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Forgive me if this is repetitious but I've searched for a similar discussion and can't find one.

What do you consider the 'bare essentials' as far as medications go? I saw a basic kit for sale on the Lady Gouldian site but was wondering what you all keep on hand for necessities or emergencies. Or what would you consider necessary for every finch owner to have on hand?

Millenia

Hi Millenia,

Here's a pretty good list, most items which I have available.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm ... 2&aid=2882

Although I don't have any scalpels (would probably slice my fingers off), or a stethoscope (would waste too much time checking to see if I still have a heart beat). I do have a turkey baster, but it's in the kitchen (for turkey basting ).

Many of these items we all have in the house, not necessarily in a special kit for the birdies.

As for meds, I have liquid Calcium always on hand, and Scatt, with Iverlux on order. I always hesitate with Antibiotics, because I honestly wouldn't know which Antibiotic to use for what, without a Vet's advice. Although I have been tempted lately to order a broad spectrum antibiotic, which hopefully would cover most common respiratory infections, just to have it on hand.

Millenia

Rubbing Alcohol, Bleach, or Hydrogen Peroxide (sanitizing tools)
Calcium drops or powder (in case of egg-binding)
Heat lamp or heat pad (for ill birds)
Flour or silver nitrate (stops bleeding)
Syringes (feeding or administering medicine)
Sugar and salt (for making electrolyte solution) or Pedialyte or Ringer's Solution
SCATT, Ivemectin, or S76 (mite treatment)
Neosporin (antiseptic)


Less necessary, but good:

Vinegar (gets rid of mildew or other smelly material)
Surgery tape, toothpicks, etc (making splints)
Petroleum Jelly (getting debris out of eyes, lubricant, etc)
Dark or covered travel cage