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Parrot owners commonly experience emergencies, in some cases they need to be seen by an avian veterinarian immediately, however, in many emergencies first aid can be given by the owner to stabilize their Parrot until veterinary care can be administered. Avian First Aid is a comprehensive presentation designed to teach owners how to properly handle an emergency. It is written and presented by Dr. Greg Burkett a Board Certified Avian Veterinarian with 17 years experience in avian medicine. The presentation discusses how to recognize and prepare for an emergency, how to capture and restrain a bird, and gives a complete list of items needed to assemble an avian first aid kit. Dr. Burkett also describes how to set up a home hospital cage, and discusses in detail the common emergencies and describes the first aid needed in each situation. Emergencies discussed include animal attacks, bleeding, burns, egg binding, and many others. Approximately 53.5 minutes long.