Clinical signs of disease
Signs of disease requiring immediate attention by a veterinary professional
Observation, physical examination and diagnostic tests
General stabilization of sick birds
Heat
Fluid therapy
Nutritional support
Oxygen
Analgesia and anesthesia
Quick guide for stabilizing birds in case of severe dyspnea, debilitation and shock
Leg band constriction
Bleeding pin feather
Hyperthermia
Bleeding nail or beak tip
Perforating (bite) trauma of the beak
Lacerations and cuts
Bite wound or deep wound caused by claws
Self-mutilation
Burn injuries
Contact with rodent or insect glue
Oiled birds
Intoxications
Concussion
Cloacal prolapse
Vomiting
Crop stasis
Seizures
Egg binding / Dystocia
Dyspnea
Falling, abnormal stances and abnormal movements
Paralysis
Abnormal eye or closed eyelids (inability or unwillingness to open the eye)
Abnormal position of limbs. Fractures and luxations
Maxillary hyperextension/palatine bone luxation
Abnormal droppings
Damaged air sac