
Most birds should have a diet consisting of approximately __% pellets and __% fresh fruits and vegetables
70 and 30
When a bird is stressed or excited dropping can mostly consist of what
Urine
If a bird is anorexic droppings will
Be fewer in numbers
Auscultation of the heart should be done on what area of the bird ?
Ventral midline along the keel
To evaluate the lungs auscultation should be done at which regions
Dorsal midline between the shoulder blades
SQ injections can be given where in a bird
Inguinal, axillary, and dorsal regions
INGUINAL IS PREFERRED
IM injections can be given where in a bird
Pectoral muscles, located on both sides of the keel
What vein is is the vessel of choice for collecting blood on medium to large birds
Medial metatarsal vein
What vein is the method of choice for small birds
Jugular vein
True or false
The right jugular vein in a bird is more prominent than the left ?
True
Blood volume in birds range from __ to __%
6-12
Fluid therapy, nutritional support, and medication administration can be provided by
Gavage or tube feeding
In and alert and active patient fluids and meds can be administered how
Orally
True or false
Benzodiazepines such as diazepam and Midasolam can reduce anxiety but have no analgesic properties
True
What fluid rate is normally used for birds
10ml/kg